South Korean & VietnameseTravellers

A recent survey conducted by NIQ, a leading authority in consumer and shopper insights, has uncovered notable changes in shopping behaviour among Vietnamese consumers in 2024.

With summer nearing its peak and domestic airfare skyrocketing, Vietnamese travellers are increasingly looking abroad or opting for alternative transportation for their vacations, according to travel agents.

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Many tours with attractive discount rates were offered at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2024, but they were mostly outbound tours. Domestic tours were not selling well because of high tour fees.

A production line at Toyota Motor Vietnam Co. Ltd,  a Japanese-invested company in Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA) With an impressive growth rate of 5.66% in the first quarter of 2024 amidst global economic challenges, Vietnam's economy received positive assessments from international experts, becoming one of the most attractive investment destinations in the region. An electronic…

A report by Dutch company Booking.com says 96% of Vietnamese travelers think sustainable tourism plays a vital role and 56% worry about travel harming the environment. - VnExpress International

Foreign tea brands and health conscious lifestyles are driving the popularity of tea among younger Koreans

As Vietnam gears up for the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and Labor Day (May 1) celebrations, its aviation sector is preparing for a significant uptick in domestic air travel.

Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi, invested by the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Lotte Group, welcomed 6 million visitors from its inauguration in September, 2023 to late March, the RoK’s Dong-a Ilbo newspaper reported.

The South Korean government will relax the punishment levelled on retailers and other sellers found to have been deceived into alcohol sales to minors, after receiving complaints of ‘excessive responsibility’ from the industry and outcry from the general public.

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Vietjet has revealed a new service Down Under, announcing the start of non-stop flights between Melbourne and Vietnamese capital Hanoi.

The recoveries in industrial production, employment and wages will contribute to strengthening domestic demand.

The aging population and the unique characteristics of the older cohort in Vietnam are golden opportunities for the country to develop a silver economy.

Malaysia and Singapore have been carrying out major campaigns to attract large numbers of tourists from Vietnam.

Retail in Asia speaks to Warrick Cleine, chairman and CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia, on Vietnam’s growth potential and what it could mean for the retail sector. 

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Growing eco-conscious consumerism is spurring opportunities for brands to use innovative packaging, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

 Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HoSE: VJC) recently  concluded its 2024 General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS), where it approved the annual  business plan for 2024.

Tours from Vietnam to South Korea, China, and Japan were fully booked from mid-April, bustling with the departures of thousands of travelers on Saturday, the first day of the five-day Reunification Day holiday. - VnExpress International

Due to a hike of air ticket prices for domestic flights, Vietnamese tourists are turning to short-distance trips for the upcoming National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays.

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