The latest survey by PwC – one of the world’s leading professional services firms – shows a ramp up in consumer preference to avail of digital technology prowess to feed their daily needs. PwC's latest survey about consumer behaviour Consumers are increasingly using digital technology for more than just shopping. There is a revolution occurring in how consumers access entertainment and media, for example. 38 per cent of global consumers stream entertainment at least daily, and among Gen Z consumers, cord-cutting for entertainment is at more than 50 per cent. The findings are published today in PwC’s Global Consumer Insights Survey, which assesses behaviour, habits, and expectations of over 21,000 online consumers in 27 territories. PwC’s research reveals rapidly-changing consumer behaviour in a host of areas other than entertainment and media. When it comes to news, 25 per cent of consumers now go to social media first to hear about current … [Read more...] about PwC releases latest survey on consumer behaviour
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Media in race for latest news on DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit
Thousands of reporters from around the world have come to Hanoi to cover the second summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), creating a race for the latest updates about this high-profile event. Reporters at the International Media Centre for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hundreds of reporters of Vietnamese and foreign media agencies have always stayed ready at the areas expected to be the venues for the summit’s activities for several days now. Each agency has its own way to get the best-quality images and information on the event. MBC News, a TV channel of the Republic of Korea (RoK), has stationed their studio on the roof of the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel to make an aerial view of the Vietnamese capital the background of their programme. Others like Yonhap of the RoK, NHK of Japan and CNN of the US have also brought along all necessary equipment so as to make updated reports anywhere and at any time. Eun … [Read more...] about Media in race for latest news on DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit
Vietnam’s exports in 2018: risks from protectionism anticipated
VietNamNet Bridge - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), in its latest report on global trade and the impact on Vietnam, mentioned the possibility of a trade war and the risks of protectionism. Vietnam’s seafood exports in 2017 were satisfactory The signs of protectionism returning are clear. The US, for the first time after many years, has applied global safeguard measures in trade. According to secretary general of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Truong Dinh Hoe, Vietnam’s seafood exports in 2017 were satisfactory, with $8.3 billion worth of turnover, an increase of 18 percent over 2016. RELATED NEWS Vietnam in midst of trade war among world powers Vietnam trusts new CPTPP trade agreement Thanh Lich … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s exports in 2018: risks from protectionism anticipated
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 3/8
JLL reports on real estate M&A in first half Vietnam’s real estate market continued to exhibit irresistible appeal among foreign investors in the first half of 2018 and continued to witness high-value merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in a variety of sectors such as residential, commercial, and industrial, according to Ms. Khanh Nguyen, Associate Director, Capital Markets, Vietnam, at JLL. Joint ventures have become popular among foreign developers who have strong financial capacity and track record, with them joining forces with local developers who own land and have strong connections with the local community. Foreign investors are from many different countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, and with an increasing number of groups from Mainland China. JLL observes that there is an increasing number of local investors who are actively seeking real estate deals alongside foreign investors. 2018 started off with the acquisition of Sun Wah office tower … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 3/8
Workshop updates Vietnamese firms on US trade regulations
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese exports have been the subject of 107 trade protection investigation cases in the United States, a Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) official said. Nguyễn Thị Thu Trang, Director of the WTO Integration Centre under the VCCI, said of the 107 cases, 78 were anti-dumping investigations, 12 were anti-subsidy cases, and 17 were anti-tax investigations. The information was released at a workshop on new trends in law and trade protection organised by the VCCI in Hà Nội on Monday. Trang said the situation in the US regarding trade protection had changed significantly over the years, which had affected Vietnamese exports to the American market. “The US is one of Việt Nam’s largest export markets, but it is a place where Vietnamese exports are confronted with the numerous anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and anti-tax investigations,” Trang said. “The amount of scrutiny … [Read more...] about Workshop updates Vietnamese firms on US trade regulations