VnEconomy announces top 50 cool products, services 2023
The Vietnam Economic Times (VnEconomy) held the Consumers’ Day and a ceremony to announce and honour the top 50 cool products and services 2023, as voted by consumers.
General Managing Editor of VnEconomy Dao Quang Binh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)꧑ – The Vietnam Economic Times (VnEconomy) on December 21 held the Consumers’ Day and a ceremony to announce and honour the top50 cool productsand services 2023, as voted by consumers.
The criteria for evaluating and voting on products andservices focused on those that bring value to consumers’ daily lives. Emphasiswas placed on products and services with high applicability, convenience, andnecessity, encouraging consumers to make purchases without hesitation duringtimes when spending needs to be tightened. This year’s event also honouredproducts and services that leverage modern technology, integrate AI oraugmented reality, personalise experiences, and embrace multi-channel retailing. Speaking at the ceremony, General Managing Editor of VnEconomy Dao Quang Binh said despite challenges, Vietnam’s retail market is consideredattractive with significant growth potential. The market’s current scale isestimated at 142 billion USD and is projected to increase to 350 billion USD inthe years ahead. With a 100 million population, Vietnam ranked 15th globally in terms of population size, and over 60% of its population fallswithin the working-age bracket, he said, adding that rapid urbanisation furthercontributes to the market’s appeal. All of these factors have driven variousconsumer segments in recent years. In the long term, the retail industrypromises to expand even further. At the event, six impressive products were announced, including VinfastVF6 smart electric car for Vietnamese families from Vinfast Trading andProduction JSC, Rang Dong Smart Home Solution - Rallismart Make in Vietnam fromRang Dong Light Source and Vacuum Flask JSC, The Landmark - Ecopark green citywith a high-rise hot mineral complex for home therapy from Ecopark Nomura RealEstate JSC. Additionally, there are golden products for health and beauty,including swallow's nest, swallow's nest water, and swallow's nest essence fromSanvinest Khanh Hoa, Saigon Beer brand product line from Saigon Beer - Alcohol- Beverage Corporation (Sabeco), and Biancohousehold product set and thermal flask from Lock&Lock Vietnam Co. Ltd. The top 50 consumer products and services are categorised intofive main sectors: healthcare - resort services; banking, finance, insurance,securities; agriculture, food, beverages; construction materials, interior –exterior, household goods; and technology products and services./.
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General Managing Editor of VnEconomy Dao Quang Binh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
