US Express, an e-commerce business specialised in purchasing and shipping goods from the US to Vietnam, on April 17 held the "Sale-off Authentic Brands" event aiming to launch its system connected to Nordstromrack and HauteLook, the biggest sale-off authentic brands in the world. Industry 4.0 has changed consumers' shopping habits Customers attending the event had the opportunity to buy a wide range of products from many prestigious US brands at discount prices of up to 90 per cent. In addition, US Express also organised the “Order 4.0” talk show to introduce its services of purchasing sale-off branded items from the US, organized a lucky draw, and a reverse auctionof branded products from VND0. The US is known as the birthplace of global brands and its goods, supplies, and utensilsare widely loved by consumers, including Vietnamese. However, the purchasing of authentic US goods and shipping time remains an obstacle for consumers as many US e-commerce … [Read more...] about Shopping for sale off US brands easier than ever with US Express
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Liverpool ‘not for sale’ after £2 billion bid
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group insisted Friday the Premier League club is not for sale after details emerged of a failed £2 billion ($2.6 billion) takeover bid from a cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour. Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group said the club is not for sale AFP/Paul ELLIS Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group insisted Friday (Aug 24) the Premier League club is not for sale after details emerged of a failed £2 billion (US$2.6 billion) takeover bid from a cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour. Britain's Daily Mail newspaper reported that Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nehayan approached the club over several months in late 2017 and into early 2018. He then made the £2 billion offer that would have been the most expensive takeover in the history of the game. Liverpool - 18-times English champions - said the club was still open to new outside investment but is not for sale. Britain's Press Association said it … [Read more...] about Liverpool ‘not for sale’ after £2 billion bid
Million dollar homes still up for sale
Large houses in inner-city districts of Hanoi are being offered for sale online at tens or even hundreds of billions of VND. Large houses in inner-city districts of Hanoi are being offered for sale online at tens or even hundreds of billions of VND. According to major real estate trading websites, the districts of Hoan Kiem and Ba Dinh are home to some of the most expensive houses available. In Ba Dinh District, prices vary from a five-floor 70 square metre house on Linh Lang Street on sale for VND14.2 billion (USD676,190); to a 102-square metre home on Nguyen Truong To Street sold at VND56 billion (USD2.6 million) and a 200-square metre one at USD67 billion (USD3.1 million). In Hoan Kiem District, a 65-square metre house on Hang Cot Street is valued at VND33 billion (USD1.5 million); rising to VND70 billion (USD3.3 million) for a 120-square metre house on Ly Thuong Kiet Street. Pham Xuan Can, Chairman of Sohovietnam Real Estate Consulting Company, said current economic … [Read more...] about Million dollar homes still up for sale
Six in Quang Tri detained for sale of 300-kilo bomb
Police in the central province of Quang Tri have detained a group of men for the attempted sale of a live 300 kg bomb. They were caught red-handed by police in Vinh Linh District transporting the bomb for sale on May 1. The cylinder-shaped object covered under a sheet of cloth was put on a trailer. The 300-kilo bomb contains 185kg explosives The American-made M177 bomb which had an intact fuse remained weighs up to around 300 kilos and contains roughly 185kg explosives. The vehicle driver Le Van Ty, said that the bomb was found at a rubber plantation in Quang Tri Province earlier. The local police have also detained three other people involved in the case. About 800,000 tonnes of bombs, mines, and other explosive weapons litter the country from the long-running conflict from 1954 to 1975. All 63 provinces and cities in the country have been contaminated with unexploded ordnances (UXOs). Quang Tri is among the hardest-hit localities by these. Since the war ended in 1975, the … [Read more...] about Six in Quang Tri detained for sale of 300-kilo bomb
Apartments for sale on downturn in first half of 2018
The apartments for sale segment in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City saw a downturn in the first half of the year. Impacted by increasing supply sources, the apartments for sale segment in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City saw a downturn in the first half of this year. The Ho Chi Minh City market welcomed an additional 6,109 condominium units in the first half, a decrease of 36 per cent year-on-year. Ho Chi Minh City saw 36 per cent fewer new launches in the first half than last year The mid-end segment witnessed the biggest decrease in new launches in the second quarter, with a fall of 62 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 52 per cent year-on-year. The reason for this downturn, according to Thanh Pham, senior manager of CBRE Vietnam, was the impact of the fire at the end of March which has put a strong focus on safety in condominium projects and made the process of obtaining the relevant safety certificates more stringent. This incident also made many buyers hesitant to buy units … [Read more...] about Apartments for sale on downturn in first half of 2018