% Arabica in Vietnam - why, how, where and what’s next?

% Arabica in Vietnam - why, how, where and what’s next?

In this exclusive interview, I chat with Vynce Nguyen, General Manager of Hong Kong-based Investment Holdings Company The Kho Group and franchise investor of the popular Japanese coffee chain %Arabica in Vietnam.

In this article, I find out why Vietnam, the brand’s unique localisation approach, and sourcing strategy as well as exciting plans for the future in Vietnam.

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15 Unique Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City

15 Unique Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City

While delicious street food stalls and fine dining eateries seem to be the norm in Ho Chi Minh City, sometimes it’s worth venturing off the beaten path for that one-of-a-kind culinary experience. Here’s a list of 15 unique dining experiences in Saigon to satisfy even the most adventurous eater.

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Víctor Ceano Savall: Bringing 120-year-old chocolate traditions from Barcelona to Vietnam

Víctor Ceano Savall: Bringing 120-year-old chocolate traditions from Barcelona to Vietnam

Chef Victor Savall is a Chocolatier and art and technology enthusiast based in Da Nang, Vietnam. Following in the footsteps of his family’s century-long chocolate-making tradition since 1892 in Barcelona, Victor is now bringing his love for artisanal chocolate to Vietnam.

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Melbourne’s award-winning Black Bag Roasters looks to cash in on Vietnam's love affair with coffee

Melbourne’s award-winning Black Bag Roasters looks to cash in on Vietnam's love affair with coffee

“Southeast Asia is in the midst of a love affair with coffee and our ability to post-blend coffee to perfectly match the palettes of our customers gives us a unique opportunity in this market,” says Romeril, COO of Black Bag Roasters.

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How this Vietnamese craft beer brand is taking on the big boys

How this Vietnamese craft beer brand is taking on the big boys

In Vietnam where beer is almost as cheap as water, it can be hard to convince people to trade up for artisanal craft beer. So, in an effort to promote trial and highlight the difference in quality and value of craft beer, Belgo - a Belgian craft beer brewed in Vietnam - launched its "beer-currency vending machines.

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