[Vnbiz] The march of McDonald's...

[Romi]

Re: The march of McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and other fast food
brands into VN

Honestly, I've never wished to see them in Ha Noi or anywhere else in VN.
I've always been so proud to hear compliments on the slimness of the
VietNamese (esp. women) thanks to the non-existence of such Western fast
food in Ha Noi, as well as the high community-sport spirit of our people.
It's truly beautiful to walk around the Hoan Kiem lake every early
morning and late afternoon, just to see people jogging, doing T'aichi,
Yoga...

KFC did open 1 store in Ha Noi a few months ago. Luckily, it doesn't seem to
be successful!
I wonder how are these things in HCM city? Any CACC would like to share some
opinions?

Cheers,

Romi

On 11/6/06, Phan, Tai <Tai.Phan at ed.gov> wrote:
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> Vietnam's WTO membership will cut both ways, bringing opportunities and
> challenges
> The Associated PressPublished: November 6, 2006
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Vietnam also recently approved a franchising law that will make it easier
> for companies like McDonald's and Starbucks to gain a presence in cities
> where U.S. chain stores remain largely absent.
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> If Vietnam's cities lose some of their distinctiveness and become more
> like other bustling Asian cities, that's just the price progress, said Doan
> Duy Khuong, vice president of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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> "In a market-driven, money-driven society, we can't avoid the laws of
> life," Khuong said
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