Starbucks Conquers South Korea, Fails Vietnam
A report contrasts Starbucks' success in South Korea with its lack of penetration in Vietnam, where street-side cafes, low plastic stools and motorcycle-riding patrons remain common in Hanoi.
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A report contrasts Starbucks' success in South Korea with its lack of penetration in Vietnam, where street-side cafes, low plastic stools and motorcycle-riding patrons remain common in Hanoi.
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