Big-name gyms are closing their doors in Vietnam. What's behind the shake-up?
In-Depth 13:55 30/10/2026From California Fitness's sweeping shutdowns to Core Fitness & Yoga's sudden suspension, major gym chains in Vietnam are struggling to stay afloat. With interest in fitness showing little sign of fading, what is going wrong with the gym business?
California Fitness shuts 7 more gyms in Vietnam, leaves members worried about prepaid memberships
Vietnam News 10:14 25/10/2026California Fitness & Yoga has temporarily closed seven more gyms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, adding to a wave of shutdowns this month and raising fears among members that their expensive, long-term memberships could become worthless.
Fit24 closes all Ho Chi Minh City gyms given tough fitness market
Economy 13:31 08/10/2024Surviving in the current fitness market is a significant challenge
Vietnamese fitness, beauty startup WeWow files for bankruptcy
Economy 14:00 13/05/2020WeWow said all of their products would cease operation from 8:00 am Monday
Vietnamese fitness startup raises $1mn pre-series A funding
Economy 16:03 10/01/2019Its app helps connect workout enthusiasts with fitness studios across Vietnam
Vietnamese women increasingly present in men’s sport preserve
Vietnam News 15:08 19/03/2018The main purpose is to have a strong and sexy body