Chinese Convenience Chain Ohmee Opens Stores at Petrolimex Gas Stations

China’s Ohmee is testing a convenience-store format at Petrolimex gas stations, while Singaporean retailer Oh!Some appears to be retreating from Vietnam.

Ohmee, the Vietnamese brand of Chinese convenience chain Meiyijia, said on Facebook that it had entered a strategic partnership with Petrolimex. Two Ohmee Express stores have opened at Petrolimex stations in Hanoi, targeting customers who want to quickly buy food and drinks while refueling.

Ohmee entered Vietnam around April 2026, with stores mainly opening in Hanoi. Its earlier locations focused on densely populated areas and urban developments. The Petrolimex partnership could give the chain access to a much wider network. Petrolimex has more than 5,500 gas stations in its distribution system nationwide.

Oh!Some, a youth-oriented retail chain owned by Singapore’s Blue Origin Group, is showing signs of contraction. Reports from stores and social media indicate that several outlets in shopping malls in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have posted notices saying they are temporarily closed. Some stores have empty shelves, and others have shut. The brand has not officially announced its future direction in Vietnam.

Oh!Some launched in Vietnam in April 2025 with products ranging from cosmetics and personal items to fashion and food, combined with an entertainment-focused retail concept. It was reported to have 13 stores by late 2025. By around August 2026, it was offering discounts of up to 80% in stores and online, while its website showed many items as out of stock and its e-commerce store carried few products. The chain competes with Miniso, Minigood and KKV for young shoppers seeking varied, trend-focused products at relatively accessible prices.