Vietnam inflation down 0.23% in March as food prices ease

Vietnam inflation down 0.23% in March as food prices ease

Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI), an indicator of inflation, fell 0.23% month-on-month in March as prices of goods, especially food items, decreased after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Economy - Sat, March 30, 2024 | 3:16 pm

Vietnam sees February inflation up 3.98%, retail sales up 8.5% on Tet season

Vietnam sees February inflation up 3.98%, retail sales up 8.5% on Tet season

Vietnam's consumer price index (CPI), an indicator of inflation, increased 3.98% year-on-year in February, while retail and services revenues rose 8.5%, the General Statistics Office (GSO) reported.

Economy - Fri, March 1, 2024 | 6:11 pm

Vietnam sees Jan inflation rise 0.31%, retail sales up 1.6%

Vietnam sees Jan inflation rise 0.31%, retail sales up 1.6%

Vietnam's consumer price index, an indicator of inflation, increased 0.31% in January from December 2023, while the country's retail and service sector revenues rose 1.6%.

Economy - Mon, January 29, 2024 | 4:50 pm

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 6% in 2024: ASEAN+3 macroeconomic research office

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 6% in 2024: ASEAN+3 macroeconomic research office

Vietnam’s GDP growth can reach 6% in 2024, according to the January edition of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Mon, January 22, 2024 | 4:41 pm

Vietnam economy can grow 5.5% in 2024, exchange rate can reach VND24,050: Shinhan Bank

Vietnam economy can grow 5.5% in 2024, exchange rate can reach VND24,050: Shinhan Bank

Vietnams’s economic growth can reach 5.5% in 2024, thanks to public spending and tourism recovery outweighing external challenges, Shinhan Bank S&T Center anticipated.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Thu, January 4, 2024 | 8:31 am

Vietnam looks for year-long extension to environmental protection tax break

Vietnam looks for year-long extension to environmental protection tax break

The Vietnamese government has sought parliamentary approval for a plan to extend the environmental protection tax cut on fuels through the end of next year, in a move to aid economic activity and help tame inflation.

Economy - Tue, December 5, 2023 | 4:06 pm

Vietnam Jan-Nov retail sales up 9.6% despite inflation increase

Vietnam Jan-Nov retail sales up 9.6% despite inflation increase

Retail and service sector revenues increased 9.6% year-on-year to VND5,667 trillion ($233.72 billion) in January-November, despite the country’s consumer price index (CPI) going up 3.22%.

Economy - Wed, November 29, 2023 | 4:31 pm

Vietnam Jan-Oct retail sales up 9.4%, CPI up 3.2%

Vietnam Jan-Oct retail sales up 9.4%, CPI up 3.2%

Total retail and service sector revenues in Vietnam increased 9.4% year-on-year to VND5,105 trillion ($207.86 billion) in January-October, while its consumer price index (CPI) went up 3.2%.

Economy - Mon, October 30, 2023 | 3:55 pm

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 4.7% in 2023, 6% in 2024: research unit AMRO

Vietnam GDP growth can reach 4.7% in 2023, 6% in 2024: research unit AMRO

Vietnam’s GDP growth can reach 4.7% in 2023 and 6% in 2024, according to the October edition of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

Economy - Sun, October 8, 2023 | 7:03 am

Vietnam economy continues recovery with 5.33% growth in Q3

Vietnam economy continues recovery with 5.33% growth in Q3

Vietnam’s economy continued its recovery with GDP growth of 5.33% year-on-year in Q3/2023, accelerating from 3.28% posted in Q1 and 4.05% in Q2.

Economy - Fri, September 29, 2023 | 10:32 am

ADB revises down Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 5.8% in 2023, 6% in 2024

ADB revises down Vietnam’s GDP growth forecast to 5.8% in 2023, 6% in 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down Vietnam’s economic growth forecast to 5.8% in 2023 and 6% in 2024 in its September edition of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO).

Economy - Thu, September 21, 2023 | 10:54 am

HCMC sees 26% FDI boost in 8 months, but sluggish trade

HCMC sees 26% FDI boost in 8 months, but sluggish trade

Ho Chi Minh City received a total registered FDI of $390 million in Jan-Aug, up 26.2% year-on-year, but it experienced slow growth in trade and low disbursement of public investment capital, according to the municipal statistics office.

Economy - Thu, August 31, 2023 | 3:53 pm

August CPI rises 0.88% from July on higher housing, fuel, rice prices

August CPI rises 0.88% from July on higher housing, fuel, rice prices

Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) in August rose 0.88% from July due to higher prices of fuel and rice as well as higher house rents in line with stronger demand, says the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Economy - Tue, August 29, 2023 | 9:37 pm

Vietnam GDP growth to rebound next year after 2023 slowdown: WB

Vietnam GDP growth to rebound next year after 2023 slowdown: WB

Vietnam’s GDP growth may slow down to 4.7% this year from 8% in 2022, but it’s likely to rebound to 5.5% in 2024 and 6% in 2025, the World Bank says.

Economy - Thu, August 10, 2023 | 8:55 pm