Tag: consumers
CPI climbs over 3.3% in second quarter
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.31% in the second quarter of 2025 as compared with the same period last year, Director General of the National Statistics Office Nguyen Thi Huong said on July 5.
Higher family tax deductions proposed in new Personal Income Tax law
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is drafting a new Personal Income Tax Law, which includes a proposal to increase family tax deductions, for submission to the National Assembly in its year-end session.
Vietnam consumers spend US$16 billion in 2024 on online shopping
Vietnamese consumers spent an estimated US$16 billion on online purchases via platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop in 2024, placing the country among the top three e-commerce markets in Southeast Asia.
Three-pronged approach to restore market confidence
Amid a surge in counterfeit and smuggled goods, efforts by law enforcement forces are crucial, but businesses themselves must also proactively protect their brands and forge strong connections with consumers.
Consumer price index in HCM City keeps rising at above 4% in five months
VOV.VN - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Ho Chi Minh City in May increased by 0.35% compared to the previous month and by 4.5% from a year ago, the Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office unveiled on June 3.
Unlocking consumer markets for agricultural exports during peak season
VOV.VN - As Vietnam enters the peak harvest season for key crops such as rice, durian, lychee, longan, dragon fruit, and mango, there is an urgent need to find markets for these agricultural products to prevent the recurring issue of “a bumper harvest, falling prices.”
Japanese retailers deepen presence in Vietnam’s consumer market
VOV.VN - Vietnam is increasingly attracting major Japanese retailers like AEON, Uniqlo, Takashimaya, and Muji as they seek to expand their presence to tap into the country’s booming consumer market.
Businesses ramp up promotions to energize spending
VOV.VN - Given the tightening of consumer spending and their focus on value-driven choices, many businesses have launched attractive promotional programs running until the end of the year to stimulate consumption and econmic growth.
Vietnamese specialties introduced to Malaysian consumers
The Vietnam Goods Week in Malaysia kicked off on May 5, simultaneously at AEON supermarkets in major cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor.
Hanoi’s CPI up 2.89% in four months
Hanoi’s consumer price index (CPI) in the first four months of 2025 increased by 2.89% compared to the same period last year, according to the municipal Statistics Office.
