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CPI rises in March, driven by transportation costs
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (309+ words) The consumer price index (CPI) rose in March 2026, mainly fueled by a sharp increase in transportation costs amid rising global energy prices. According to the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam's consumer price index increased by 1.23 percent…...
Vietnamese businesses develop strategies to penetrate Halal market
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (226+ words) On April 3, the HCMC Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC), in coordination with relevant agencies, organized a seminar titled "Halal Strategy: Connecting Vietnamese Food to the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and Southeast Asian Markets." The GCC area is identified as…...
HCMC provides preferential loans of up to VND200 million per household
1+ week, 6+ day ago (271+ words) HCMC provides preferential loans of up to VND200 million per household'SGGP English Edition HCMC provides preferential loans of up to VND200 million per household The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has issued a plan to implement Resolution No. 71/2025/NQ-HDND on…...
Vietnam’s exports to U.S. surge across multiple sectors
2+ week, 4+ day ago (183+ words) Vietnam's exports to the United States continue to post strong growth across key sectors, though intensifying competition and tighter trade measures are putting pressure on businesses to strengthen compliance and risk management. On March 17, Mr. Do Ngoc Hung, Trade Counselor…...
Businesses strive to stabilize prices and support consumers
2+ week, 4+ day ago (324+ words) Amid rising input costs and global market volatility driven by Middle East tensions, businesses in Vietnam are making efforts to control prices and sustain operations, while calling for policy support to ease mounting pressures. Leaders from the Ministry of Industry…...
Central bank moves to expand consumer credit access
2+ week, 4+ day ago (209+ words) The State Bank of Vietnam has proposed raising the loan limit for small-value consumer loans to VND400 million (US$15,227)and easing procedural requirements, a move expected to boost domestic demand while curbing reliance on illegal lending. Loan limits increased fourfold The…...
Reference exchange rate continues to rise
2+ week, 5+ day ago (186+ words) Reference exchange rate continues to rise'SGGP English Edition Business Banking-finance Economy Self - introduction Stock market Reference exchange rate continues to rise The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at VND25,068 /USD on March 16, up VND3 from the March…...
Ho Chi Minh City seeks comprehensive strategy to achieve double-digit growth
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (468+ words) Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are reviewing and refining a development proposal aimed at achieving double-digit economic growth in the 20262030 period, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive and breakthrough strategy. On March 13, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen…...
New regulations on stabilising fuel retail prices drafted
3+ week, 4+ day ago (288+ words) The Industry and Trade Ministry proposes using the Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund to curb sharp petrol and diesel price rises that could threaten inflation control and economic stability. The proposal would allow the fund to be used when prices fluctuate…...
Ministry proposes tax cuts to stabilize fuel prices amid global tensions
3+ week, 4+ day ago (438+ words) Deputy Minister Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan announced on March 10 that Vietnam is preparing measures to safeguard fuel supply and stabilize domestic prices as the US'Iran conflict threatens global energy markets. At a press briefing organized by the Central Propaganda and…...