Economy

CPI rises by 1.24% in first five months

Việt Nam’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.05 per cent in May compared to April, said the General Statistics Office (GSO) yesterday. The office cited increased pork prices leading to a supply shortage following the African swine fever outbreak at the end of 2023 and higher electricity prices due to recent hot weather. Compared to December 2023, CPI in May 2024 has increased by 1.24 per cent, and 4.44 per cent compared to the same period last year
Economy

Agro-forestry-fishery exports rise 21% in five months

Việt Nam shipped an estimated US$24.14 billion worth of agro-forestry-fishery products overseas during January-May, up 21 per cent against the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
Economy

Techcombank wins a host of awards for excellence

Techcombank has won four prestigious awards from the leading financial publication The Asian Banker (TAB) in recognition of its outstanding achievements in transaction banking, for its use of cloud-based technology, data and AI, and for its growth strategy in retail banking.

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