VN's purchasing power continues to grow

Localities that saw a sharp increase in purchasing power year-on-year included Quảng Ninh (19.9 per cent), Bình Dương (17.1 per cent) and Thanh Hóa (15.2 per cent).

Retail sales rise on strong consumer demand Total revenue from retail trade and services in the first nine months of this year reached VNĐ3.6 quadrillion (US$156.5 billion), 11.6 per cent over the same period last year.

More funds set aside for poverty fight

Chinese government has earmarked 13.5 billion yuan ($1.89 billion) this year for poverty alleviation in regions plagued by deep-rooted issues, the most difficult part of the country's fight against poverty, a senior official said on Friday (September 27).

Online car sales not clicking with customers With booming online sales, e-commerce exchanges have set their sights on the automotive industry.

VN's growth strategy focus on market economy, technology The country is set to make the transition to the modern market economy, to spur the development of science and technology, to unleash its private sector’s potential and to invest in education for younger generations.

Vietnam Reform and Development Forum opens in Hà Nội A draft Vietnam Socio-Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) for 2021-2030 listed the country’s top objectives as to fully embrace a modern market economy that adheres to global norms and standards, to establish legal frameworks for new business models, the digital economy and protect the environment.

Retail sales up 11.5% in January-August Việt Nam’s total revenues for retail trade and services reached an estimated  VNĐ3.21 quadrillion (US$137.4 billion) in the first eight months of 2019, up 11.5 per cent year on year.

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Việt Nam’s labour productivity needs to catch up with ASEAN

Việt Nam’s labour productivity has improved but is still low in comparison with other ASEAN members, according to a report by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

VN stocks up slightly as CPI moves forward Vietnamese shares moved up little on Thursday as retailers and food companies were boosted by the increase of August consumer price index (CPI).