Hanoi: CPI expands 0.35%, export rises 2.7%

The consumer price index in Hanoi in May expanded 0.35% from April and 2.4 percent from the same month last year, the municipal Statistics Office (GSO) reported on May 24.

The highest hike was spotted in transportation services, which edged up 2.07% from April.

The group of post-telecommunication and education remained stable while cultural, entertainment and tourism services experienced a decline of 0.19%.

Gold price saw a rise of 1.5% and the VND/USD exchange rate was up 0.01%.

In the reviewed month, the capital’s export earnings were estimated to hit US$897 million, rising 2.7% from April but declining 1.9% from the same month last year.

Shipments of electronics, means of transport and spare parts, machinery and components continued to experience a rise while farm produce suffered a continual drop.

National CPI sees slight rise in April

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April increased by 0.33% against the previous month, driving the average figure in the first four months of this year up 1.41%.

National CPI sees slight rise in April

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in April increased by 0.33% against the previous month, driving the average figure in the first four months of this year up 1.41%.

HCM City’s CPI increases 0.82 ptc in May

Ho Chi Minh City’s May consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.82 percent compared to April, the municipal’s General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on May 24.

HCM City’s CPI increases 0.82 ptc in May

Ho Chi Minh City’s May consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.82 percent compared to April, the municipal’s General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on May 24.