Major ASEAN economies have continued to show resilience despite the uncertain macroeconomic environment, with Vietnam standing out as the most optimistic market in the region, according to a survey recently released by Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB).

Vietnamese consumers spend over VND1.233 trillion (US$48 million) on online shopping each day on average, highlighting the strong purchasing power of online channels amid the ongoing shift toward digital consumption, according to the latest report by e-commerce growth consultancy YouNet ECI.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) is estimated to have increased by 3.2 - 3.3% in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period last year which is considered appropriate amid efforts to accelerate economic growth, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Consumer spending in Vietnam is expected to grow strongly over the next two years, supported by robust economic growth, higher disposable incomes and a solid labour market, according to the latest forecast from BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a modest 3.27% increase in its consumer price index (CPI) in the first half of 2025, well below the National Assembly’s 4-5% inflation target. However, economists warn that rising global uncertainties may challenge the country’s ability to maintain this momentum through the rest of the year.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s plan to open its market to US goods with a 0% import tariff not only creates opportunities for consumers to access high-quality products at better prices, but also serves as a major test for the competitiveness and adaptability of domestic enterprises under pressure from foreign imports.

The “US Agricultural Discovery” programme, co-hosted by the US Department of Agriculture and the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, kicked off in the southern hub on July 19 as part of activities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (1995–2025).

VOV.VN - Australia opened its market to fresh Vietnamese lychees in 2015. Since then, the volume of Vietnamese lychee imports has continued to grow, particularly this year, with supermarket chain Costco importing a large shipment for distribution across its nationwide network.

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.

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.