The trend of sustainable consumption, with environmentally friendly products, has received increasing attention in Vietnam and created an influence on the production and distribution system.

A cooperation agreement on forming a pork trading floor in Ho Chi Minh City was signed on August 14 between the municipal Departments of Industry and Trade, and Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV).

The Government Standing Committee has agreed that, in the near term, special consumption tax will not be levied on online games.

VOV.VN - Local consumption demand for gold during the second quarter of the year reached 12.7 tonnes, marking a decrease of 9% compared to the same period from last year, according to the latest report released by the World Gold Council (WGC).

Revenue of the information and communications technology industry (ICT) was valued at over VND1.71 quadrillion, equivalent to US$72.9 billion, by the end of last month, down 7.1% compared to the same period last year.

Facing the impacts of climate change, raising people's awareness about recycling, and giving priority to environmentally friendly products using renewable energy must be prioritised by companies across Vietnam.

VOV.VN - An exhibition promoting sustainable production and consumption in a modern distribution system opened in Hanoi on July 21, welcoming the participation of than 20 domestic and foreign enterprises.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Tra fish (pangasius) exports to Germany between January and June 15 surged by 53% to reach more than US$17million against the same period from last year, duly accounting for 2.1% of the nation’s pangasius export value to foreign markets, according to figures given by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese coffee exports raked in US$2 billion during the first half of the year, with this being considered a bright spot in terms of farm produce exports during the reviewed period, according to figures given by the General Department of Customs.

VOV.VN - The country has been named as the world’s third-largest consumer of instant noodles, purchasing approximately 8.48 billion packages in 2022, ranking only behind China and Indonesia, according to a report issued by the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA).