Vietnam’s total retail sales of goods and services in January was estimated at VND544.8 trillion (US$23.22 billion), up 5.2% from the previous month and 20% as compared with the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.52% in January 2023 compared to the previous month and by 4.49% compared to the same period in 2022, the General Statistics Office (GSO) announced on January 29.

Domestic steel demand is expected to keep falling due to the property market slump and tightened monetary policy, economic downturn in many export markets and a rise in supply making the outlook for the industry in 2023 poor, analysts said.

VOV.VN - Shopping activities are in full swing at commercial centres and supermarkets nationwide, with a diverse, rich, and abundant range of items on offer for the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - Several days ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested that airlines add night flights and tighten security measures in a bid to meet the increasing demand of travelers for the festive celebrations.

VOV.VN - Despite enduring numerous difficulties including global high inflation, weak consumption demand, and China's 'Zero-COVID' policy, Vietnamese pepper exports last year edged up 2.7% to reach US$963 million in value compared to 2021, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to add more than 500 flights, equivalent to 90,000 seats, in order to meet increasing travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest festival of the year.

Two drivers of Vietnam's economic growth – exports and domestic demand – are moderating, according to a report released by the World Bank (WB) on December 14.

Chinese demand for fruit for the lunar new year holiday accounts for up to 50% of Vietnam’s total fruit exports. Experts warn that the products may get stuck at border gates.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged all sectors and localities to drastically and synchronously implement tasks and solutions aimed at fulfilling all targets set for this year, while chairing a regular monthly cabinet meeting on December 1 in Hanoi.