Tag: inflation
Inflation stays low in Vietnam, but external risks loom, warn experts
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.
First-half economy sees positive growth and stability from fiscal-monetary synergy
VOV.VN - Vietnam’s GDP expanded 7.56% in the first half of 2025, with Q2 growth reaching 7.67% despite numerous difficulties and challenges, showing targeted fiscal policy, controlled inflation and a continued trade surplus.
Inflation pressure in H2 driven by exchange rates and credit, expert warns
Despite the average inflation rate for 2025 being forecasted at around 3.4%, it is crucial to closely monitor inflationary pressures stemming from exchange rates and credit growth to draw up effective inflation control policies, said Nguyen Duc Do, deputy director of the Institute of Economics and Finance.
Consumer price index in HCM City keeps rising at above 4% in five months
VOV.VN - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Ho Chi Minh City in May increased by 0.35% compared to the previous month and by 4.5% from a year ago, the Ho Chi Minh City Statistics Office unveiled on June 3.
CPI rises 3.22%, inflation remains under control in Q1
Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) climbed 3.22% year-on-year while core inflation rose by 3.01% in the first quarter of 2025, Director of the National Statistics Office (NSO) Nguyen Thi Huong said at a press conference in Hanoi on April 6.
Standard Chartered forecasts rising inflation as Vietnam maintains strong growth
In its latest macroeconomic update about Vietnam, Standard Chartered Bank forecasts a rise in inflation in the near term.
PM presses ahead with ambitious plan to achieve high, steady growth
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivered the Government’s commitment to realizing the ambitious goal of achieving high and steady growth to drive Vietnam forward, at a meeting on economic growth with localities in Hanoi on February 21.
Vietnam's inflation forecast to range between 3-4.5% in 2025
Vietnam’s inflation in 2025 is projected to remain within a manageable range of 3% to 4.5%, in line with the National Assembly’s goal to keep it around 4.5%, matching expert forecasts, heard a seminar held in Hanoi on January 9.
Government requests solutions in place to boost economic growth for 2025
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive outlining key measures to boost economic growth in 2025, with the aim of securing a GDP growth rate of over 8%.
Vietnam's inflation forecast to hit 4-4.5% this year
Inflation in Vietnam for 2024 is projected to reach a range of 4% to 4.5%, higher than the 3.5% recorded in 2023, according to the Banking Academy’s Banking Research Institute.
