Tourism is a bright spot in Vietnam's economic panorama in the first half of 2024 with revenue from accommodation and food services estimated at VND356.4 trillion (US$14 billion), a year-on-year increase of 15.2%.
VOV.VN - The capital received 2.37 million tourists in May, marking an annual increase of 16.6%, as reported by the Hanoi Department of Tourism.
The completion of financial-budget tasks requires strong, creative and flexible efforts as well as high determination not only from the financial sector but all sectors, localities and especially people and businesses, stated Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc.
Hanoi’s total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue reached VND266.2 trillion (US$10.46 billion) in the first four months of this year, up 9% year-on-year, according to the municipal People’s Committee.
The Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited (Vinacomin) said it gained nearly US$2.24 billion in revenue in the first four months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 4%.
Retail sales and services revenue in the first four months of this year totaled 2.06 quadrillion VND (81.06 billion VND), up 8.5% year-on-year, the General Statistics Office (GSO) said.
VOV.VN - The first four months of this year witnessed Vietnam's import-export revenue hit US$ 238.88 billion, with a trade surplus of US$8.4 billion, higher than the figure of US$7.66 billion recorded in the same period from last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) tourism has experienced changes in both quality and quantity, leaving good impressions on foreign tourists and partners.
Hanoi’s economy continues its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2024, thanks to its activeness and flexibility in implementing socio-economic development measures, according to the municipal People’s Committee.
The postal service revenue has experienced average growth of over 20% between 2019 and 2023, which has led to fierce competition on the market, raising concerns about the emergence of unhealthy competition.