In the first month of 2025, total retail sales of consumer goods and services in January are estimated at 573.3 trillion VNĐ (US$22.64 billion), up 2.7 per cent over the previous month and 9.5 per cent over the same period last year.
On the 10th day of the first lunar month, the Vietnamese celebrate the God of Wealth Day. Gold shops are bustling with customers as people purchase gold in the belief that it will bring them wealth and success in the year ahead. Let's take a look at the lively atmosphere of this unique day!
Việt Nam’s export value of agro-forestry-aquatic products was estimated at US$5.08 billion in January, marking a 4.9 per cent decline compared to the same period last year.
Buying gold on God of Wealth's Day for good luck has been a tradition for a lot of Vietnamese, but financial experts said people should consider their own financial health to make sound decisions and avoid unwanted risks.
In 2024, Việt Nam’s agricultural sector reaffirmed its role as the backbone of the economy, ensuring food security, stabilising society and securing livelihoods for over 60 per cent of the rural population.
Việt Nam is considering new taxes on real estate to address rising prices and mitigate speculation, after prior initiatives were postponed amid public backlash.
These forthcoming listings not only reflect the resilience of the country's economy, but also offer investors fresh opportunities across various sectors.
Statistics from the Việt Nam Coffee-Cocoa Association show that in January 2025, Việt Nam exported 154,635 tonnes of coffee, generating revenues of US$799.5 million.
Despite rising gold prices, jewel shops in HCM City are crowded these days with people scrambling to buy the precious metal for the God of Wealth Day (10th day of lunar year, February 7) to secure luck and prosperity.
The VN-Index officially surpassed the 1,270-point threshold, while liquidity declined slightly and foreign investors maintained their net-selling trend.
