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Opening supermarket doors for OCOP products

Opening supermarket doors for OCOP products

There were 18,243 OCOP products rated three stars or higher nationwide. Despite thousands of products meeting OCOP standards, getting them into retail systems is not easy.
Fruit and vegetable exports surge on global demand

Fruit and vegetable exports surge on global demand

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports posted robust growth in the early months of this year, driven by improved compliance with standard requirements to capitalise on strong global demand.
Electricity consumption reached 1 billion kWh, even ahead of peak dry season

Electricity consumption reached 1 billion kWh, even ahead of peak dry season

NSMO urged stronger efforts to promote energy-saving and more efficient electricity use, particularly as the 2026 dry season peak is expected from late April through August.
Politburo issues conclusion on ensuring fuel supply and price stability

Politburo issues conclusion on ensuring fuel supply and price stability

The document follows a review of fuel price developments linked to conflicts in the Middle East and other regions.
Việt Nam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption

Việt Nam ranks fourth in the world for pork consumption

According to the department, pork has a significant impact on the food market and the consumer price index (CPI).
Energy efficiency labels now compulsory for cars, motorbikes

Energy efficiency labels now compulsory for cars, motorbikes

Passenger cars and two-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds are required to display energy efficiency labels starting from January 1, according to a new circular recently issued by the Ministry of Construction.
Việt Nam eyes 10 billion fruit and vegetable exports

Việt Nam eyes $10 billion fruit and vegetable exports

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports are set to reach $10 billion in 2026, driven by durian, coconuts and bananas, with sustainable growth and global demand boosting the sector.
Domestic consumption needs to meet double-digit growth target

Domestic consumption needs to meet double-digit growth target

As domestic consumption is a key growth driver for Việt Nam amid global economic uncertainty, experts said that the Government must take measures to promote it, because increasing demand is required to help the country meet its 10 per cent...
Finance ministry rejects proposal to deduct local parts from EV tax base

Finance ministry rejects proposal to deduct local parts from EV tax base

The Ministry of Finance has rejected Vingroup’s proposal to exclude locally made parts from the EV tax base, saying current incentives already align with international commitments and green goals.
Gen Z re-shapes consumption through AI

Gen Z re-shapes consumption through AI

Việt Nam''s Gen Z is applying technology such as artificial intelligent (AI) in their daily life, and transforming consumption patterns across various sectors, experts said.
VCCI urges exemption for fruit juices from sugary drink tax

VCCI urges exemption for fruit juices from sugary drink tax

The business group wants beverages made from fruit juice, fruit extracts or reconstituted concentrated juice excluded from the tax.
Fruit exports poised to earn record revenue

Fruit exports poised to earn record revenue

Việt Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports reached US$1.4 billion in September, setting a historic monthly high on strong durian shipments and rising demand for processed products, customs statistics show.
Cement industry eyes recovery in 2025 after years of glut

Cement industry eyes recovery in 2025 after years of glut

Cement industry is seeing signs of recovery this year after two years of glut caused by oversupply and weak domestic demand, driven by hastened public investment in infrastructure development and lower input costs.
OCOP cooperatives seek ways to unlock international markets

OCOP cooperatives seek ways to unlock international markets

Unlike mass industrial production, OCOP products are inherently limited due to their close ties to local identities and village traditions.
Positive outlook for consumer spending in Việt Nam through 2025–26: BMI

Positive outlook for consumer spending in Việt Nam through 2025–26: BMI

Consumer spending in Việt Nam is set to grow strongly over the next two years, driven by solid economic growth, rising incomes, and a stable labour market, according to BMI.