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Vietnamese embrace AI: 78% have used AI tools, local platforms gain ground

Vietnamese embrace AI: 78% have used AI tools, local platforms gain ground

The State of Consumer AI in Vietnam 2025 report, conducted by Decision Lab, highlights that while global platforms still dominate in usage, local alternatives are making significant strides in customer loyalty.
Việt Nam banks on bigger loans to lift lending limits

Việt Nam banks on bigger loans to lift lending limits

Việt Nam Banking Association has proposed consumer lending limit of finance companies from VNĐ100 million (US$3,800) to VNĐ300-400 million in an effort to expand consumer credit.
Retail sales of goods, services record positive growth

Retail sales of goods, services record positive growth

Trade and tourism activities continued to show positive growth last month, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue estimated at VNĐ576.4 trillion (US$21.98 billion).
Vietjet honoured at 2025 Korea Consumer Awards

Vietjet honoured at 2025 Korea Consumer Awards

Vietjet is the only non-Korean carrier honoured this year, joining a total of 39 brands recognised at the 2025 Korea Consumer Awards.
CPI rises over 3.3% in second quarter

CPI rises over 3.3% in second quarter

In June 2025, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.48 per cent compared to the previous month and increased by 3.57 per cent year-on-year.
Hà Nộis promotion campaign to stimulate consumption

Hà Nội's promotion campaign to stimulate consumption

This year’s programme also encourages cashless transactions through QR codes and e-wallets, as in line with the national digital transformation strategy and smart city goals.
Opella becomes first global consumer healthcare company to earn B Corp certification

Opella becomes first global consumer healthcare company to earn B Corp certification

Opella has become the first global consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification, after meeting the rigorous social and environmental standards set by nonprofit B Lab.
May CPI up 0.16%, driven by housing and utility costs

May CPI up 0.16%, driven by housing and utility costs

For the first five months of 2025, the CPI increased by 3.21 per cent from the same period last year, while core inflation went up 3.1 per cent.
HCMC organises Vietnamese good promotion event in SATRA retail chain

HCMC organises Vietnamese good promotion event in SATRA retail chain

An exhibition event to promote Vietnamese products is being held at Centre Mall Võ Văn Kiệt in HCM City’s District 6 until May 18.
Consumers online transaction information is protected by law

Consumers' online transaction information is protected by law

Consumer transaction information and history on e-commerce platforms are personal data that must not be disclosed to other parties, according to the 2023 Law on Protection of Consumer Rights.
Retail sales of goods and services up 9 per cent in 2024: GSO

Retail sales of goods and services up 9 per cent in 2024: GSO

Việt Nam''s total retail sales of consumer goods and services reached VNĐ6.4 quadrillion (US$252 billion) in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 9 per cent, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).
CPI increases by 0.13 per cent in November

CPI increases by 0.13 per cent in November

Core inflation for the first 11 months of the year increased by 2.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.
Home loans forecast to become main driver for consumer credit

Home loans forecast to become main driver for consumer credit

Home loans are expected to lead banks’ consumer credit ithe context of low interest rates and a gradually recovering real estate market.
63% of Vietnamese consumers expected to increase spending on essential goods in 2025

63% of Vietnamese consumers expected to increase spending on essential goods in 2025

According to PwC''s 2024 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights Survey, 63 per cent of Vietnamese consumers plan to increase their spending on essential goods over the next 12 months, followed by clothing (52 per cent) and healthcare products (48 per cent).
Ten-month retail sales of consumer goods, services up 8.5%

Ten-month retail sales of consumer goods, services up 8.5%

Sales of food and foodstuff rose by 10.7 per cent, household appliances and tools 8 per cent, garment 8.7 per cent, vehicles (except cars) 7.5 per cent, and cultural and educational products 6.6 per cent.