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Vietnamese firms urged to build traceability systems beyond QR codes

Vietnamese firms urged to build traceability systems beyond QR codes

A QR code is only a means of displaying information, while an effective traceability system must allow businesses to track products from raw materials and production to transport and distribution.
Eight-month economy stays on track, but business pressures remain

Eight-month economy stays on track, but business pressures remain

Việt Nam’s economy maintained strong momentum in eight months, but slower business re-entry, rising dissolutions and inflationary pressures highlight challenges as the Government pushes for double-digit growth.
Deputy PM orders monthly price checks as CPI buffer narrows

Deputy PM orders monthly price checks as CPI buffer narrows

There is virtually no room for further consumer price index (CPI) increases in the remaining months of the year, and ministries, sectors and localities must focus on effective price management.
CPI rises 0.47 per cent in August on higher fuel prices

CPI rises 0.47 per cent in August on higher fuel prices

Ten of the 11 groups of consumer goods and services in the CPI basket recorded price increases in August, while food and catering services was the only group to see a decline, edging down 0.03 per cent from the previous...
Sustainability, consumer trust crucial for business competitiveness: workshop

Sustainability, consumer trust crucial for business competitiveness: workshop

Sustainability and consumer trust are increasingly becoming essential competitive advantages for businesses, especially amidst the rapid expansion of e-commerce and digital transactions.
Kredivo Vietnam, Dien May Xanh expand partnership to boost digital consumer lending

Kredivo Vietnam, Dien May Xanh expand partnership to boost digital consumer lending

The agreement moves beyond a payment partnership by integrating Kredivo''s buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) and cash loan services more deeply into DMX''s retail ecosystem.
FedEx helps Vietnamese exporters prepare for new US product safety requirements

FedEx helps Vietnamese exporters prepare for new US product safety requirements

FedEx is stepping up support for Vietnamese exporters as they face new mandatory electronic filing requirements introduced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which took effect on July 8.
Unsecured small loan threshold to be raised from August 15

Unsecured small loan threshold to be raised from August 15

Small loans will be capped at VNĐ200 million for people''s credit funds and VNĐ400 million for all other credit institutions, from the current maximum of VNĐ100 million.
Retail sales, consumer services up nearly 13 per cent in first half

Retail sales, consumer services up nearly 13 per cent in first half

In the first six months, total retail sales and consumer service revenue amounted to an estimated VNĐ3,889.5 trillion, up 12.9 pern cent year-on-year.
CPI up 4.38 per cent in H1 despite slight drop in June on lower fuel prices

CPI up 4.38 per cent in H1 despite slight drop in June on lower fuel prices

For the six-month period, housing, electricity, water, fuel and construction materials recorded the biggest increase among major spending categories, rising by 6.72 per cent from a year earlier.
Kyungbang joins global verification programme as Việt Nams textile sector strengthens traceability

Kyungbang joins global verification programme as Việt Nam's textile sector strengthens traceability

The South Korean yarn manufacturer has committed to programmatic forensic origin verification across its South Korean and Vietnamese operations.
High-risk goods must have traceability registered before entering market from July

High-risk goods must have traceability registered before entering market from July

Products classified as high-risk will be required to have traceability information registered and verified before being put into circulation on the market from July 1, according to new circular issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade on June 11.
Xiaomi Vietnam fined over consumer rights violations

Xiaomi Vietnam fined over consumer rights violations

Xiaomi Vietnam has been fined VNĐ290 million ($11,000) by the National Competition Commission for violating regulations on personal data protection, influencer advertising, and terms and conditions of transactions with consumers.
CPI edges up 0.29 per cent in May

CPI edges up 0.29 per cent in May

Việt Nam''s consumer price index rose 0.29 per cent in May from April, driven by higher electricity, water, fuel, housing and construction material costs, according to the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Grand Sale 2026 to run nationwide in July

Vietnam Grand Sale 2026 to run nationwide in July

The first Vietnam Grand Sale in 2026 will take place from July 1-31 nationwide, aiming to stimulate domestic consumption and support economic growth.