Keyword: "consumer demand"

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Customers select goods at a supermarket. (Photo: VNA)

Retail market expands sharply, sustainability challenges persist

According to a report on recently released by the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Agency for Domestic Market Surveillance and Development, the size of the market reached more than 7 quadrillion VND (about 266 billion USD) in 2025, up around 10% compared with 2024.

The total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue were estimated at 5.7 quadrillion VND for the first 10 months of the year. (Photo: VNA)

Retail sales growth remains stable over 10 months

With the current recovery momentum, the trade and services sector is expected to continue being a bright spot in Q4, driving GDP growth and ensuring a balance between domestic consumption and exports amid ongoing global economic fluctuations.

Lego factory in Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park 3 in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam – a highlight of Lego’s global prospects

The official opening of the new factory in Vietnam is helping Lego build a regional supply chain, according to Sputnik. This move comes as the Danish toy group seeks to capitalise on the rising middle class in Asia - a key driver of consumer demand.

Over 300 industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders join the Flavours Vietnam 2024 conference in HCM City on September 19. (Photo courtesy of the event organisers)

F&B sector has potential despite challenges

The food and beverage (F&B) sector of Vietnam has long been an attractive and potentially lucrative market for both foreign and domestic investors, despite facing numerous challenges, insiders affirmed at the Flavours Vietnam 2024 conference in Ho Chi Minh City on September 19.

Consumer demand up 20-30% in run-up to Tet

Consumer demand up 20-30% in run-up to Tet

A surge in consumer demand, particularly after the Kitchen God's Day, has recorded through Hanoi, with a notable uptick ranging from 20-30%, reported a working delegation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the municipal People’s Committee following their inspection on February 5.
Hanoi Sales Promotion 2022 kicks off

Hanoi Sales Promotion 2022 kicks off

“Hanoi Sales Promotion” 2022 opened on July 8 in Times City, Hoang Mai ward, Hanoi, aiming to stimulate consumer demand and tourism, ease difficulties, promote production and business, improve enterprise competitiveness, and develop business modes.
More THACO-made semi-trailers shipped to America

More THACO-made semi-trailers shipped to America

Vietnamese multi-business group THACO on June 1, 2020 exported to the US market another 36 semi-trailers manufactured at its Special Vehicles Manufacturing Limited Company, or THACO SV, in THACO Chu Lai Industrial Park, Quang Nam province.
Dak Lak: total retail sales rises 13.7 pct in 10 months

Dak Lak: total retail sales rises 13.7 pct in 10 months

The total retail sales of goods and services of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak in the first 10 months of this year increased 13.7 percent year-on-year to over 66.3 trillion VND (more than 2.84 billion USD), according to the provincial Department of Statistics.