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Day: October 31, 2024
Vietnam domestic apparel prices hold steady in September
From January to September 2024, prices rose by 1.48 percent compared to the same period last year, indicating only mild inflation. Monthly figures show only a .15 percent increase in September over August 2024, and over December 2023 of 0.58 percent.
Vietnam retail market projected to grow by US$226.4 billion by 2028
One of the primary drivers is the rising demand for convenience food products. As more Vietnamese adopt urban lifestyles and increasingly busy schedules, convenience foods have become a popular choice, catering to the need for fast and easy meal options…
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical production increase 1 point on Industrial Production Index
Compared to the same period last year, the pharmaceutical sector posted an impressive 15.4 percent increase, highlighting robust year-on-year growth driven by rising demand for medical products. For the first nine months of 2024, production in this category grew by 10.6 percent over the same period in 2023. This sustained growth reflects Vietnam’s efforts to expand its domestic pharmaceutical production capabilities.
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