Vietnam's Consumer Spending Shows Nominal Growth, Real Increase Stagnates Amid Inflation and Caution
Vietnam's retail sales saw a nominal 13.4% increase in the first nine months, but the real growth rate adjusted for inflation was only 7.8%. Online sales GMV surged over 20%, yet sales volume remained flat, suggesting price hikes were the primary driver. Consumer sentiment remains cautious.
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