08-08-2014 In the 2nd quarter of 2014, economy in Ho Chi Minh city continues to grow, especially construction industry propers considerably. Commerce & service has no remarkable change but rises stably. Real estate has recovered to some extent especially in segmentation of low-price apartment block which is evaluated as to be potentially  vigorous. GDP this quarter is 8.7 % which was 7.7% last quarter.  In general GDP after first 6 months of 2014 is 8.2% higher than the same period last year (which is 7.9%). Industrial production reaches 5.6% (same period last year it was 5.2%). Total investment capital stands at  60.134 billion VND, rises 3.2% (same period last year it

09-07-2014 In May 2014, Ho Chi Minh City exported a value of USD 1,835.5 million, divided equally into foreign investment sector and domestic sector. In the latter sector, non-state business exported USD 746.7 million, accounting for 41% of the city’s export value. Despite the limited share of only 10%, state sector’s export value grew by 70% in one month. Although there was a little decrease in export value in comparison with April, in the first 5 months of 2014, the export value showed a slight increase when comparing with the same period last year (by 5.7%). Specially, again, state sector’ export showed the surge in value, by 60%. The information and statements contained herein,

08-08-2014 GDP of Ho Chi Minh city in the first 6 months this year is estimated at about 378.915 billion VND ( at current price), it has risen 8.2% compared with the same period in 2013 which was 7.9% and 8.1% in 2013 and 1012 respectively. In aforementioned 8.2%, commerce & service accounted for 5.54% and those of  industry & construction and agriculture, forestry & fisheries were 2.64% and 0.05% respectively. – GDP at current price of agriculture, forestry & fisheries  was 3.250 billion VND, taking up 0.9% of GDP and has gained 6% increase. Meanwhile, agricultural production value reached 4106.8 billion VND (at current price), which made it rise 4.1% compared with the same period last

05-06-2014 In 2012, Vietnam had 8,547 markets. Most of them are Class 3 markets (capacity of fewer than 200 stalls). Although accounting for the least part in number, Class 1 markets (capacity of more than 400 stalls) increased gradually in quantity from 2008 to 2012. In Vietnam, North Central and Central coastal areas took up the most markets in Vietnam (28.8%). Located in this area, Thanh Hoa came first in number of markets with 455 ones in 2012 (grew by 12% in comparision with 2011).   Source: General statistic office The information and statements contained herein, including any expression of opinion, are based upon sources believed to be reliable but

27-06-2014 In four year period from 2009 to 2012, unemployment rate in urban area of Vietnam showed a positive trend. In 2012, urban unemployment rate of whole country was 3.21%, decreased by 30% in comparison with 2009, showing the signal of economic recovery. Two regions: Northern midlands and mountain areas and Central highlands experienced the most significant decrease in unemployment rate in the city (about 40%). The similar trend could be seen in all the regions except for Red river delta. This region’s rate, despite going down from 2009 to 2011, increased slightly in 2012. The information and statements contained herein, including any expression of opinion, are based upon sources