inflation

4.5 per cent inflation roof achievable with close control efforts

January 22, 2025 | 11:38

In addition to an increase in salary, factors including a rebound in electricity prices and domestic consumption may impact the government’s efforts to control inflation this year.

Inflation takes focus to circumvent typhoon impact

October 04, 2024 | 17:06

To prevent potential price hikes in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, the government has placed a stronger emphasis on controlling inflation, viewing it as key to ensuring the country’s economic growth targets for the year.

Vietnam’s economy on track for 6.5 per cent growth despite Typhoon Yagi, says HSBC

October 01, 2024 | 16:46

Vietnam's economic recovery remains resilient, with HSBC projecting 6.5 per cent GDP growth for 2024, despite the significant damage caused by Typhoon Yagi.

Laos tightens monetary policy to ease inflation

August 30, 2024 | 09:11

The Bank of the Lao PDR is set to further increase interest rate on Lao kip deposits from 10 per cent to 10.5 pc per year to alleviate inflationary pressures currently affecting the economy, reported the Vientiane Times.

Scenarios outline risks during inflation-control efforts

August 01, 2024 | 15:45

Though a series of factors will drive inflation up until the year’s end, recovering consumption remaining weak may enable the government’s efforts to bring it under control.

Recent data adds to Fed confidence on cooling inflation: Powell

July 16, 2024 | 17:53

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that recent data boosts the central bank's confidence that inflation is coming down towards its two percent target -- a trend that signals interest rate cuts on the horizon.

Inflation warning ahead of fuel hikes

June 21, 2024 | 09:30

A potential rise in inflation in the second half of the year’s end may be seen following escalating use of electricity and fuel leading to price hikes.

Inflation pressure to potentially moderate for Vietnam

May 28, 2024 | 10:36

Although upcoming increases in electricity and salaries will pressurise inflation, a reduction in purchasing power could make it possible for the government to control it.

Middle East tensions hit inflation goals

April 24, 2024 | 11:53

Higher oil prices as Middle East tensions rise are expected to undermine Vietnam’s efforts to reach its inflation target this year.

VIR hosting talk show on the stock market stability and sustainability

April 04, 2024 | 10:22

VIR hosted a talk show on April 4 about the stock market's prospects in 2024.

US Fed's favored inflation gauge falls, but price pressures remain

March 01, 2024 | 15:19

The US central bank's favored measure of inflation edged lower on an annual basis in January, government data showed Thursday, but a metric stripping out volatile food and energy prices jumped month-over-month.

Inflation control under pressure from all directions

January 23, 2024 | 14:24

A rebound in domestic consumption and electricity price hikes may put the government’s efforts to control inflation under pressure this year, in addition to salary increases.

Inflation putting pressure on myriad of sectors

December 04, 2023 | 12:25

A rise in prices of medical and education services, as well as expansion in domestic consumption, contributed largely to the consumer price index in November.

Uncertainty must be taken into account in promoting growth

October 10, 2023 | 09:16

The global economy has seen some positive signs despite numerous risks and challenges that include inflation, financial and monetary instability, high public debt in developing countries, impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and instability in energy and food markets, among other areas.