Vietnam Tasa De Inflación

The annual inflation rate in Vietnam rose to 3.24% in May 2025, a four-month high, from 3.12% in April. Price increases accelerated for textiles, footwear, and hats (1.14% vs 1.09% in April), housing and building materials (6.10% vs 5.73%), medicines and medical services (13.58% vs 13.56%), and other goods and services (6.64% vs 6.40%). In contrast, inflation slowed for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.72% vs 4.09%), while transport costs continued to fall (-5.66% vs -6.89%). Meanwhile, core inflation, which excludes volatile items, rose to 3.33% from 3.14%, the highest since October 2023. On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased by 0.16%, following a 0.07% rise in April.