In the first 5 months of the year, trade and service activities maintained growth momentum.

(CT) - According to the Can Tho City Statistics Office, trade and service activities in May 2025 in the city continued to be stable, with many promotional and discount programs being implemented to stimulate consumption. Total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in May 2025 were estimated at VND 12,349.22 billion, up 3.29% over the previous month and up 13.55% over the same period in 2024. In the first 5 months of 2025, it is estimated to reach VND 60,174.02 billion, up 13.66% over the same period in 2024.

Consumers visit and shop at LOTTE Mart Can Tho .

Specifically, in the past 5 months, retail sales of goods are estimated at VND 41,317.84 billion, up 13.11% over the same period in 2024. Of which, 8 groups of goods increased and 4 groups decreased over the same period; the highest increase was in the groups of goods: food, foodstuffs increased by 22.12%; automobiles of all kinds increased by 25.63%; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes and motor vehicles increased by 30.22%. Many tourism activities, especially garden tours, floating markets and riverside eco-tourism, attract tourists to visit. Revenue from accommodation and food and beverage in the first 5 months of 2025 is estimated at VND 7,897.09 billion, up 11.63% over the same period in 2024. Revenue from tourism is estimated at VND 276.88 billion, up 7.47% over the same period in 2024. Revenue from other services is estimated at VND 10,682.21 billion, up 17.61% over the same period last year...

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Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/5-thang-dau-nam-hoat-dong-thuong-mai-dich-vu-duy-tri-da-tang-truong-a187471.html