Industry and Trade News April 26: Supermarkets increase supply of goods

Energy sector

Tien Phong newspaper published the information: "Petroleum businesses should observe while working, not go too fast."

On April 25, Vietnam National Petroleum Group ( Petrolimex - code PLX) held the 2025 General Meeting of Shareholders. According to the plan, this year Petrolimex set a target of total consolidated revenue of VND 248,000 billion, consolidated pre-tax profit of VND 3,200 billion, down 13% and 19% respectively compared to last year's results.

Petrolimex representative said that they have asked for the Government's opinion on increasing capital to 20,000 billion VND to expand the scale. In the context of energy transition, Petrolimex has established a steering committee for Net Zero actions such as installing rooftop solar panels, inventorying greenhouse gases, cooperating with world organizations... with the spirit of "doing while observing".

Construction Newspaper published information: "What price to attract investment in clean electricity?".

The electricity industry needs up to 27.6 billion USD in capital each year, because the electricity source in the next 5 years will be 2 - 2.8 times higher than the current one, mostly from renewable sources. According to experts, the electricity price problem will be the key to attracting investment in this power source.

Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoach, Vietnam Energy Association, said that when investing in renewable energy projects, investors mainly invest in USD, so setting electricity prices in Vietnamese currency also needs to be considered to see if it can be met.

Regarding offshore wind power projects, according to Mr. Hoach, Vietnam has not yet implemented any projects, so to come up with a specific price, it is necessary to carefully consult other countries and the context of Vietnam.

He also noted that applying a two-component electricity price mechanism for both input (purchase from power plants) and output (sale to people) would be fair, clear, and transparent, but so far, it has not been announced by the management.

Import and export sector

Banking Times newspaper published the news: "Import-export activities: Need proactive strategy"

According to experts, to effectively boost import and export activities, Vietnam needs to continue restructuring its market strategy and developing products in an in-depth manner. Import and export are not only a growth driver, but also an important part of Vietnam's economic integration and upgrading strategy. To go further, we cannot just rely on low-cost advantages or tariff incentives, but must invest deeply in quality, brand and comprehensive adaptation to new global trends.

Saigon Economic Magazine published the news: "Thailand's rice exports plummeted 30%, Vietnam surpassed."

Thai rice industry officials are worried as rice exports in the first quarter dropped by 30%, losing the "second place" in global rice exports to Vietnam, while India still reigns supreme.

Mr. Chookiat Ophaswongse, Honorary President of the Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA), revealed that in the first 3 months of the year, Thailand only exported 2.1 million tons of rice, a sharp decrease of 30% compared to the same period last year.

The main reason was a 53% drop in white rice exports as India returned to the international rice market and major customers such as the Philippines reduced imports from 4 million tonnes last year to an expected 1 million tonnes this year.

Fierce competition from India and Vietnam has made Thai exporters nervous. Indian rice is as much as $40 cheaper per ton than Thai rice, prompting countries like South Africa, Malaysia and the Philippines to switch to Indian rice. Thai rice remains in the black despite falling from $600 per ton last year to just over $400.

Thailand's rice exports plunge 30%, Vietnam surpasses

Bnews.vn posted the information: " Bac Giang promotes the consumption of lychee and key agricultural products".

Bac Giang province is promoting the consumption of lychee in 2025 in domestic and foreign markets in conjunction with promoting and introducing the province's key, typical and potential products.

According to Vice Chairman of Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee Pham Van Thinh, the province is actively implementing the trade promotion plan for 2025. Accordingly, the province is implementing trade promotion activities in the direction of market diversification, effectively exploiting market opening opportunities in free trade agreements to boost exports to key markets and large markets; and enhancing the exploitation of new markets and potential markets.

Along with that, the province focuses on promoting and introducing the achievements and potential for economic, cultural and social development of the locality; attracting domestic and foreign partners and enterprises to pay attention, cooperate and invest in Bac Giang. At the same time, promote the consumption of lychee in 2025 in domestic and foreign markets in conjunction with promoting and introducing the province's key, typical and potential products.

In addition, Bac Giang strengthens support for enterprises, cooperatives, and business households in the province to participate in trade promotion activities such as finding partners, promoting opportunities for exchanging, buying and selling goods and providing services; focusing on supporting key, typical and potential products, OCOP products, and typical rural industrial products of the province. At the same time, maintaining and expanding the distribution network, stabilizing the domestic and foreign product consumption market; expanding international cooperation, developing production and business, improving competitiveness, boosting exports and standing firm in the context of international economic integration with many fluctuations.

Domestic market sector

Tuoi Tre newspaper published the news: "Supermarkets and shopping centers increase supply, offer deep promotions during the holidays".

Supermarkets and shopping malls have proactively increased their stockpiles and extended the promotional period during the 5-day April 30 holiday.

According to traders, consumer purchasing power is expected to increase by 30-35% compared to normal days, and increase compared to the April 30 - May 1 holiday last year. Central Retail's supermarket system applies discounts of up to 50% on over 1,000 products from fresh food, processed food, beer, soft drinks..., especially local specialties across the country.

At the WinCommerce retail system, in addition to the WIN Membership program with a 20% savings on WinEco clean vegetables and MEATDeli clean meat, the WinMart system launched a discount program of up to 50%, buy 1 get 1 free, and gifts when purchasing essential products...

To welcome the big holiday, Co.op Mart supermarket also launched a discount program for dishes for home parties, through a rotating promotion program of 15 - 20% discount on foods for daily meals.

Similarly, a representative of the AEON Mall supermarket system said that they have prepared goods and increased human resources. On this occasion, AEON department stores and supermarkets nationwide have simultaneously increased their operating hours.

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