HCMC – Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) is expected to rise around 4% in 2025, in line with the country’s inflation control target, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The ministry said price management of state-regulated goods has been tightened, with adjustments made gradually to avoid sudden, simultaneous price hikes, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
Authorities have been closely monitoring global economic developments to update inflation scenarios, which serve as a basis for formulating price management policies.
While inflationary pressure remains manageable thanks to ample domestic supply, the ministry warned of risks in the final months of the year stemming from exchange rate volatility, foreign exchange markets, and global uncertainties.
Nguyen Duc Do, deputy director of the Institute of Economics and Finance, estimated that average CPI growth for 2025 could reach 3.3%, assuming consumer prices rise 0.26% per month in the last four months of the year.
He said price adjustments during this period should be carefully planned to avoid adding pressure in 2026. Price management should also support production, business activities, and household consumption, especially during the upcoming Tet holiday, to prevent hoarding and unreasonable price increases.
Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc instructed ministries and local governments to prepare 2026 pricing scenarios, focusing on essential goods such as fuel, electricity, healthcare services, and food. The goal is to maintain inflation control and ensure market stability.
