According to statistics from the Department of Industry and Trade, the total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue of Ho Chi Minh City in the first 10 months of 2025 reached VND809,000 billion, up 14.5% over the same period, showing recovery purchasing power and market management efficiency.
To complete the annual growth target, the Department of Industry and Trade said it will continue to promote consumer stimulus activities from now until the end of the year, especially during the peak period of Lunar New Year. The programs are not only commercial but also a tool to regulate the market, ensure the circulation of goods and consumer rights.
Mr. Nguyen Minh Hung - Deputy Head of the Trade Management Department of the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City said that in the last months of the year, the Department focuses on reforming administrative procedures, creating conditions for businesses to carry out trade and promotion activities. At the same time, advise the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to submit to the City People's Council to issue a Support Resolution.
In particular, the City Sale Brand Promotion program this time increased the number of points sold to 10 points, spread from the core area of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Vung Tau, with more than 500 brands, expected to increase the number of customers by 30-50%%.
For "Responsible Green Tick Month", the program is implemented from December 1 to December 31 to prepare for the 2026 Lunar New Year. The Department of Industry and Trade will coordinate with the Department of Food Safety of Ho Chi Minh City to implement this program.
12 retail systems will simultaneously communicate and introduce green Tick product display areas combined with consultation at points of sale. In addition, the authorities will strengthen the mobilization of suppliers to prioritize vegetable, tubers, fruits, regional specialties, green and safe OCOP products.
The Department also continues to replicate the Green Tick model for the Tet gift basket group, meeting consumer demand during the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year. The goal is to increase purchasing power, enhance recognition and affirm consumer confidence in standard products.
Mobile sales program to workers and laborers, prioritizing discounts on essential goods. OCOP product week and supply connection 19.21/12, 2025 in Vung Tau, gathering thousands of specialties to serve the needs of Tet 2026.
In addition, the Trade Union organized "Tet Sum Vay", "Union Market", "Worker's Tet Market", along with more than 70,000 cash support packages and continued to mobilize socialization to take care of more disadvantaged workers.
Mr. Nguyen Quang Huy - Deputy Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Market Management Department said that the force will strengthen inspection and control of the market, especially during the period of price fluctuations due to prolonged rain and the peak consumption season at the end of the year.
According to Mr. Huy, in the past time, the unit has coordinated with specialized departments of the Department of Industry and Trade to implement many activities to regulate supply and demand, contributing to stabilizing the market.
Along with that, the market management force requires inspection teams to closely monitor the area, focusing on key items; strictly control subjects and storage places to promptly detect and handle violations, not only at traditional business locations but also on e-commerce platforms.
