Business
Maintain growth momentum, control prices to protect workers' lives
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In the first 6 months of 2026, Vietnam's economy maintained positive growth momentum, employment and income improved. However, the average CPI increased by 4.38%, and core inflation increased by 4.12%, showing that price pressure is still present, having a clearer impact on low-income workers and vulnerable groups.
GDP growth of 8.18% is a positive foundation, but the pressure in the second half of the year is still very high
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The GDP growth rate of 8.18% in the first half of the year creates a positive foundation for the whole year of 2026. However, to complete the GDP growth target of about 10% in the whole year of 2026, the pressure for the last two quarters of the year is very high.
Coffee price today 4. 7: Domestic price increases by 1,000 VND/kg
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Coffee prices today 4,7 simultaneously increased by 1,000 VND/kg domestically. In the world, Robusta increased slightly while Arabica decreased by nearly 3%.
From August 20th, agricultural extension trainees are supported up to 100% of expenses
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From August 20, 2026, people participating in agricultural extension training will be supported with a maximum of 100% of the cost of materials, food, travel and accommodation.
To achieve 10% growth in 2026, GDP in the last 6 months of the year must increase by 11.7%
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According to the updated scenario, to achieve the GDP growth target of 10%, the economy needs to grow by about 11.7% in the second half of the year.
