Retail sales of goods and services fall sharply in May

03/06/2021 18:13

(BNP) - Due to complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic in May, activities of shopping for goods and spending of consumer in the province decreased sharply, accommodation, food and travel establishments temporarily were closed during social distancing.

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In May, retail sales of goods and services was estimated at VND 4,990 billion, down 7.5% compared with previous month, but up 23.5% compared with same month last year.

In 5 months, the total retail sales of goods and services reached VND 27,256 billion, up 14.2% over the same period last year.