As of October 20, 2024, the country's seasonal rice crop has cultivated 1,540.9 thousand hectares, equaling 99.9% of the previous year's crop, of which: Northern localities reached 997.2 thousand hectares, equaling 99.2%; southern localities reached 543.7 thousand hectares, equaling 101.1%.
Food prices continue to increase due to the impact of storms, domestic gasoline prices increase according to world prices, and housing rental prices increase are the main causes of the consumer price index (CPI) in October 2024 increased 0.33% compared to the previous month.
Agricultural, forestry and fishery production in September 2024 was severely affected by Typhoon No. 3 and prolonged heavy rains over a large area in most of the Northern region, causing great damage to cultivation, livestock and aquaculture. However, agricultural, forestry and fishery production in the third quarter and nine months of 2023 maintained stable growth.
Food prices increased in provinces/cities directly affected by storms and storm circulation; Some localities increased tuition fees according to the roadmap of Decree No. 97/2023/ND-CP; Rising housing rents are the main reasons why the consumer price index (CPI) in September 2024 increased by 0.29% compared to the previous month.
Agricultural production in the month focused on harvesting summer-autumn rice, cultivating and caring for rice, other annual crops. Livestock production is generally stable, localities have well controlled epidemics, pig and poultry herds continue to grow
In general, in August 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) was stable compared to the previous month. Compared to December 2023, August CPI increased by 1.89% and compared to the same period last year increased by 3.45%. On average, in the eight months of 2024, CPI increased by 4.04% over the same period last year; core inflation increased by 2.71%.
In the first seven months of 2024, our country's socio-economy will continue to face many difficulties and challenges in the face of fast, complex and unpredictable developments of the world situation
Domestic gasoline prices increased according to world prices, domestic electricity demand increased, and health insurance premiums were adjusted according to the new base salary. These are the main reasons for the monthly consumer price index (CPI) July 2024 increased by 0.48% compared to the previous month.
As of mid-July, the whole country had planted 1,206.9 thousand hectares of winter paddy, equal to 99.5% of the same period last year. Of which, Northern localities planted 852.5 thousand hectares, equal to 99.3%; Southern localities planted 354.4 thousand hectares, equivalent to the same period last year.
The world economy in the first six months of 2024 continues to face many risks and uncertainties, negatively impacting sustainable growth
