Total retail sales were estimated at over VND 3 quadrillion, up 12.3% against the same period last year.
Food and food stuff grew by 12.7%; garments and textiles up 12.3%; household utensils up 12.1%.
Localities including Thanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Dinh witnessed high growth rates of 13.5%; 13.2%; and 12.8%, respectively.
Tourism revenue was projected at VND 37 trillion, up 14.7% against the same period last year./.
By Kim Anh