HCMC’s economy in good shape during January

Trade and services were among the most prominent economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City during the opening month of the year. Total State budget revenue from the city stood at nearly VND48 trillion ($2.1 billion), up 19.5 per cent year-on-year, and is estimated to reach VND386.5 trillion ($17 billion) for 2022 as a whole, an increase of 5.9 per cent compared to 2021.