By sector, retail sales of goods in 7 months were estimated at VND1,685.6 trillion, accounting for 74.9% of the total and up 10% over the same period last year, of which food was up 10.7%. Garments increased by 9.6%; Furniture, appliances, home appliances by 8.9%; Means of transport increased by 7.8%. Cultural and educational items increased by 4.8%.
 

Revenue from accommodation and food & beverage services in 7 months was estimated at VND 278.6 trillion, accounting for 12.4% of the total and up 11.6% over the same period last year (higher than the increase of 8.8% of the same period in 2016).

Revenue from tourism in 7 months this year was estimated at 19.8 trillion VND, accounting for 0.9% of the total and up 9.5% over the same period last year. Turnover from other services was estimated at 264.8 trillion VND, accounting for 11.8% of the total and 8.4% over the same period last year.
 

 Source: General Statistics Office