Hanoi, Dec. 8 -- A favourable visa policy and effective stimulus programmes have helped Vietnam's total retail sales and consumer service revenue grow 9.1% in the first 11 months of 2025, with tourism leading the way as travel earnings jumped by 19.9%.

According to newly-released data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam's trade and services sector remained stable in November, with total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue estimated to equal to the figure in the previous month and up 7.1% year-on-year.

A favourable visa policy, boosted tourism promotion campaigns, and a series of large-scale events in localities nationwide have attracted a strong influx of international visitors...