Vietnam's domestic market still holds significant untapped potential, and stimulating domestic consumption is a vital strategy to drive economic growth in the near future, according to economic experts.

A visiting delegation from the US state of Nebraska led by its Governor Jim Pillen visited MM Mega Market in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc city on July 11 to learn about what Vietnamese customers look for at the grocery store and distribution networks in Vietnam.

Vietnam is becoming an attractive retail market for companies all over the world with many regional and global FDI investors recently announcing plans to increase capital and expand distribution networks here.

The consumption of Vietnamese goods has been on the rise, with over 90% of consumers prioritising products made in the country, statistics show.

The moon cake market is getting vibrant as there are only a few days left before the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 10 this year.

State electricity company PLN of Indonesia will spend 90 trillion Rp (6.3 billion USD) on financing the development of new electricity infrastructure in 2020, a representative of the company has said.

Shareholders in Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) have approved a plan to raise its dividend payment for 2018 from 35 to 50 percent.

The Prime Minister has approved a national action programme on sustainable production and consumption until 2020 with a vision to 2030.