Vietnam’s consumer price index (CPI) growth slowed markedly in May 2026, offering tentative relief on inflation pressures. Month-over-month, CPI rose 0.29%, down from a 0.84% increase in April 2026, according to data updated on 3 June 2026.
The May reading, measured on a month-over-month basis, reflects a clear deceleration in price growth compared with the previous month’s momentum. In April, CPI climbed 0.84% versus March, but the latest figure shows that price increases moderated substantially heading into late Q2.
While details on category-level drivers were not provided, the softer May print suggests that short-term inflationary impulses may be easing, a development likely to be welcomed by policymakers and market participants monitoring Vietnam’s price stability and consumer demand conditions.
