Hanoi, April 4 -- The March consumer price index (CPI) in Hanoi rose by 0.08% from the previous month and 2.69% year-on-year, statistics show. The CPI for the first quarter of 2025 increased by 2.75% compared to the same period last year, indicating that inflation remains well under control, local authorities reported. Among the category of main consumer goods and services, that of housing, electricity, water, fuel, and building materials saw a month-on-month price increase of 0.77%, contributing 0.16% to the overall CPI rise. The culture, entertainment, and tourism group also rose by 0.62%, driven by the New Year festival season. Meanwhile, food and food services saw a price hike of 0.04%, contributing 0.01% to the CPI growth. However, p...