Hanoi, Sept. 19 -- Hanoi's total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue reached 615.7 trillion VND (23.3 billion USD) in the first eight months of 2025, up 12.6% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance. Retail sales accounted for the largest share at 387.9 trillion VND, up 12.2%. Revenue from accommodation and restaurant services totalled 85.2 trillion VND, making up 13.8% and rising 16.1%. Tourism earnings stood at 22.1 trillion VND, representing 3.6% and surging 21.4%. Other services generated 120.5 trillion VND, accounting for 19.6% and increasing 10.2%. In August alone, total retail sales and consumer service revenue hit 81.6 trillion VND, up 4.8% from July and 13.4% ye...