Hanoi, April 29 -- Vietnam is focusing on boosting domestic consumption and diversifying export markets to ensure sustainable growth in response to risks of high tariffs in major markets such as the US and Europe. Nguyen Anh Duc, Chairman of the Association of Vietnam Retailers (AVR), cited the National Statistics Office as reporting that domestic retail sales and consumer service revenue reached over 1.7 quadrillion VND (65 billion USD) in the first quarter of 2025, up 9.9% year-on-year, with food consumption making up the most - 35,7%. He said that gaining a firm foothold in the domestic market of more than 100 million people is critically important to businesses. The figures highlight the significant potential of the domestic market, w...