November 23, 2024
Vietnam’s footwear exports surge in October, maintain strong year-to-date growth
Year-to-date figures also show solid growth. From January to October, Vietnam exported footwear worth US$18.57 billion, a 12.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023…
Korean FDI in Vietnam hits US$3.56 billion year-to-date, with strong October performance
October 2024 saw a notable rise in Korean FDI, with 76 new projects valued at US$663 million. This marked a significant increase compared to September, which recorded only 26 projects worth US$1.05 billion. The surge in October highlights the continued confidence of Korean investors in Vietnam’s economic potential…
Moons’ Industries increases investment in VSIP Industrial Park by US$69 million
The project focuses on producing precision motors, motion transmission motors, LED sources, and similar components, with a production capacity of 990,000 product sets annually. It has created employment opportunities for 100 workers and is expected to contribute approximately US$50 million in annual exports.
Vietnam’s fishery exports grow in October and maintain steady year-to-date performance
Year-to-date figures also show consistent growth. From January to October, Vietnam’s fishery exports totalled US$8.25 billion, representing a 10.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023…
Agriculture sector sees drop in FDI with no new projects in October
Year-to-date, the sector has attracted nine projects with total capital amounting to US$91.53 million. This significant decline reflects the challenges in attracting consistent FDI in agriculture-related industries, which often depend on specific seasonal and market-driven factors.
Vietnam’s electronics sector posts mixed production results in October
The production of electronic products, computers, and optical products grew by 2.8 percent from September 2024, while the year-over-year increase for October reached 4.1 percent. Cumulatively, production in this segment rose by 8.8 percent from January to October compared to the same period in 2023…
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