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Day: November 26, 2024
Vietnam’s handbags and accessories exports rise in October, year-to-date growth steady
Year-to-date performance also shows steady progress. From January to October, exports in this category totalled US$3.43 billion, a 12.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports up in October
Year-to-date figures highlight substantial growth. From January to October, glass and glassware exports totalled US$971.86 million, a significant 43.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023…
Vietnam’s Cashew Nut Industry: Overview 2024
Vietnam is the world’s leading producer and exporter of cashew nuts, contributing over 50 percent of the global supply. The industry plays a significant role in the country’s economy, generating billions of US dollars in export revenue annually. This article provides a brief overview of how it all works.
Arts and entertainment sector gains FDI boost with new project in October
Year-to-date, the sector has attracted six projects, bringing the total registered capital to US$12.48 million. Although investment levels in arts and entertainment remain relatively modest compared to other sectors, this October investment indicates some interest in Vietnam’s cultural and recreational industries.
Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable processing posts strong annual growth despite October dip
The sector saw a 5.8 percent dip in October compared to September, likely attributable to some residual impacts of Typhoon Yagi earlier in the year–compared to October 2023, the industry showed remarkable resilience with an 18.8 percent year-over-year increase, driven by sustained export demand and domestic consumption.
Vietnam retail sales for household goods maintain steady growth
In September, sales in this category stood at VND 6.10 trillion, equivalent to US$0.24 billion. By October, the figure dropped to VND 5.48 trillion, or US$0.22 billion, marking a month-on-month decrease of 10.25 percent…
Hai Phong Port joint venture secures US$156 million for international container terminals
The joint venture will operate two international container terminals, No. 3 and 4, as part of the Hai Phong International Gateway Port project in Lach Huyen. These terminals are expected to handle an annual cargo output of 1.1 million TEUs, significantly boosting the region’s container handling capacity.
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Vietnam FDI Source Country Tracker: December Update [data set]
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Vietnam Car Sales Tracker: November Update [data]
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Vietnam Retail Sales Tracker: October Update [data set]
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