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Day: December 4, 2024
Vietnam’s coal imports jump 4.64 percent in October
Indonesia remained the largest supplier, contributing US$206.47 million, marking a 36.98 percent increase month-on-month. Australia followed with US$174.98 million, showing growth of 32 percent…
Vietnam’s exports to Italy see significant growth in October
Vietnam’s exports to Italy totalled US$469.68 million in October, reflecting a robust increase of 35.62 percent month-on-month. Year-to-date exports to Italy reached US$4.15 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
FDI inflows from Germany to Vietnam show positive growth in October
Year-to-date figures show a total of 18 new projects and US$93.70 million in newly registered capital, indicating Germany’s ongoing role in Vietnam’s economic development.
Vietnam’s tea exports grow in October, year-to-date performance shows robust growth
Year-to-date figures demonstrate strong growth. From January to October, Vietnam exported 120,306 tonnes of tea, valued at US$211.93 million. This reflects a 28.3 percent rise in volume and a 30.3 percent increase in value compared to the same period in 2023.
Vietnam struggles to disburse foreign loans on site clearance, approval delays
On the issue, the official government newspaper, has comments from several provincial leaders that have all detailed the same sort of problem in that plans are often changed after being approved which has seen delays as approvals for the revised plans have been sought. This often connects with site clearance delays.
Vietnam’s exports to Singapore jump 11.71 percent in October
Vietnam’s exports to Singapore reached US$433.10 million in October, an increase of 11.71 percent month-on-month. Year-to-date exports to Singapore amounted to US$4.35 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
FDI inflows from Switzerland to Vietnam show steady investment in October
Switzerland registered four new FDI projects in October in Vietnam, but no newly registered capital (NRC) recorded, according to the latest data for October from the Ministry of Planning and Investment. This compares to September, which saw 3 new projects but also no newly registered capital.
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