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Day: December 6, 2024
Vietnam’s industrial production index sees steady growth in November
Year-on-year, the IPI rose by 8.94 percent in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth reached 8.36 percent, demonstrating the vitality of Vietnam’s industrial economy.
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products surge in October
Indonesia was the top supplier, contributing US$31.27 million in October, reflecting a modest increase of 1.78 percent. Norway followed with US$24.26 million, marking a significant 40.27 percent rise. Imports from India surged by 80.12 percent to US$27.27 million, while China saw a 16.12 percent increase to US$20.06 million.
Vietnam’s cosmetics and personal care sector shows strong industrial growth
Year-on-year, the index saw a 5.2 percent growth in October 2024 compared to October 2023, showcasing steady progress in the industry. Over the first ten months of the year, production surged by 12.9 percent compared to the same period in 2023, marking strong year-to-date growth.
Vietnam’s rubber product exports grow in October, maintain steady year-to-date performance
Year-to-date figures also show solid growth. From January to October, exports in this category totalled US$997.12 million, an 11.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.
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Vietnam’s imports of fruit and vegetables remain steady in October
Australia was among the leading suppliers, contributing US$19.22 million in October, despite a decline of 14.40 percent month-on-month. The USA followed closely, with imports increasing by 5.67 percent to US$30.31 million. Imports from Thailand also grew by 5.72 percent, reaching US$5.50 million.
Vietnam’s automatic circuit breaker import market set for robust growth: Report
The surge in demand, per the report, is attributed to Vietnam’s developing electrical industry, which currently lacks the technical expertise and production capacity to meet domestic needs. As a result, the country relies heavily on imports of circuit breakers and other electrical protection devices.
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