December 16, 2024
Vietnam’s culture, entertainment, and tourism prices rises slightly in November
The sector has demonstrated consistent growth throughout 2024, with September’s CPI at 2.03 percent and a mid-year peak of 2.35 percent in June. Seasonal activities, festivals, and increased tourism demand have been key drivers of the fluctuations observed during the year.
Vietnam’s education CPI records further decline in November
Earlier in the year, education CPI showed notable fluctuations. September saw a slight rise of 1.21 percent, while August experienced a substantial increase of 7.13 percent…
Vietnam’s imports from Japan decline by 11.99 percent in November
Computers, electrical products, and spare parts remained the largest import category but fell sharply by 26.45 percent to US$368.27 million. Machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments also dropped by 12.78 percent to US$342.59 million.
Vietnam sees steady performance in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries FDI in November
Year-to-date (YTD), the sector has attracted a total of 11 new projects and US$94.7 million in newly registered capital, reflecting solid growth for the year.
USDA releases half-year Vietnam Coffee Report
The report notes that 85 percent of Vietnam’s coffee exports are low-value green beans as opposed to higher value processed coffee products along with a few other choice insights.
Another Vietnam international school shuttered on poor financial management
This is significant in that it is another in a series of international school closures on poor financial management. Of note, Green Shoots International School in Hoi An closed down last year leaving parents out of pocket and the American International School Vietnam (AISV) in Ho Chi Minh City was also closed down earlier this year.
African tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 3.06 percent in November
Year-to-date, African arrivals reached 47,015, reflecting a significant 33.7 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The growth highlights Vietnam’s growing appeal to travellers from the African continent, supported by increasing connectivity and targeted tourism promotion.
Vietnam’s exports to China decline 7.6 percent in November
Telephones, mobile phones, and parts thereof remained the largest export category, totalling US$1.12 billion, though this marked a sharp decline of 33.65 percent month-on-month. Computers, electrical products, and spare parts surged by 35.89 percent to US$1.10 billion, demonstrating strong demand.
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