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Day: December 29, 2024
Vietnam’s textile, leather, and footwear materials exports drop 8.1 percent in November
the-shiv December 29, 2024 10:00 pm
Indonesia was the largest market, importing US$31.86 million of these materials, representing a modest decrease of 2.79 percent
Norwegian tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 66.31 percent in November
the-shiv December 29, 2024 6:00 pm
Year-to-date, Norwegian arrivals reached 24,545, representing a 34.3 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Norway remains a growing source market for Vietnam within Northern Europe.
Vietnam’s rice exports dip in November
the-shiv December 29, 2024 2:00 pm
Year-to-date rice exports reached US$5.30 billion, with the Philippines being the top destination, accounting for US$2.47 billion. However, exports to the Philippines saw an 8.38 percent decline compared to October.
Vietnam’s motors and transformers sector faces mixed results in November
the-shiv December 29, 2024 10:00 am
Year-on-year, the industry grew marginally by 0.29 percent to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. For the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth reached 6.35 percent, indicating long-term resilience despite short-term challenges.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 28.69 percent in November
the-shiv December 29, 2024 6:00 am
Year-to-date, arrivals from Taiwan reached 234,140, reflecting a significant 111 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Taiwan has emerged as a vital market for Vietnam, demonstrating strong post-pandemic recovery and travel interest.
Vietnam’s fertiliser exports reflect mixed trends in November
the-shiv December 29, 2024 2:00 am
Cambodia emerged as the top importer, purchasing US$22.14 million worth of fertilisers, despite a slight drop of 4.51 percent from October. South Korea followed, with imports surging by 36.02 percent to US$9.33 million.
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