January 8, 2025
Korea sees significant growth in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
Year-to-date, Korea has invested in 410 new projects with US$7.06 billion in newly registered capital, showing an extraordinary growth of 842 percent compared to the previous year.
Thailand sees stable foreign direct investment into Vietnam in December
In 2024, Thailand invested in 28 new projects with US$225.24 million in newly registered capital.
Vietnam’s electrical equipment production sees steady 2024 growth
Year-on-year, the sector posted a modest growth of 1.3 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth reached 7.3 percent compared to 2023, reflecting solid overall annual performance despite the year-end dip.
Vietnam’s Economy in 2024: A Brief Recap
Vietnam had a bumper year in 2024 based on GDP figures alone. Released on Monday, data from the General Office of Statistics, found that the economy had increased in size by 7.09 percent, a significant jump from the 5.05 percent it recorded in 2023. But that’s not to say Vietnam is on a sure footing heading into 2025 (it actually looks more to the contrary) or that everyone was a winner…
Vietnam’s wood, bamboo, and rattan production show steady annual growth
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 11.1 percent in December compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 9.7 percent compared to 2023, reflecting consistent progress throughout the year.
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
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Vietnam’s government forecasts a 40 percent surge in property-related revenue in 2027 despite weakening real estate transactions, raising questions about the sustainability of its
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