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Day: January 11, 2025
Vietnam post and telecommunication prices decline in 2024
For the full year 2024, costs decreased by 1.02 percent compared to 2023, reflecting continued downward trends in telecommunications prices due to increased competition and the introduction of cost-effective digital solutions.
UK sees stable foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, the UK invested in 44 new projects with US$241.30 million in newly registered capital.
American tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline slightly in December
Vietnam recorded 92,175 visitors from the Americas in December, a decrease of 2,912 visitors or 3.06 percent compared to November. Despite this monthly dip, the total number of visitors from the Americas reached 1,000,077 in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 10.7 percent.
Vietnam stock market capitalisation in 2024 up 21.2 percent over 2023
The market capitalisation of Vietnam’s stock market reached nearly VND 7.2 trillion or about US$288 billion in 2024, a 21.2 percent rise compared to a year earlier. This increase brings market capitalisation to approximately 70.4 percent of Vietnam’s estimated GDP for 2023, according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
Vietnam outbound FDI tops US$664 million in 2024
In 2024, Vietnam’s total investment abroad is expected to reach nearly US$664.8 million, a 57.7% increase from 2023, according to a press release from the Ministry of Planning and Investment. This was spread across 164 new projects and 26 capital adjustments abroad.
Vietnam car sales slump by over 30 percent in December over November
Year-to-date sales for 2024 stood at 295,979 units, reflecting a 7 percent increase year-on-year. Despite the monthly decline, buses demonstrated the most substantial annual growth at 31 percent, totalling 7,748 units sold in 2024.
Vietnam’s chemical production shows steady annual growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector experienced a decline of 3.2 percent in December compared to December 2023. However, cumulative production for the full year of 2024 grew by 11.9 percent compared to 2023, reflecting solid overall annual growth despite fluctuations.
Vietnam’s beer and malt production rises in December but records mostly stagnant 2024
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 8.5 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. However, for the full year of 2024, cumulative production declined slightly by 0.1 percent compared to 2023, indicating stagnation in overall annual output.
Vietnam’s miscellaneous service activities sector sees strong growth in December
In 2024, the sector attracted a total of 9 new projects with US$169,500 in newly registered capital.
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