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Day: January 18, 2025
9 Vietnam Economy Data Sets Foreign Firms Should Track in 2025
As Vietnam continues to expand its role in global trade and attract foreign direct investment, understanding its economic trends is critical for maintaining investor confidence and ensuring sustainable development. Accurate and timely economic data allows international partners and financial institutions to assess Vietnam’s creditworthiness, economic stability, and growth potential. This article list several key economic data sets foreign firms should keep track of…
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports rise by 12.88 percent in December
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports total US$3.41 billion for 2024, reflecting strong demand…
Vietnam’s toy and game production falls in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector contracted by 6.8 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year, cumulative production decreased by 1.6 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, highlighting ongoing challenges in this industry.
Swedish tourist arrivals to Vietnam grow by 69.22 percent in December
Swedish visitors often seek eco-tourism and adventure activities, such as trekking in Sapa, exploring rural villages, and cruising the Mekong Delta. Culinary tourism also appeals to Swedish travellers, who enjoy Vietnam’s fresh and diverse cuisine.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden products exports rise by 8.15 percent in December
Vietnam’s wood and wooden products exports total US$16.28 billion for 2024, driven by robust demand across major markets, including the USA and Japan.
Vietnam’s fertilizer imports decline by 20.83 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, contributing US$66.53 million, though this was a 21.87 percent decrease from November. South Korea and Malaysia recorded sharp increases, with imports surging by 239.70 percent and 515.07 percent, respectively. Japan and Norway also showed growth, with increases of 14.22 percent and 26.66 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s Novaland delays interest repayment on US$300 million SGX bond lot
Vietnam’s embattled real estate developer Novaland has advised investors via a disclosure to the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) that a bond interest repayment due January 16 will not proceed as scheduled. The firm has said it has insufficient resources to make the repayment because “… the progress in resolving the legal obstacles for real estate projects has not proceeded as planned, substantially affecting cash collection of the company…”
Vietnam’s chemical imports rise by 10.45 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, exporting US$308.37 million worth of chemicals, a month-on-month growth of 10.00 percent. Taiwan followed with US$61.32 million, rising 9.86 percent. Significant growth was also observed from Japan, with imports increasing by 32.67 percent to US$49.22 million, and South Korea, which rose by 24.13 percent to US$45.82 million.
Russia sees decline in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, Russian firms invested in 17 new projects in Vietnam with US$18.18 million in newly registered capital…
Vietnam’s manufacturing and processing industry FDI jumps in December
In 2024, the manufacturing and processing industry attracted a total of 1,169 new projects with US$25.58 billion in newly registered capital.
Where are Nikes Made in Vietnam 2025?
This article breaks down Nike products made in Vietnam and the footwear manufacturers making them by type and region providing a general overview of the structure of Nike operations in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Hung Yen province sees strong FDI growth in 2024
The surge in FDI highlights Hung Yen’s growing appeal as an investment destination, particularly in the manufacturing and high-tech sectors.
Vietnam’s chemical paint production estimated to reach 1.4 million tons in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 130,400 tons of chemical paint, showing solid output despite a slight increase in December.
Vietnam’s plastic products sector records significant growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector posted a remarkable growth of 20.7 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. Over the entire year, cumulative growth reached 24.9 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting a robust performance in this critical industry.