January 23, 2025
Seychelles maintains steady foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, Seychelles recorded investments in Vietnam in the amount of 27 new projects with US$273.97 million in newly registered capital…
Vietnam housing and construction materials prices increase in December 2024
For the full year, prices of housing and construction materials showed a 5.20 percent rise over 2023 levels, reflecting sustained growth in the sector.
Vietnam’s machine, equipment, tools, and instruments exports decline by 6.36 percent in December
Vietnam’s machine, equipment, tools, and instruments exports total US$52.19 billion for 2024, reflecting strong demand despite the month-on-month decline.
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products decline by 2.82 percent in December
New Zealand remained the largest supplier, contributing US$30.05 million, a 16.19 percent increase from November. Australia showed the highest month-on-month growth, surging by 59.29 percent to US$14.93 million. Imports from the USA and Malaysia also saw increases of 4.08 percent and 7.30 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s plywood and veneer production grows steadily in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector expanded by 7.5 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. Over the full year, cumulative growth reached 12.0 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, highlighting robust performance in this industry.
Vietnam’s coal imports surge by 44.09 percent in December
Australia became the standout supplier in December, with imports surging by 81.49 percent to US$218.97 million. Indonesia remained the largest supplier overall, exporting US$244.16 million worth of coal, a 12.67 percent rise from the previous month. Imports from Russia also saw an extraordinary increase of 315.72 percent, reaching US$66.51 million.
Vietnam’s Ba Ria – Vung Tau province sees fall in FDI performance in 2024
The continued FDI inflows highlight Ba Ria – Vung Tau’s attractiveness as a key investment destination, particularly in industries such as energy, logistics, and manufacturing…
Vietnam’s cement and lime sector shows steady growth in December
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 7.9 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. However, for the full year of 2024, cumulative growth was a modest 0.3 percent compared to 2023, indicating stabilisation in the industry over the year.
Cambodian tourist arrivals to Vietnam surge by 27.59 percent in December
Cambodian tourists are drawn to Vietnam’s proximity, affordability, and diverse attractions. Popular destinations include Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, which are easily accessible via land crossings.
In today’s Vietnam news: Credit limits removed for some major projects, Estonian web security company market entry, Vingroup’s Vuong becomes major shareholder LP Bank,
In today’s Vietnam news: More land for Trump golf course, Hanoi metro awarded Vingroup, Rising bank bond interest rates, GE contract stalled power plant
In today’s Vietnam news: MSCI market review, Russia’s Gazprom abandons LNG plant project, Horror movie making warning, Banking risk analysis, Denmark-VN ethanol cooperation, Work
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It