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Vietnam and the Middle Income Trap: Unpacked
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Buy More, Sell Less: Tackling Vietnam’s Trade Surplus with the US
Is Vietnam the Next Asian Tiger Economy?
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Building An International Financial Centre in Vietnam: Unpacked
Vietnam’s Economy in 2024: A Brief Recap
What to Watch Now Google Has An Office in Vietnam
Does Vietnam Have a Private Consumption Problem Too?
The 8th Session of Vietnam’s National Assembly: Key Takeaways
Rethinking Financing Vietnam’s Clean Energy Transition
Vietnam’s New Social Media ID Regulations: Unpacked
How Well Prepared Is Vietnam for a Trump Presidency?
Temu in Vietnam: What’s Fair in Free Trade?
Media Relations in Vietnam: Lessons from VinFast
It’s Time to Talk About Vietnam’s Credit Growth Policy…
Vietnam’s Economy in Q3 Beyond GDP Growth: Unpacked
Paying For Vietnam’s High-Speed Rail: Unpacked
Day: January 23, 2025
Vietnam’s Agriculture Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s agriculture sector plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employing a large portion of the workforce. It is a diverse sector, encompassing crops, livestock, forestry, and fisheries. The country is a leading global exporter of products such as rice, coffee, and seafood. In recent years, the sector has seen a shift towards higher-value crops and more sustainable farming practices, as the government aims to enhance both productivity and environmental sustainability.
Vietnam’s Animal Feed Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s animal feed industry is a vital component of the country’s agricultural sector, supporting its rapidly expanding livestock and aquaculture industries. This is driven by rising meat consumption, modern farming practices, and export opportunities in aquaculture, though challenges remain in reducing dependency on imports and enhancing domestic production capacities…
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.