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Day: January 23, 2025

Agriculture in Vietnam 2025: Exports, Challenges & Industry Trends

the-shiv January 23, 2025 7:53 pm

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 2025: Trends, Challenges & Key Players

the-shiv January 23, 2025 7:12 pm

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

the-shiv January 23, 2025 7:12 pm

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

the-shiv January 23, 2025 5:16 pm

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

the-shiv January 23, 2025 4:41 pm

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

the-shiv January 23, 2025 1:33 pm

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

the-shiv January 23, 2025 11:49 am

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

the-shiv January 23, 2025 10:38 am

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.