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Day: January 31, 2025
Indonesian tourist arrivals to Vietnam grow by 16.86 percent in December
Indonesian travellers are drawn to Vietnam for its cultural diversity, shopping opportunities, and vibrant culinary experiences. Popular destinations include Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, which are well-suited for short-haul travel…
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products rise by 18.90 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products increased by 18.90 percent in December compared to November, reaching US$80.3 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s plastics exports decline by 3.33 percent in December
Vietnam’s plastics exports total US$2.63 billion for 2024…
Vietnam’s wood processing sector shows strong annual growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 13.3 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the entire year of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 8.5 percent compared to 2023, reflecting consistent progress across the industry.
Finland sees decline in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
All up, in 2024, Finland invested in 2 new projects with US$34.66 million in newly registered capital.
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rise by 32.53 percent in December
Tanzania emerged as the standout supplier in December, with imports surging by an extraordinary 855.01 percent to US$87.78 million. Indonesia also showed significant growth, with imports rising 33.47 percent to US$27.77 million.
Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry, and fisheries records FDI drop in December
In 2024, the sector attracted a total of 11 new projects with US$77.64 million in newly registered capital…
Vietnam’s beer production estimated to reach 4.49 billion liters in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 400.7 million liters of beer, maintaining steady output despite a slight increase in December.
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