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February 1, 2025
Vietnam’s rubber and plastic products production shows strong 2024 growth
Year-on-year, the sector posted a robust growth of 20.7 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth reached an impressive 24.9 percent compared to 2023, highlighting a strong annual performance.
Vietnam’s accommodation and food services sector sees jump in FDI in December
In 2024, the sector attracted a total of 38 new projects with US$123.65 million in newly registered capital.
Canada sees stable foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, Canada invested in 21 new projects with US$73.15 million in newly registered capital…
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts drop by 8.09 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts total US$4.34 billion for 2024, reflecting a strong performance despite the month-on-month decline. The “Other” category showed a slight increase of 1.40 percent month-on-month, reaching US$205.7 million.
Vietnam’s precious stones, precious metals, and articles thereof exports decline by 23.94 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones, precious metals, and articles thereof total US$634.46 million for 2024.
Vietnam’s corn imports decline by 2.68 percent in December
Argentina saw a significant increase in its exports to Vietnam, rising by 20.99 percent to US$137.16 million. Laos also recorded substantial growth, with imports increasing by 134.90 percent to US$3.87 million. However, imports from Brazil dropped sharply by 21.71 percent, contributing US$182.87 million in December.
Danish tourist arrivals to Vietnam grow by 6.36 percent in December
Danish visitors often enjoy eco-tourism activities, such as trekking in Sapa or exploring the Mekong Delta, and prefer immersive experiences such as local homestays and cultural tours. Culinary tourism, particularly Vietnamese street food, is another key highlight for Danish tourists.
Vietnam’s motorbike production estimated to reach 3.11 million units in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 279,500 units of motorbikes, demonstrating steady output despite a slight increase in December.
In today’s Vietnam news: Ready-to-drink tea market report, Rights groups EU action on Vietnam civic space crackdown, Taxi company buy 2,000 Vinfast cars, Vietnam
In today’s Vietnam news: South Korea – Vietnam leaders meeting, Vietjet COMAC lease agreement, EVN FiT eligibility problems proposed resolution, FDI firms fined over
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam-flagged LPG tanker passes Hormuz Strait, To Lam in China, Coffee concerns dry weather in VN, Coal mining output increase
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