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Day: February 8, 2025
Clean coal output in Vietnam declines by 4.06 percent in January
Vietnam’s clean coal production is estimated at 3.22 million tons in January, reflecting a 4.06 percent decline from 3.36 million tons in December, according to the General Office of Statistics.
Real estate industry in Vietnam records US$1.02 billion in new FDI, January
In January, Vietnam’s real estate business activities sector registered a total of US$1.02 billion in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$333.76 million compared to December, which saw US$683.3 million.
Medical services and medicine costs in Vietnam rise in January
Medical services and medicine costs in Vietnam increased by 9.47 percent in January, contributing 0.51 percentage points to Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam sees strong growth in Asian tourist arrivals in January
Vietnam recorded 1,606,888 Asian tourist arrivals in January, making up 77.6 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 16.2 percent month-on-month increase from December and a 42.8 percent rise year-on-year.
Extractive industry in Vietnam continues to decline in January
Vietnam’s extractive industry output contracted by 32.9 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. The sector also saw a 28.4 percent decline from 2019 levels in December, indicating a continued downward trend.
Vietnam’s higher education market to grow by US$616.5 million by 2029: Report
Vietnam’s consumer electronics production stood at 286.8 in January, slightly lower than 288.9 in December, marking a 0.7 percent decline month-on-month. This downward trend suggests a slowdown in production after the year-end peak.
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