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Day: February 15, 2025
Vietnam’s plastics exports fall by 11.04 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 8:49 pm
Vietnam’s exports of plastics declined by 11.04 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$157.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports decline by 7.24 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 8:08 pm
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports fell by 7.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$60.71 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s printing industry output declines in January after strong December
the-shiv February 15, 2025 7:05 pm
Vietnam’s printing industry recorded a 145.9 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a drop from December 2024, when output stood at 193.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of cameras and parts fall 9.31 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 5:54 pm
Vietnam’s imports of cameras and parts decreased by 9.31 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$177.08 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$195.27 million recorded in December.
Financial, banking, and insurance sector in Vietnam records US$3.96 million in January FDI
the-shiv February 15, 2025 3:03 pm
In January, Vietnam’s financial, banking, and insurance sector registered a total of US$3.96 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$2.4 million compared to December, which recorded US$1.5 million in new registered capital.
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam record .27 percent January rise
the-shiv February 15, 2025 2:28 pm
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam increased by 0.27 percent in January, driven by higher demand during the Lunar New Year, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products rise 4.76 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 9:10 am
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products increased by 4.76 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$103.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$99.23 million recorded in December.
Cambodian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 7:55 am
Vietnam recorded 100,150 tourist arrivals from Cambodia in January, making up 4.8 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This reflects a sharp 64.2 percent increase from December and an impressive 168.6 percent rise year-on-year.
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