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Day: February 16, 2025
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals drop by 8.67 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals declined by 8.67 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$43.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fishery product exports decline by 11.25 percent in January
Vietnam’s fishery product exports fell by 11.25 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$773.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Auto parts production in Vietnam declines in January despite strong baseline growth
Vietnam’s production of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines increased by 125.7 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a decline from December 2024, when output was 178.0 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts fall in January
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts decreased to US$856.15 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a drop from US$973.97 million recorded in December.
Education and training sector in Vietnam records US$0.19 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s education and training sector registered a total of US$190,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI) with three new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$400,000 compared to December, which saw US$600,000 in registered capital with five new projects.
Education costs in Vietnam decline slightly in January
Education costs in Vietnam fell by 0.04 percent in January, driven by a 0.05 percent decrease in education services, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles fall 46.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles decreased by 46.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$163.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a significant decline from US$303.57 million recorded in December.
US tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 92,538 tourists from the United States in January, accounting for 4.5 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 25.5 percent increase from December and a 22.3 percent rise year-on-year.
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