February 17, 2025
Vietnam’s rice exports decline by 10.54 percent in January
Vietnam’s rice exports fell by 10.54 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$324.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s footwear exports fall by 10.16 percent in January
Vietnam’s footwear exports declined by 10.16 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$1.90 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruit and vegetable processing industry in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables increased by 118.4 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 140.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials fall 23.73 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials decreased by 23.73 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$490.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$643.60 million recorded in December.
Health and social assistance sector in Vietnam records US$0.19 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s health and social assistance activities sector registered a total of US$190,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$200,000 compared to December, which saw US$300,000 in registered capital.
Post and telecommunications costs in Vietnam decline in January
Post and telecommunications costs in Vietnam decreased by 0.12 percent in January, reflecting lower prices for mobile devices, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products fall 14.15 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products decreased by 14.15 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$200.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$234.00 million recorded in December.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 91,373 tourist arrivals from Taiwan in January, accounting for 4.4 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 17.9 percent decrease from December but an 8.5 percent increase year-on-year.
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