February 18, 2025
Vietnam’s rubber exports decline by 34.02 percent in January
Vietnam’s rubber exports fell by 34.02 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$298.68 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports fall by 29.21 percent in January
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports declined by 29.21 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$374.50 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cement, lime, and plaster production in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s production of cement, lime, and plaster increased by 112.0 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 stood at 155.5 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts fall 6.54 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts fell by 6.54 percent month-on-month in January to US$172.66 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$184.74 million recorded in December. Year-to-date, Vietnam’s total imports of cashew nuts stood at US$172.66 million. Tanzania was the largest supplier, contributing US$88.49
Vietnam’s imports of wheat rise 6.48 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of wheat increased by 6.48 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$107.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$100.89 million recorded in December.
Arts, entertainment and recreation sector in Vietnam records US$0.16 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s arts, entertainment, and recreation sector registered a total of US$160,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$1 million compared to December, which saw US$1.1 million in registered capital.
Vietnam’s imports of paper fall 26.09 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of paper decreased by 26.09 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$154.47 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$209.01 million recorded in December.
Japanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 72,311 tourists from Japan in January, making up 3.5 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 30.2 percent increase from December and a 19.3 percent rise year-on-year.
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