February 19, 2025
Vietnam’s rubber products exports fall by 9.66 percent in January
Vietnam’s rubber products exports declined by 9.66 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$106.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports decline by 9.79 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of furniture made from materials other than wood fell by 9.79 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$333.60 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronic products, computers, and optical products in Vietnam see annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s production of electronic products, computers, and optical products increased by 105.6 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 130.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products fall 22.5 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products fell by 22.5 percent month-on-month in January to US$541.67 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$699.25 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products fall 23.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products decreased by 23.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$197.54 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$257.34 million recorded in December.
Mining sector in Vietnam records just US$10K in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s mining sector registered a total of US$10,000 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 million in new registered capital.
Vietnam’s imports of paper products fall 28.52 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of paper products decreased by 28.52 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$75.05 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$105 million recorded in December.
Australian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 66,504 tourists from Australia in January, accounting for 3.2 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 30.0 percent increase from December and a 7.1 percent rise year-on-year.
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