February 20, 2025
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports decline by 6.59 percent in January
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports fell by 6.59 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$102.29 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Household electrical appliances production in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s production of household electrical appliances increased by 102.8 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 175.5 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of coal fall 5.1 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of coal fell by 5.1 percent month-on-month in January to US$562.93 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$593.09 million recorded in December.
Foreign investors hold just US$12.6 billion worth of Vietnam stocks as of end 2024
At the end of 2024 foreign investors held just VND 323.53 trillion or US$12.65 billion worth of Vietnamese securities, the General Director of Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation said Monday. This is just 7.35 percent of the securities registered with the corporation which includes everything from bonds to stocks to government debt.
Vietnam’s imports of yarn fall 18.82 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of yarn decreased by 18.82 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$193.46 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$238.31 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories of motor vehicles fall 22.09 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories for motor vehicles dropped by 22.09 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$373.16 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$478.98 million recorded in December.
Vietnam island hot-spot to relocate homeless on major holidays
Authorities in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, an island holiday hot spot off the country’s south coast, have announced they intend to “relocate homeless individuals, beggars, the elderly, mentally ill and disabled people, and others living on the streets,” on major holidays, Tuoi Tre is reporting. This is “…to preserve the tourism image for both domestic and international visitors.”
Samsung Vietnam records slight revenue increase but drop in exports in 2024
The General Director of Samsung Vietnam has told the Prime Minister of Vietnam that Samsung Vietnam recorded revenue of US$62.5 billion after exporting US$54.4 billion worth of goods from Vietnam in 2024, Zing News is reporting. This is a slight increase in revenue but a drop in exports compared to 2023.
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector in Vietnam records US$4.53 million fall in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector recorded a total foreign direct investment (FDI) of negative US$4.53 million, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. That said, this actually marks an improvement over December, which saw a total withdrawal of FDI of US$17.0 million in registered capital.
African Swine Fever continues to wreak havoc on Vietnam’s pork market
Outbreaks of African Swine Fever–or ASF–have been reported in multiple provinces in Vietnam and have been ravaging pork supplies pushing up pork prices.
Vietnam’s still image and video camera exports dip slightly in January
Vietnam’s still image and video camera exports saw a slight decline of 0.95 percent month-on-month in January, totalling US$575.29 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Indian tourist arrivals in Vietnam see slight annual growth in January
Vietnam welcomed 48,536 tourists from India in January, accounting for 2.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This reflects a 13.0 percent decline from December but a 5.2 percent increase year-on-year.
Vietnam’s 8 Percent GDP Growth Target: Unpacked
There has been a lot of buzz around an 8 percent GDP growth target recently approved by Vietnam’s National Assembly. It is, however, just a target and ultimately doesn’t really mean much on a practical level. This article looks at what GDP growth targets do, the problems they present, and the outcomes or lack thereof.
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