February 21, 2025
Vietnam’s handbag, suitcase, and headgear exports decline by 12.95 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas fell by 12.95 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$362.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in Vietnam sees January decline
Vietnam’s electricity generation, transmission, and distribution increased by 100.9 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 110.0 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of computers and electrical products rise 4.41 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components increased by 4.41 percent month-on-month in January to US$9.73 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$9.32 billion recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and materials fall 24.36 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials decreased by 24.36 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$72.94 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$96.42 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products fall 46.15 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products decreased by 46.15 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$40.5 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$75.22 million recorded in December.
Information and communication sector in Vietnam records negative US$83.87 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s information and communication sector recorded a total foreign direct investment (FDI) of negative US$83.87 million across ten new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$117.1 million compared to December, which saw US$33.3 million in registered capital across 18 new projects.
Vietnam News Roundup: February 13 to February 20
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Vietnam’s tea exports decline by 24.39 percent in January
Vietnam’s tea exports fell by 24.39 percent month-on-month in January, totalling US$16.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 42,935 tourist arrivals from Malaysia in January, representing 2.1 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 21.2 percent decline from December and an 11.5 percent drop year-on-year.
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