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Day: February 21, 2025
Vietnam’s handbag, suitcase, and headgear exports decline by 12.95 percent in January
the-shiv February 21, 2025 8:22 pm
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
the-shiv February 21, 2025 7:37 pm
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.
Gambling in Vietnam 2025: Laws, Casinos & Betting Landscape
the-shiv February 21, 2025 7:20 pm
Gambling in Vietnam is illegal but that doesn’t stop a sizable amount of betting occurring. This tends to peak around major sporting events. Recognising that this might be a problem, or perhaps that Vietnam is missing out on millions of dollars worth of tax revenue, there have been recent moves to try to legalise the practice. In this light, this cheat sheet runs through how gambling works in Vietnam, who can gamble, and the key regulations governing gambling that is already permitted…
Vietnam’s imports of computers and electrical products rise 4.41 percent in January
the-shiv February 21, 2025 6:58 pm
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
the-shiv February 21, 2025 6:37 pm
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
the-shiv February 21, 2025 5:29 pm
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
the-shiv February 21, 2025 3:28 pm
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
Mark Barnes February 21, 2025 8:57 am
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers the latest State Bank open market operations, African Swine Fever outbreaks, Samsung Vietnam’s latest financial data, foreign investor securities holdings, and more…
Vietnam’s tea exports decline by 24.39 percent in January
the-shiv February 21, 2025 8:28 am
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
the-shiv February 21, 2025 8:20 am
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.
Minimum Wage in Vietnam 2025: Monthly & Hourly
the-shiv February 21, 2025 7:08 am
Vietnam’s minimum wage is an attractive draw-card for businesses in a broad range of industries. Among the lowest in Southeast Asia, foreign firms may be able to realise real value by making the most of this low-cost labour. This article looks at all the key details a foreign firm might need to know.
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