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February 22, 2025
Vietnam’s insulated wire and cable exports fall by 4.68 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables declined by 4.68 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$301.91 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fiber production in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s fiber production increased by 92.8 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 108.1 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of cotton fall 3.23 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of cotton declined by 3.23 percent month-on-month in January to US$225.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$233.38 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products fall 7.28 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products decreased by 7.28 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$74.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$80.26 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products fall 29.52 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products decreased by 29.52 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$589.58 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$836.52 million recorded in December.
Korean firms contribute US$1.25 billion to Vietnam January FDI tally
In January, Korean firms added a total of US$1.25 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam as well as 30 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks a decrease of US$1.91 billion compared to December, which saw US$3.17 billion in registered capital with 42 new projects.
Calls for 7 percent minimum wage hike in Vietnam in 2025
Ha Minh Vi, the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Trade Union of Industrial Zones in Bac Giang province, has told reporters that he would like to see the minimum wage in Vietnam increase by 7 percent this year. This comes amid reports the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs is preparing to conduct a wages survey to use as a basis for discussing the next minimum wage adjustment.
New dog racing track approved for south-central Vietnam
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed off on a dog racing track project in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province. A licence to operate a bookmaking service, however, has not been approved with developers advised to apply when the track is complete, VietnamNet is reporting.
Vietnam’s mobile phone exports rise by 32.43 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts thereof increased 32.43 percent month-on-month to US$4.83 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Russian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
Vietnam welcomed 42,515 tourists from Russia in January, accounting for 2.1 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 49.1 percent increase from December and a significant 116.8 percent rise year-on-year.
In today’s Vietnam news: Ready-to-drink tea market report, Rights groups EU action on Vietnam civic space crackdown, Taxi company buy 2,000 Vinfast cars, Vietnam
In today’s Vietnam news: South Korea – Vietnam leaders meeting, Vietjet COMAC lease agreement, EVN FiT eligibility problems proposed resolution, FDI firms fined over
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam-flagged LPG tanker passes Hormuz Strait, To Lam in China, Coffee concerns dry weather in VN, Coal mining output increase
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