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February 27, 2025
Vietnam’s paper and paper product exports decline by 15.16 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products fell by 15.16 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$148.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Processing and manufacturing industry output in Vietnam sees January fall
Vietnam’s processing and manufacturing industry increased by 72.6 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 92.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers rise 15.67 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers increased by 15.67 percent month-on-month in January to US$143.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$124.34 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement drop 11.27 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement fell by 11.27 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$76.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$86.12 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones and precious metals fall 36.76 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones and precious metals decreased by 36.76 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$55.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a significant decline from US$87.64 million recorded in December.
Hong Kong firms add US$161.05 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Hong Kong firms contributed US$161.05 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 32 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$546.28 million compared to December, which saw US$707.33 million in registered capital with 44 new projects.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product exports decline 10.32 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products fell 10.32 percent month-on-month to US$1.42 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
German tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 27,994 tourists from Germany in January, accounting for 1.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 19.3 percent increase from December and a 22.9 percent rise year-on-year.
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