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Day: February 28, 2025
Vietnam’s pastry, sweets, and cereal product exports fall by 16.28 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products declined by 16.28 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$97.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s coal exports plunge 65.89 percent in January
Vietnam’s coal exports saw a dramatic drop of 65.89 percent month-on-month in January, reaching just US$6.39 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a substantial decrease from US$18.73 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of rubber fall 25.55 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of rubber decreased by 25.55 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$282.94 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$380.03 million recorded in December.
Taiwan firms add US$138.81 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Taiwan firms contributed US$138.81 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 18 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$109.95 million compared to December, which saw US$248.76 million in registered capital with 14 new projects.
Motorcycle manufacturing in Vietnam sees strong monthly growth despite annual decline
Vietnam’s motorcycle manufacturing industry increased by 68.6 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. This was higher than December 2024, when output stood at 24.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s yarn exports fall 21.71 percent in January
Vietnam’s yarn exports declined by 21.71 percent month-on-month to US$301.31 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singaporean tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline sharply in January
Vietnam recorded 25,817 tourist arrivals from Singapore in January, making up 1.2 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a significant 43.9 percent decline from December and a 24.9 percent drop year-on-year.
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