March 1, 2025
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.
Medical and rehabilitation equipment production in Vietnam sees January decline
Vietnam’s production of medical, dental, orthopaedic, and rehabilitation equipment and instruments increased by 57.5 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 84.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Samoa firms add US$81.03 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Samoa firms contributed US$81.03 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 3 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$3.16 million compared to December, which saw US$77.87 million in registered capital with 5 new projects.
Indonesian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 19,274 tourists from Indonesia in January, accounting for 0.9 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 7.7 percent increase from December and a 7.5 percent rise year-on-year.
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