March 3, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products fall in January
Vietnam’s imports of fishery products declined to US$234.09 million in January, down from US$306.12 million recorded in December, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beverage production in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s beverage production increased by 51.3 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 67.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Switzerland firms add US$45.29 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Swiss firms contributed US$45.29 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 1 new project, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$42.48 million compared to December, which saw US$2.81 million in registered capital with 1 new project.
Laos tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 15,072 tourist arrivals from Laos in January, accounting for 0.7 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 22.8 percent decrease from December but a significant 99.4 percent increase year-on-year.
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