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Day: March 5, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides and rodenticides fall 32.60 percent in January
the-shiv March 5, 2025 7:48 pm
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and related materials declined by 32.60 percent month-on-month in January to US$65.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$97.06 million recorded in December.
Paper and paper products production in Vietnam declines in January
the-shiv March 5, 2025 6:11 pm
Vietnam’s paper and paper products industry output increased by 44.3 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 64.3 percent above 2019 levels.
Seychelles firms add US$30.95 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
the-shiv March 5, 2025 5:20 pm
In January, firms from Seychelles contributed US$30.95 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 2 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$33.40 million compared to December, which saw US$64.35 million in registered capital with 3 new projects.
Polish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
the-shiv March 5, 2025 8:53 am
Vietnam welcomed 8,678 tourists from Poland in January, accounting for 0.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 20.6 percent increase from December and a 29.3 percent rise year-on-year.
Right Now, a Weak Dong Could be Good for Vietnam. Here’s Why.
Mark Barnes March 5, 2025 8:14 am
The depreciation of the Vietnamese dong has picked up speed since the Lunar New Year break with the State Bank of Vietnam easing its intervention efforts. This is not, however, necessarily a bad thing and could even be a good thing in certain circumstances. With this in mind, this article looks at Vietnam’s monetary policy and how it is changing, who benefits from a stronger dong, who benefits from a weaker dong, and how these outcomes are connected.
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