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March 7, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel fall 36.03 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel dropped by 36.03 percent month-on-month in January to US$691.29 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$1.08 billion recorded in December.
Processing of milk and dairy products in Vietnam declines in January but sees annual growth
Vietnam’s processing of milk and dairy output increased by 26.3 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 40.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Thailand firms add US$19.38 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, firms from Thailand contributed US$19.38 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 a decrease of US$27.34 million compared to December, which saw US$46.72 million in registered capital with 2 new projects.
Swedish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 6,048 tourists from Sweden in January, accounting for 0.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 5.9 percent increase from December and a 31.8 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam News Roundup: February 28 to March 6
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers an extension to Vietnam’s electric car registration fee exemption, February’s Purchasing Managers’ Index, a possible crypto exchange for Vietnam, the latest State Bank open market operations, and more…
In today’s Vietnam news: Ready-to-drink tea market report, Rights groups EU action on Vietnam civic space crackdown, Taxi company buy 2,000 Vinfast cars, Vietnam
In today’s Vietnam news: South Korea – Vietnam leaders meeting, Vietjet COMAC lease agreement, EVN FiT eligibility problems proposed resolution, FDI firms fined over
In today’s Vietnam news: Vietnam-flagged LPG tanker passes Hormuz Strait, To Lam in China, Coffee concerns dry weather in VN, Coal mining output increase
This interview with Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen, the Vietnam Southern Region Sales Manager at HAP Commodities Consulting, covers how the Iran–Hormuz conflict is affecting the coffee
This is an interview with Hao Qiu, the Founder of Fair Farm Vietnam. It looks at how global factors, including Brazil’s crop outlook and Middle
This is an interview with Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (producer of LaCaph-branded coffee). It covers how the Middle East crisis is