March 12, 2025
Vietnam’s imports of computers and electrical products rise 6.90 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components increased by 6.90 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$10.41 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total imports for the year to US$20.15 billion.
Vietnam’s natural gas extraction declines by 14.5% in February 2025
Vietnam’s natural gas extraction in gaseous form has seen a decrease in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country extracted 458.3 million m³ of natural gas in January 2025. In February, this figure dropped.
Vietnam’s gift card market set to reach US$1.43 billion by 2029
Vietnam’s gift card market has experienced strong growth, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8 percent between 2020 and 2024. This momentum is expected to continue, with the market projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.2 percent from 2025 to 2029, reaching an estimated value of US$1.43 billion by the end of the forecast period, according to Research and Markets.
Vietnam’s yarn exports increase by 15.18 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s yarn exports increased by 15.18 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$347.06 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
European tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in February
Vietnam recorded 239,702 tourist arrivals from Europe in February, accounting for 12.7 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 10.1 percent decline from January, although the year-to-date total reached 506,346 visitors, making up 12.8 percent of overall arrivals.
Vietnam’s yarn imports increase by 9.68 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s yarn imports rose by 9.68 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$212.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$193.46 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$405.83 million.
Vietnam’s Aviation Industry: State of Play 2025
Vietnam’s airline industry has been struggling to find its footing since COVID-19. Whereas some of the problems facing the industry last year have been alleviated, it still faces a number of challenges, many of its own making, and a full recovery may still be a long way away. This article breaks down those challenges and the outlook for the industry moving forward.
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