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

the-shiv March 12, 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

the-shiv March 12, 2025

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

the-shiv March 12, 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

the-shiv March 12, 2025

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

the-shiv March 12, 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

Mark Barnes March 12, 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.