March 25, 2025
Vietnam’s beer production increases by 11.8% in February 2025
Vietnam’s beer production has seen a notable increase in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 341.1 million litres of beer in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased to 302.4 million litres.
Vietnam cosmetics market to reach US$3.2 billion by 2030: Report
Vietnam’s cosmetics market is poised for significant expansion, projected to grow from US$2.5 billion in 2024 to approximately US$3.2 billion by 2030. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2 percent between 2025 and 2030, according to a report by MarkNtel Advisors.
Vietnam’s wheat imports surge 77 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s wheat imports rose sharply by 77 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$190.13 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This significant increase follows January’s total of US$107.42 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$297.57 million.
Vietnam’s plastic imports rise 21.33 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s plastic imports surged 21.33 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$1.06 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This increase follows January’s total of US$871.70 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$1.93 billion.
Vietnam’s machine, equipment, tools and instruments exports decrease by 1.07 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments decreased by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$3.82 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports decrease by 10.75 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s glass and glassware exports dropped by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$91.29 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
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