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Medical and rehabilitation equipment production in Vietnam sees January decline
Vietnam’s production of medical, dental, orthopaedic, and rehabilitation equipment and instruments increased by 57.5 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 84.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Samoa firms add US$81.03 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Samoa firms contributed US$81.03 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 3 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$3.16 million compared to December, which saw US$77.87 million in registered capital with 5 new projects.
Indonesian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 19,274 tourists from Indonesia in January, accounting for 0.9 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 7.7 percent increase from December and a 7.5 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s pastry, sweets, and cereal product exports fall by 16.28 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products declined by 16.28 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$97.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s coal exports plunge 65.89 percent in January
Vietnam’s coal exports saw a dramatic drop of 65.89 percent month-on-month in January, reaching just US$6.39 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a substantial decrease from US$18.73 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of rubber fall 25.55 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of rubber decreased by 25.55 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$282.94 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$380.03 million recorded in December.
Taiwan firms add US$138.81 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Taiwan firms contributed US$138.81 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 18 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$109.95 million compared to December, which saw US$248.76 million in registered capital with 14 new projects.
Motorcycle manufacturing in Vietnam sees strong monthly growth despite annual decline
Vietnam’s motorcycle manufacturing industry increased by 68.6 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. This was higher than December 2024, when output stood at 24.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s yarn exports fall 21.71 percent in January
Vietnam’s yarn exports declined by 21.71 percent month-on-month to US$301.31 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Singaporean tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline sharply in January
Vietnam recorded 25,817 tourist arrivals from Singapore in January, making up 1.2 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a significant 43.9 percent decline from December and a 24.9 percent drop year-on-year.
Vietnam’s paper and paper product exports decline by 15.16 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products fell by 15.16 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$148.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Processing and manufacturing industry output in Vietnam sees January fall
Vietnam’s processing and manufacturing industry increased by 72.6 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 92.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers rise 15.67 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of fertilizers increased by 15.67 percent month-on-month in January to US$143.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$124.34 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement drop 11.27 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement fell by 11.27 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$76.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$86.12 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones and precious metals fall 36.76 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of precious stones and precious metals decreased by 36.76 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$55.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a significant decline from US$87.64 million recorded in December.
Hong Kong firms add US$161.05 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Hong Kong firms contributed US$161.05 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 32 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$546.28 million compared to December, which saw US$707.33 million in registered capital with 44 new projects.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product exports decline 10.32 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products fell 10.32 percent month-on-month to US$1.42 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
German tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 27,994 tourists from Germany in January, accounting for 1.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 19.3 percent increase from December and a 22.9 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s ore and mineral exports drop by 70.40 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other mineral products fell by 70.40 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$7.99 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toy and game manufacturing output in Vietnam declines in January
Vietnam’s toy and game manufacturing industry increased by 74.8 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 98.5 percent above 2019 levels.
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