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Communication equipment manufacturing in Vietnam sees January decline
Vietnam’s communication equipment manufacturing industry increased by 75.7 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 96.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils and cosmetics fall 29.82 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of essential oils, resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, and toilet preparations fell by 29.82 percent month-on-month in January to US$93.32 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$132.97 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products fall 25.46 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of ceramic products decreased by 25.46 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$54.54 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$73.18 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical products fall 51.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical products decreased by 51.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$252.63 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a sharp decline from US$518.17 million recorded in December.
Japanese firms contribute US$599.09 million to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Japanese firms invested US$599.09 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam across 21 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$710.96 million in registered capital compared to December, which saw a negative balance of US$111.87 million across 25 new projects.
Vietnam’s textile and garment exports drop 5.81 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments fell 5.81 percent month-on-month to US$3.19 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Philippine tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 34,578 tourists from the Philippines in January, accounting for 1.7 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks an 8.7 percent increase from December and a significant 104.9 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports rise by 15.10 percent in January
Vietnam’s iron and steel exports increased by 15.10 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$611.05 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Footwear manufacturing output in Vietnam sees January decline
Vietnam’s footwear manufacturing industry increased by 86.9 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 117.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of electric consumer products fall 4.79 percent in January
Year-to-date, Vietnam’s total imports of these products stood at US$198.94 million. China remained the largest supplier, contributing US$79.72 million, or 40.08 percent of the total. Thailand followed with US$74.40 million, representing 37.39 percent, while Malaysia supplied US$30.91 million.
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts fall 30.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts decreased by 30.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$254.27 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$364.51 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical materials fall 31.42 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical materials decreased by 31.42 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$36.62 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$53.39 million recorded in December.
Singapore firms contribute US$1.24 billion to Vietnam’s January FDI tally
In January, Singaporean firms contributed US$1.24 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam across 39 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$176.67 million in registered capital compared to December, which saw US$1.07 billion invested across 54 new projects.
Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials exports drop 2.33 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of textile, leather, and footwear materials fell 2.33 percent month-on-month to US$189.23 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Thai tourist arrivals in Vietnam remain steady in January
Vietnam recorded 40,464 tourist arrivals from Thailand in January, representing 2.0 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This figure reflects a slight 0.8 percent decline from December and a marginal 0.2 percent drop year-on-year.
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Vietnam’s insulated wire and cable exports fall by 4.68 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables declined by 4.68 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$301.91 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fiber production in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s fiber production increased by 92.8 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 108.1 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of cotton fall 3.23 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of cotton declined by 3.23 percent month-on-month in January to US$225.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$233.38 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products fall 7.28 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products decreased by 7.28 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$74.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$80.26 million recorded in December.
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