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Vietnam’s imports of paper fall 26.09 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of paper decreased by 26.09 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$154.47 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$209.01 million recorded in December.
Japanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 72,311 tourists from Japan in January, making up 3.5 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 30.2 percent increase from December and a 19.3 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s rice exports decline by 10.54 percent in January
Vietnam’s rice exports fell by 10.54 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$324.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s footwear exports fall by 10.16 percent in January
Vietnam’s footwear exports declined by 10.16 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$1.90 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fruit and vegetable processing industry in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables increased by 118.4 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 140.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials fall 23.73 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials decreased by 23.73 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$490.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$643.60 million recorded in December.
Health and social assistance sector in Vietnam records US$0.19 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s health and social assistance activities sector registered a total of US$190,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$200,000 compared to December, which saw US$300,000 in registered capital.
Post and telecommunications costs in Vietnam decline in January
Post and telecommunications costs in Vietnam decreased by 0.12 percent in January, reflecting lower prices for mobile devices, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products fall 14.15 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products decreased by 14.15 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$200.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$234.00 million recorded in December.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 91,373 tourist arrivals from Taiwan in January, accounting for 4.4 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 17.9 percent decrease from December but an 8.5 percent increase year-on-year.
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals drop by 8.67 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals declined by 8.67 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$43.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fishery product exports decline by 11.25 percent in January
Vietnam’s fishery product exports fell by 11.25 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$773.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Auto parts production in Vietnam declines in January despite strong baseline growth
Vietnam’s production of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines increased by 125.7 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a decline from December 2024, when output was 178.0 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts fall in January
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts decreased to US$856.15 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a drop from US$973.97 million recorded in December.
Education and training sector in Vietnam records US$0.19 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s education and training sector registered a total of US$190,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI) with three new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$400,000 compared to December, which saw US$600,000 in registered capital with five new projects.
Education costs in Vietnam decline slightly in January
Education costs in Vietnam fell by 0.04 percent in January, driven by a 0.05 percent decrease in education services, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles fall 46.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles decreased by 46.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$163.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a significant decline from US$303.57 million recorded in December.
US tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 92,538 tourists from the United States in January, accounting for 4.5 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 25.5 percent increase from December and a 22.3 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s plastics exports fall by 11.04 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of plastics declined by 11.04 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$157.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports decline by 7.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports fell by 7.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$60.71 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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