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Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports decline by 9.79 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of furniture made from materials other than wood fell by 9.79 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$333.60 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronic products, computers, and optical products in Vietnam see annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s production of electronic products, computers, and optical products increased by 105.6 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 130.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products fall 22.5 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products fell by 22.5 percent month-on-month in January to US$541.67 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$699.25 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products fall 23.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of wood and wooden products decreased by 23.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$197.54 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$257.34 million recorded in December.
Mining sector in Vietnam records just US$10K in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s mining sector registered a total of US$10,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$1 million compared to December, which saw US$1 million in new registered capital.
Vietnam’s imports of paper products fall 28.52 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of paper products decreased by 28.52 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$75.05 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$105 million recorded in December.
Australian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 66,504 tourists from Australia in January, accounting for 3.2 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 30.0 percent increase from December and a 7.1 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s rubber exports decline by 34.02 percent in January
Vietnam’s rubber exports fell by 34.02 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$298.68 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports fall by 29.21 percent in January
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports declined by 29.21 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$374.50 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cement, lime, and plaster production in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s production of cement, lime, and plaster increased by 112.0 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 stood at 155.5 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts fall 6.54 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts fell by 6.54 percent month-on-month in January to US$172.66 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$184.74 million recorded in December. Year-to-date, Vietnam’s total imports of cashew nuts stood at US$172.66 million. Tanzania was the largest supplier, contributing US$88.49
Vietnam’s imports of wheat rise 6.48 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of wheat increased by 6.48 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$107.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$100.89 million recorded in December.
Arts, entertainment and recreation sector in Vietnam records US$0.16 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s arts, entertainment, and recreation sector registered a total of US$160,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$1 million compared to December, which saw US$1.1 million in registered capital.
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.
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