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Cambodian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
Vietnam recorded 100,150 tourist arrivals from Cambodia in January, making up 4.8 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This reflects a sharp 64.2 percent increase from December and an impressive 168.6 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports decline by 11.29 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products fell by 11.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$579.84 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s crude oil exports nearly double in January
Vietnam’s crude oil exports surged by 99.40 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$228.75 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s refined petroleum production rises in January but lags behind year-on-year levels
Vietnam’s refined petroleum production increased by 165.2 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. This was an improvement from December 2024, when output was 154.8 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of soya beans fall 22.29 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of soya beans decreased by 22.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$85.93 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$110.58 million recorded in December.
Construction industry in Vietnam records US$10.57 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s construction sector registered a total of US$10.57 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across five new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$3.5 million compared to December, which saw US$14.0 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects increased from two in December.
Household appliances and equipment prices in Vietnam rise in January
Household appliances and equipment prices in Vietnam increased by 0.31 percent in January, with household services seeing the largest rise at 1.73 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of corn fall 27.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of corn declined by 27.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$249.77 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$343.29 million recorded in December.
Korean tourist arrivals in Vietnam see slight decline in January
Vietnam welcomed 417,116 tourists from Korea in January, accounting for 20.1 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 4.1 percent decline from December and a slight 0.1 percent drop year-on-year.
Vietnam’s petroleum product exports drop by 56.20 percent in January
Vietnam’s petroleum product exports fell by 56.20 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$74.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s computer and electronic product exports fall by 17.72 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components declined by 17.72 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$6.05 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle manufacturing in Vietnam slows in January
Vietnam’s motor vehicle manufacturing sector recorded a 178.7 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this marked a decline from December 2024, when output was 234.2 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products fall 23.80 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products decreased by 23.80 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$80.37 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$105.48 million recorded in December.
Accommodation and food services sector in Vietnam records US$13.63 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s accommodation and food services sector registered a total of US$13.63 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across seven new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$8.2 million compared to December, which saw US$21.8 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects increased from two in December.
Housing and utility costs in Vietnam rise .35 percent in January
Housing, electricity, water, fuel, and construction material costs in Vietnam increased by 0.35 percent in January, contributing 0.07 percentage points to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index. House rentals saw the highest increase at 0.84 percent, while home repair services rose by 0.74 percent.
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments fall 14.77 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments dropped by 14.77 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$3.99 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$4.69 billion recorded in December.
Chinese tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
Vietnam welcomed 574,950 tourists from China in January, making up 27.8 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 48.2 percent increase from December and a significant 137.4 percent rise year-on-year.
Vietnam’s pepper exports decline by 9.86 percent in January
Vietnam’s pepper exports fell by 9.86 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$87.54 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s coffee exports rise by 6.1 percent in January
Vietnam’s coffee exports increased by 6.1 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$728.97 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats, and oils drop in January
Vietnam’s imports of animal and vegetable fats and oils fell by 30.78 percent month-on-month in January to US$98.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$142.20 million recorded in December.
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