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Swedish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase by 53.66 percent in November
Year-to-date, Swedish arrivals reached 28,554, reflecting a 27.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Sweden remains a steadily growing European source market for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports remain stable in November
Year-to-date exports of plastic products totalled US$6.07 billion. The United States emerged as the leading importer with US$2.74 billion, marking a 5.27 percent month-on-month increase. Notable growth was also observed in exports to Thailand, which increased by 21.66 percent. However, exports to South Korea and India faced declines of 8.70 percent and 15.38 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s electrical equipment production falls slightly month-on-month
Year-on-year, the industry recorded a substantial growth rate of 13.23 percent in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 11.26 percent, reflecting the sector’s importance in Vietnam’s industrial output.
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline slightly by 1.46 percent in November
Year-to-date, Malaysian arrivals reached 301,440, marking a 19.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Malaysia continues to be a key ASEAN market for Vietnam’s tourism industry, contributing steadily to its recovery.
Vietnam’s tyre cord fabrics exports show steady growth
The United States remained the leading market, importing US$14.34 million, with only a slight decline of 1.01 percent from October. South Korea followed with US$8.97 million, marking a robust 19.72 percent increase.
Vietnam’s chemical product exports grow by 7.5 percent in November
China was the largest importer of Vietnamese chemical products, with US$44.71 million, though it experienced a slight drop of 4.61 percent from October.
Belgian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 38 percent in November
Year-to-date, Belgian arrivals reached 29,078, reflecting a 22.1 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Belgium remains a niche but growing European market for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports experience sharp decline in November
Year-to-date exports totalled US$6.62 billion, driven primarily by strong performance in China, which accounted for US$4.33 billion. Thailand showcased notable growth, with a 51.04 percent month-on-month increase, while other key markets like Taiwan and the Netherlands recorded steep declines of 21.36 percent and 24.90 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s consumer electronics sector sees mixed performance in November
Year-on-year, the sector decreased by 8.77 percent in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. However, over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth reached 8.01 percent, showcasing strong performance earlier in the year.
Thai tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline by 3.29 percent in November
Year-to-date, Thai arrivals reached 377,283, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 24.9 percent. Despite the drop, Thailand remains one of Vietnam’s important tourism markets within the ASEAN region.
Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan exports grow in November
The United States emerged as the largest importer, accounting for US$23.34 million, an impressive 14.39 percent growth compared to October.
Vietnam’s chemical exports rise by 3.2 percent in November
China remained the leading importer, purchasing chemicals worth US$77.22 million, despite a decline of 6.82 percent compared to October.
Swiss tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 54.44 percent in November
Year-to-date, Swiss arrivals reached 30,194, marking a 23.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Switzerland remains a noteworthy source market for Vietnam, contributing steadily to the European segment of its tourism industry.
Vietnam’s still image and video camera exports decline in November
Year-on-year data paints a clearer picture of Vietnam’s standing in the global market. While exports to key markets like China remain robust at a year-to-date total of over US$4.25 billion, other markets reflect diverse trends.
Communication equipment manufacturing grows steadily in November
Year-on-year, the industry recorded a substantial 14.15 percent increase in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 8.63 percent, underlining the sector’s importance to Vietnam’s industrial output.
Australian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 9.03 percent in November
Year-to-date, Australian arrivals reached 439,734, reflecting a strong 32.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Australia remains one of Vietnam’s key long-haul tourism markets, showing consistent growth post-pandemic.
Vietnam’s animal fodder exports face slight decline in November
China led as the top importer, purchasing US$39.96 million, an 8.26 percent increase from October. Cambodia followed with US$11.17 million, although this marked a significant decline of 23.36 percent.
Vietnam’s rubber exports show slight increase in November
China was the largest importer of Vietnamese rubber, purchasing US$368.75 million, an 11.01 percent rise from the previous month.
New Zealand tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline by 8.22 percent in November
Year-to-date, arrivals from New Zealand reached 43,685, marking a 27.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Despite the slight monthly drop, New Zealand remains an important market for Vietnam within the Oceania region.
Vietnam sees no new mining sector FDI in November
Year-to-date (YTD), the mining sector has attracted a total of 1 new project with US$2.8 million in newly registered capital, indicating limited investment activity for the year.
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