Services & Trade
This category includes the service sector, retail, logistics, finance, e-commerce, and tourism, alongside trade policy and investment trends. It covers import/export dynamics, banking regulations, stock market movements, and infrastructure development. With increasing integration into regional and global trade, this section provides insights into consumer behavior, foreign investment, and evolving service industries.
Vietnam’s travel and tourism market to reach US$42.01 billion by 2030: Report
Vietnam’s travel and tourism market is projected to grow from US$17.90 billion in 2024 to US$42.01 billion by 2030, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.34 percent, according to a report from Research and Markets. This expansion is driven by strong economic growth, government policy support, increased competition among market players, and aggressive marketing strategies, according to the report.
Polish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 8,678 tourists from Poland in January, accounting for 0.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 20.6 percent increase from December and a 29.3 percent rise year-on-year.
Italian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 11,490 tourists from Italy in January, accounting for 0.6 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 39.8 percent increase from December and a 21.8 percent rise year-on-year.
Laos tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 15,072 tourist arrivals from Laos in January, accounting for 0.7 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 22.8 percent decrease from December but a significant 99.4 percent increase year-on-year.
Canadian tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise sharply in January
Vietnam welcomed 18,785 tourists from Canada in January, making up 0.9 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 35.3 percent increase from December and a 32.7 percent rise year-on-year.
Indonesian tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 19,274 tourists from Indonesia in January, accounting for 0.9 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 7.7 percent increase from December and a 7.5 percent rise year-on-year.
Singaporean tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline sharply in January
Vietnam recorded 25,817 tourist arrivals from Singapore in January, making up 1.2 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a significant 43.9 percent decline from December and a 24.9 percent drop year-on-year.
German tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 27,994 tourists from Germany in January, accounting for 1.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 19.3 percent increase from December and a 22.9 percent rise year-on-year.
French tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase in January
Vietnam welcomed 28,012 tourists from France in January, accounting for 1.4 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 15.3 percent rise from December and a 16.1 percent increase year-on-year.
UK tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
Vietnam welcomed 33,435 tourists from the UK in January, making up 1.6 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This represents a 25.6 percent increase from December and a 13.8 percent rise year-on-year.
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.
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.
Russian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
Vietnam welcomed 42,515 tourists from Russia in January, accounting for 2.1 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 49.1 percent increase from December and a significant 116.8 percent rise year-on-year.
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
Vietnam recorded 42,935 tourist arrivals from Malaysia in January, representing 2.1 percent of total international visitors, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This marks a 21.2 percent decline from December and an 11.5 percent drop year-on-year.
Vietnam island hot-spot to relocate homeless on major holidays
Authorities in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc, an island holiday hot spot off the country’s south coast, have announced they intend to “relocate homeless individuals, beggars, the elderly, mentally ill and disabled people, and others living on the streets,” on major holidays, Tuoi Tre is reporting. This is “…to preserve the tourism image for both domestic and international visitors.”
Indian tourist arrivals in Vietnam see slight annual growth in January
Vietnam welcomed 48,536 tourists from India in January, accounting for 2.3 percent of total international arrivals, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. This reflects a 13.0 percent decline from December but a 5.2 percent increase year-on-year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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