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 revised securities regulations hit first hiccup
Vietnamese securities firm, Vietcap Securities, has notified the Securities Commission that the Netherlands’ Aegon Custody BV has failed to make payment on a trade completed on its behalf by Vietcap on December 17. Vietcap is currently footing the VND 4 billion bill.
State Bank of Vietnam sells US$2 billion supporting the dong
Of note, Khang is also quoted as saying that the SBV holds a sizable amount of its reserves in US Treasury bills and that if the SBV doesn’t want to sell these at a loss it can only really sell around US$12 to US$14 billion worth of its current reserves.
Land values in Hanoi increase by up to 270 percent on new Vietnam Land Law
Official land values have been depressed in the past by laws through which the central government would set land prices once every five years. This, however, caused problems in that officially land values would fall largely out of step with the true market value with buyers either paying extra off the books or land owners refusing to sell altogether.
Singaporean tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge by 95.88 percent in November
Year-to-date, Singaporean arrivals reached 440,895, reflecting modest year-on-year growth of 3.5 percent. The sharp rise in November highlights a strong rebound in regional travel and growing interest in Vietnam as a prime destination for Singaporean travellers.
Dutch tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 33.42 percent in November
Year-to-date, Dutch arrivals reached 71,743, reflecting an 18.7 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The Netherlands remains a key market for Vietnam within Western Europe, contributing steadily to its international tourism recovery.
Japanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase by 23.54 percent in November
Year-to-date, Japanese arrivals reached 445,642, reflecting a 33.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Japan remains one of Vietnam’s most significant tourism markets in Asia, contributing steadily to the sector’s recovery.
Polish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase sharply by 237.62 percent in November
Year-to-date, Polish arrivals reached 43,961, though this marks a sharp decline compared to last year, reflected by a year-on-year growth rate of -100 percent. Despite the annual drop, the substantial growth in November highlights a resurgence of interest from Polish travellers.
US tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 18.92 percent in November
Year-to-date, US tourist arrivals reached 706,000, marking a 16.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The United States continues to be one of Vietnam’s key long-haul tourism markets, reflecting the increasing interest of American travellers in Vietnam’s cultural and natural attractions.
Italian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge by 87.5 percent in November
Year-to-date, Italian arrivals reached 80,692, reflecting a robust 79.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Italy remains a growing market for Vietnam’s tourism sector, showcasing the rising appeal of the country among European travellers.
Indian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 27.03 percent in November
Year-to-date, Indian arrivals reached 655,922, reflecting a 21.4 percent growth compared to the same period last year. India continues to emerge as an important source market for Vietnam’s tourism sector, with numbers steadily increasing over the past year.
Philippine tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 5.59 percent in November
Year-to-date, Philippine arrivals reached 1,177,615, marking a 25.5 percent growth compared to the same period in 2023. The Philippines remains a key Southeast Asian market for Vietnam, reflecting strong regional travel recovery post-pandemic.
Chinese tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 11.11 percent in November
Year-to-date, Chinese tourist arrivals reached 3,350,265, reflecting a 68 percent growth compared to the same period last year. This positions China as one of Vietnam’s top tourism markets, contributing significantly to the recovery of the sector.
Korean tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 8.75 percent in November
Year-to-date, Korean arrivals reached 4,133,872, representing a 26 percent year-on-year growth. This reaffirms Korea’s position as one of Vietnam’s most significant tourism markets.
African tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 3.06 percent in November
Year-to-date, African arrivals reached 47,015, reflecting a significant 33.7 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The growth highlights Vietnam’s growing appeal to travellers from the African continent, supported by increasing connectivity and targeted tourism promotion.
Tourist from Oceania to Vietnam grow by 7.35 percent in November
Australia led the way with 44,039 arrivals in November, up by 9.03 percent from October, while New Zealand contributed 4,162 tourists, marking a slight decline of 8.22 percent. Other Oceania countries added 140 visitors, an increase of 35.92 percent.
Vietnam sees strong growth in accommodation and food services FDI in November
Year-to-date (YTD), the sector has attracted a total of 36 new projects with US$101 million in newly registered capital, reflecting strong growth in this area.
European tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 27.49 percent in November
Year-to-date, European arrivals totalled 1,782,578, representing a 23.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Among key contributors, France led with 33,027 visitors in November, a 44.16 percent increase from October.
Tourist arrivals from Americas in Vietnam increase by 24.8 percent in November
Year-to-date, tourist arrivals from the Americas reached 907,902, reflecting a 19.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. The United States led the region with 69,237 arrivals in November, an 18.92 percent increase from October…
Asian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 19.85 percent in November
Year-to-date, Asian arrivals totalled 12,614,542, reflecting a 43.3 percent year-on-year increase. Among the top contributors, China led with 339,399 arrivals in November, up 11.11 percent…
Vietnam tourist arrivals see a 20.54 percent month on month growth in November
Vietnam welcomed 1,711,512 international tourists in November, representing a month-on-month increase of 291,679 visitors or 20.54 percent, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Tourism. Year-to-date, the country has recorded 15,836,661 arrivals, marking a year-on-year increase of 38.8 percent. Asian visitors dominated the figures, contributing 1,357,769 arrivals in November, up by
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