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Category: Resources News Vietnam
Vietnam has an abundance of natural resources. It has, however, historically faced a number of challenges developing its mining industry. That said, Vietnam has among the world’s biggest caches of rare earth minerals and a number of countries have expressed an eagerness to help Vietnam get them out of the ground. With this in mind, this section monitors Vietnam resources news, including minerals, oil, and precious gems.
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 ores and other mineral products fall 14.15 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products decreased by 14.15 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$200.89 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$234.00 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals drop by 8.67 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals declined by 8.67 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$43.81 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.
Clean coal output in Vietnam declines by 4.06 percent in January
Vietnam’s clean coal production is estimated at 3.22 million tons in January, reflecting a 4.06 percent decline from 3.36 million tons in December, according to the General Office of Statistics.
Extractive industry in Vietnam continues to decline in January
Vietnam’s extractive industry output contracted by 32.9 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. The sector also saw a 28.4 percent decline from 2019 levels in December, indicating a continued downward trend.
Vietnam’s coal exports rise by 65.24 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of coal total US$161.13 million for 2024…
Vietnam’s iron ore mining shows sharp decline in December 2024
Year-on-year, the sector experienced robust growth of 23.5 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. However, for the entire year of 2024, iron ore mining recorded an 11.2 percent decline compared to 2023, indicating significant challenges over the longer term.
Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products rise by 5.87 percent in December
Australia remained the largest supplier, contributing US$88.85 million, though this marked a slight decrease of 1.66 percent month-on-month. Brazil followed with US$58.17 million, a marginal increase of 0.59 percent. Imports from China surged by 28.27 percent to US$10.73 million.
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Vietnam Car Sales Tracker: January Update [data]
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