July 16, 2025
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Vietnam’s imports of ores and other mineral products fall 14.15 percent in January
the-shiv February 17, 2025 9:15 am
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.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline in January
the-shiv February 17, 2025 8:01 am
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.
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones and metals drop by 8.67 percent in January
the-shiv February 16, 2025 8:53 pm
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 fishery product exports decline by 11.25 percent in January
the-shiv February 16, 2025 8:11 pm
Vietnam’s fishery product exports fell by 11.25 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$773.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Auto parts production in Vietnam declines in January despite strong baseline growth
the-shiv February 16, 2025 7:10 pm
Vietnam’s production of spare parts and accessories for motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines increased by 125.7 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a decline from December 2024, when output was 178.0 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts fall in January
the-shiv February 16, 2025 6:07 pm
Vietnam’s imports of phones and parts decreased to US$856.15 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a drop from US$973.97 million recorded in December.
Education and training sector in Vietnam records US$0.19 million in January FDI
the-shiv February 16, 2025 3:06 pm
In January, Vietnam’s education and training sector registered a total of US$190,000 in new foreign direct investment (FDI) with three new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$400,000 compared to December, which saw US$600,000 in registered capital with five new projects.
Education costs in Vietnam decline slightly in January
the-shiv February 16, 2025 2:31 pm
Education costs in Vietnam fell by 0.04 percent in January, driven by a 0.05 percent decrease in education services, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles fall 46.24 percent in January
the-shiv February 16, 2025 9:12 am
Vietnam’s imports of motor vehicles decreased by 46.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$163.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a significant decline from US$303.57 million recorded in December.
US tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise in January
the-shiv February 16, 2025 7:57 am
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.
Vietnam’s plastics exports fall by 11.04 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 8:49 pm
Vietnam’s exports of plastics declined by 11.04 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$157.81 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports decline by 7.24 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 8:08 pm
Vietnam’s fertilizer exports fell by 7.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$60.71 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s printing industry output declines in January after strong December
the-shiv February 15, 2025 7:05 pm
Vietnam’s printing industry recorded a 145.9 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a drop from December 2024, when output stood at 193.7 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of cameras and parts fall 9.31 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 5:54 pm
Vietnam’s imports of cameras and parts decreased by 9.31 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$177.08 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$195.27 million recorded in December.
Financial, banking, and insurance sector in Vietnam records US$3.96 million in January FDI
the-shiv February 15, 2025 3:03 pm
In January, Vietnam’s financial, banking, and insurance sector registered a total of US$3.96 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$2.4 million compared to December, which recorded US$1.5 million in new registered capital.
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam record .27 percent January rise
the-shiv February 15, 2025 2:28 pm
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam increased by 0.27 percent in January, driven by higher demand during the Lunar New Year, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products rise 4.76 percent in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 9:10 am
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products increased by 4.76 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$103.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$99.23 million recorded in December.
Cambodian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge in January
the-shiv February 15, 2025 7:55 am
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
the-shiv February 14, 2025 8:46 pm
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
the-shiv February 14, 2025 8:05 pm
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.
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