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The Vietnam category covers economic developments, investment trends, and policy updates specific to the country. It explores market opportunities, trade relations, industry growth, and government initiatives, providing insights into Vietnam’s role in global supply chains, emerging sectors, and foreign business expansion.
Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials exports drop 2.33 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of textile, leather, and footwear materials fell 2.33 percent month-on-month to US$189.23 million in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
Vietnam Public Holidays 2026: Dates, Entitlements, and Key Facts
Vietnam has 11 public holidays a year that foreign firms should be aware of. This article covers the days and dates of these official holidays in 2026.
Vietnam’s insulated wire and cable exports fall by 4.68 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables declined by 4.68 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$301.91 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Fiber production in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s fiber production increased by 92.8 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 108.1 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of cotton fall 3.23 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of cotton declined by 3.23 percent month-on-month in January to US$225.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$233.38 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products fall 7.28 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products decreased by 7.28 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$74.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$80.26 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products fall 29.52 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of petroleum products decreased by 29.52 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$589.58 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$836.52 million recorded in December.
Korean firms contribute US$1.25 billion to Vietnam January FDI tally
In January, Korean firms added a total of US$1.25 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam as well as 30 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks a decrease of US$1.91 billion compared to December, which saw US$3.17 billion in registered capital with 42 new projects.
Calls for 7 percent minimum wage hike in Vietnam in 2025
Ha Minh Vi, the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Trade Union of Industrial Zones in Bac Giang province, has told reporters that he would like to see the minimum wage in Vietnam increase by 7 percent this year. This comes amid reports the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs is preparing to conduct a wages survey to use as a basis for discussing the next minimum wage adjustment.
New dog racing track approved for south-central Vietnam
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed off on a dog racing track project in Vietnam’s Lam Dong province. A licence to operate a bookmaking service, however, has not been approved with developers advised to apply when the track is complete, VietnamNet is reporting.
Vietnam’s mobile phone exports rise by 32.43 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts thereof increased 32.43 percent month-on-month to US$4.83 billion in January, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
Vietnam’s handbag, suitcase, and headgear exports decline by 12.95 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear, and umbrellas fell by 12.95 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$362.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in Vietnam sees January decline
Vietnam’s electricity generation, transmission, and distribution increased by 100.9 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 110.0 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of computers and electrical products rise 4.41 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components increased by 4.41 percent month-on-month in January to US$9.73 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$9.32 billion recorded in December.
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and materials fall 24.36 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of animal fodders and animal fodder materials decreased by 24.36 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$72.94 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$96.42 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products fall 46.15 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products decreased by 46.15 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$40.5 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$75.22 million recorded in December.
Information and communication sector in Vietnam records negative US$83.87 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s information and communication sector recorded a total foreign direct investment (FDI) of negative US$83.87 million across ten new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decline of US$117.1 million compared to December, which saw US$33.3 million in registered capital across 18 new projects.
Vietnam News Roundup: February 13 to February 20
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers the latest State Bank open market operations, African Swine Fever outbreaks, Samsung Vietnam’s latest financial data, foreign investor securities holdings, and more…
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