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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.
Education and training sector in Vietnam records US$0.19 million in January FDI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Vietnam’s imports of soya beans fall 22.29 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of soya beans decreased by 22.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$85.93 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$110.58 million recorded in December.
Construction industry in Vietnam records US$10.57 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s construction sector registered a total of US$10.57 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across five new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$3.5 million compared to December, which saw US$14.0 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects increased from two in December.
Household appliances and equipment prices in Vietnam rise in January
Household appliances and equipment prices in Vietnam increased by 0.31 percent in January, with household services seeing the largest rise at 1.73 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of corn fall 27.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of corn declined by 27.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$249.77 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$343.29 million recorded in December.
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