vietnam
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 motors and transformers sector faces mixed results in November
Year-on-year, the industry grew marginally by 0.29 percent to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. For the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth reached 6.35 percent, indicating long-term resilience despite short-term challenges.
Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Vietnam rise by 28.69 percent in November
Year-to-date, arrivals from Taiwan reached 234,140, reflecting a significant 111 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Taiwan has emerged as a vital market for Vietnam, demonstrating strong post-pandemic recovery and travel interest.
Vietnam’s fertiliser exports reflect mixed trends in November
Cambodia emerged as the top importer, purchasing US$22.14 million worth of fertilisers, despite a slight drop of 4.51 percent from October. South Korea followed, with imports surging by 36.02 percent to US$9.33 million.
Vietnam’s plastic exports experience 29.3 percent drop in November
China remained the largest importer, purchasing US$24.4 million of Vietnamese plastics, although this represented a sharp 59.42 percent decline from the previous month.
Swedish tourist arrivals in Vietnam increase by 53.66 percent in November
Year-to-date, Swedish arrivals reached 28,554, reflecting a 27.2 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Sweden remains a steadily growing European source market for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports remain stable in November
Year-to-date exports of plastic products totalled US$6.07 billion. The United States emerged as the leading importer with US$2.74 billion, marking a 5.27 percent month-on-month increase. Notable growth was also observed in exports to Thailand, which increased by 21.66 percent. However, exports to South Korea and India faced declines of 8.70 percent and 15.38 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s electrical equipment production falls slightly month-on-month
Year-on-year, the industry recorded a substantial growth rate of 13.23 percent in November 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 11.26 percent, reflecting the sector’s importance in Vietnam’s industrial output.
Malaysian tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline slightly by 1.46 percent in November
Year-to-date, Malaysian arrivals reached 301,440, marking a 19.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Malaysia continues to be a key ASEAN market for Vietnam’s tourism industry, contributing steadily to its recovery.
Vietnam’s tyre cord fabrics exports show steady growth
The United States remained the leading market, importing US$14.34 million, with only a slight decline of 1.01 percent from October. South Korea followed with US$8.97 million, marking a robust 19.72 percent increase.
Vietnam’s chemical product exports grow by 7.5 percent in November
China was the largest importer of Vietnamese chemical products, with US$44.71 million, though it experienced a slight drop of 4.61 percent from October.
Belgian tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 38 percent in November
Year-to-date, Belgian arrivals reached 29,078, reflecting a 22.1 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Belgium remains a niche but growing European market for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports experience sharp decline in November
Year-to-date exports totalled US$6.62 billion, driven primarily by strong performance in China, which accounted for US$4.33 billion. Thailand showcased notable growth, with a 51.04 percent month-on-month increase, while other key markets like Taiwan and the Netherlands recorded steep declines of 21.36 percent and 24.90 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s consumer electronics sector sees mixed performance in November
Year-on-year, the sector decreased by 8.77 percent in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. However, over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth reached 8.01 percent, showcasing strong performance earlier in the year.
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Thai tourist arrivals in Vietnam decline by 3.29 percent in November
Year-to-date, Thai arrivals reached 377,283, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 24.9 percent. Despite the drop, Thailand remains one of Vietnam’s important tourism markets within the ASEAN region.
Vietnam’s bamboo and rattan exports grow in November
The United States emerged as the largest importer, accounting for US$23.34 million, an impressive 14.39 percent growth compared to October.
Vietnam’s chemical exports rise by 3.2 percent in November
China remained the leading importer, purchasing chemicals worth US$77.22 million, despite a decline of 6.82 percent compared to October.
Swiss tourist arrivals in Vietnam grow by 54.44 percent in November
Year-to-date, Swiss arrivals reached 30,194, marking a 23.6 percent growth compared to the same period last year. Switzerland remains a noteworthy source market for Vietnam, contributing steadily to the European segment of its tourism industry.
Vietnam’s still image and video camera exports decline in November
Year-on-year data paints a clearer picture of Vietnam’s standing in the global market. While exports to key markets like China remain robust at a year-to-date total of over US$4.25 billion, other markets reflect diverse trends.
Communication equipment manufacturing grows steadily in November
Year-on-year, the industry recorded a substantial 14.15 percent increase in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 8.63 percent, underlining the sector’s importance to Vietnam’s industrial output.
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