23-10-2015

In first half of 2015, the gross regional domestic product of Hanoi reached VND 187,879 billion, increased by 7.8% compared to that of 2014. Among 3 main economic sectors, service sector ranked first in growth rate (8.3%), industry and construction sector came the second place with 7.6%, and agriculture, forestry and fishing had lowest growth rate (2.8%).
In terms of production activities: Industrial production index increased by 6.8% compared to that of 2014, revenue from services reached VND 887,770 billion, increase by 10% compared to that of 2014. Revenue from transportation was recorded at VND 33,258 billion, increased by 13.2% compared to the same period of 2014.
Regarding international trade, total export value was USD 5,306 million, decreased by 1.2% compared to that of 2014, while the figure for import was USD 11,814 million, increased by 2.1%.
Regarding investment capital, the total amount was recorded at VND 136, 965 billion, increased by 10.4% compared to 2014 though the amount of foreign direct investment capital was on the downward trend.
Both revenue and spending of local authority increased by same rate of 13.2% compared to 2014. How ever, the period of 6 months of 2015 witnessed a significant decrease in revenue from crude oil (45% decrease compared to 2014).
 
Source: Hanoi Statistical Office
Data consolidated by B&Company Vietnam

19-11-2014

In October, total retails of goods and services of HCMC was 55,879 billion VND, increased 3.2% and 10.6% respectively compared to last month and the same period last year.
In the first 10 months, total retails of goods and services was 530,479 billion VND, increased 12% compared to the same period of 2013. Excluding price fluctuation, goods and services volume went up by 17.1%.
In commerce sector, some goods had high growth rate are transpotation means (24.9%); petrolium (12.5%); and others (20.8%). In addtition, hotels and restaurants sector reached 56,069 billion VND; services revenue was 34,428 billion (11.4% increase) and toursim reached 15,696 billion (went up by 13.3%).
 
Source: HCMC Statistics Office
Data consolidated by B&Company Vietnam

06-07-2015

The period from 2011 to 2014 witnessed a fluctuation in the unemployment rate of labour force in working age in urban area in the whole country. In 2012, the rate decreased by 11% compared to that of 2011 (3.6%), and then rose back to 3.59% in 2013. Fortunately, in 2014 the figure for whole country fell by 5.5% compared to that of 2013, which indicates a positive change. Among 6 regions listed, Red River Delta had remarkably high unemployment rate of labour force in working age in urban country, ranking number 1 in 2013 and 2014. The rate for North Central and Central coastal areas, though always higher than that of the whole country, was on downward trend of 0.1%/year since 2012.
Source: General Statistics Office
Data consolidated by B&Company Vietnam

03-11-2015

Among 1,350 websites offering e-commerce service in the survey, 765 websites (accounting for 57%) had the operation models of online stores (with add-to-card service); the rest (accounting for 43%) had the operation models for marketing purposes (e.g. introduce products and services that the company provide, not for online trading)
Regarding source of investment capital, more than 97% of the capital came from firm’s internal equity, and only 0.5% came from foreign investor.
The result showed a shift in online trading volume and in diversity of products and services. Among those, clothing, cosmetic and health care product was best selling (28%), next is electrical home appliances (25%). Hi-tech products like computers, mobiles, and office equipment and food and drinks ranked the third position (19%)
Facebook Fanpage was the most popular means of advertisement, selected by 48% of survey website. Paid advertisemet on Google via SEO (search key words) came the second place with 47%. Other low-cost means like advertisement on blog, forum was ultilised by 41% of firms surveyed.
Source: Vietnam E-commerce and Information Technology Agency
Data consolidated by B&Company Vietnam

28-11-2014

Export value in the first 9 months of 2014 of EU was about $20.2 billion, 3 times higher than import value (~$6.6 billion). In there, German had the highest value including $3.76 billion of export and $1.96 billion of import.
In additon, export value in the same period of ASEAN reached $13.9 billion, 1.22 times lower then import value which was $17 billion. In which, Malaysia was in the first place of export-import value, respectively $2.9 billion and $3.03 billion.
Meanwhile, export value of America reached $20.85 billion, higher than EU’s.
Source: General Statistics Office
Data consolidated by B&Company Vietnam

06-06-2014

In 2013, the export value of Vietnam reached 132,175 million USD, increasing by 15% in comparision with 2012. Two products exported most in 2013 with 16% and 14%, respectively, of total value were Mobile phones and accessories and Textile and garments. Specially, the former also showed the fastest growth in value at about 70% year on year. By contrast, there was an drop in the value of Gasoline, kerosence; Coal or Coffee (by about 30%). In the first 5 months of 2014, Vietnam exported the amount of 58,508 milion USD, increasing by about 15% in comparision with the same period last year. The most exported goods were as the same as those in 2013. However, Chemicals export value rose at a highest rate (about 76% more than last year).
 
Source: General Statistic Office

31-10-2014

The index of industrial production in June was 99.5%, decreased slightly compared to May’14. The industries that had the highest growth rate were tabacco (+18.6%), and mining (+14.0%).Some industries’ growth rates declined compared to last month, in which the most decreases came from other transportation means (-22.0%), and metal industry (-19.5%).
Generally, in the first 6 months of 2014, index of industrial production went up by 5.6% compared to the same period of 2013. In there, mining industrywent down by 0.4%; processing industry increased by 5.6%; production and distribution of electricity rised by 5.7%; water supply and waste disposal increased by 7.2%.
Four key industries are food processing industry, rubber production, electronics, and mechanical. Production results of these 4 industries in June declined by 2.1% compared to May (mainly because of the  huge decrease of electronics industry which was 14.3%); but rised 8.5% compared to the same period of 2013.
 
Source: HCMC Statistics Office
Data consolidated by B&Company Vietnam

04-07-2014

In May 2014, Ho Chi Minh City inported a value of USD 2,200.4 million. Among that, non-state business imported USD 1,243.9 million, accounting for 57% of the city’s import value. In comparison with April, the city’s import value showed a little change. Similarly, in the first 5 months of 2014, the import value nearly unchanged in comparison with the same period last year. While non-state companies’ import value decreased by 8.2%, state-owned companies’ import value increased considerably by 26.6%. This change, however, did not create much effect on the city’s import value because this value just account for 9% the total.

08-08-2014

In the 2nd quarter of 2014, economy in Ho Chi Minh city continues to grow, especially construction industry propers considerably. Commerce & service has no remarkable change but rises stably. Real estate has recovered to some extent especially in segmentation of low-price apartment block which is evaluated as to be potentially  vigorous.
GDP this quarter is 8.7 % which was 7.7% last quarter.  In general GDP after first 6 months of 2014 is 8.2% higher than the same period last year (which is 7.9%). Industrial production reaches 5.6% (same period last year it was 5.2%). Total investment capital stands at  60.134 billion VND, rises 3.2% (same period last year it was 3.1%). Except for crude oil, export increases 5.7% compared to same period last year. Foreign investment of newly registered projects reach 794 million USD. Total revenues of retail and service increases 12.8%. National budget income is 14.9% higher than the same period last year meanwhile national budget spending rises 3.9% (last year – 10%)
 
Source: HCMC Statistics Office

10-11-2014

Total retail sales of goods and services in Ho Chi Minh City in the first 6 months of 2014 reached VND 54,595 billion, increased by 2.8% and 15.4% respectively compared to last month and the same period of 2013.Some of goods had higher growth rate than last month including household utensils (6%), cars and transpoｒtation (20%), petroleum (4.1%), and other fuels (7.3%), etc.
The total retail sales of goods and services of Vietnam in the first 6 months was estimated to reach VND 312,147 billion, increase 12.8% compared to the same period last year. Excluding price fluctuation, goods and services’ volume went up by 7.7%.
Considering about tourism, hotel and travel’s sales in June’14 was estimated to be VND 12,603 billion, accounting 4% in total retail sales of goods and services, increased 11% compared to the same period of 2013.
 
Source: HCMC Statistics Office
Data consolidated by B&Company Vietnam