September 14, 2025
Garments & textiles: Vietnam natural fibre fabrics output up 9.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s production of fabrics woven from natural fibres reached 99.7 million square metres in August 2025, up from 94.0 million square metres in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 5.2 percent year-on-year.
Food processing: Vietnam cashew nut imports dominated by Cambodia, Ivory Coast in August
Vietnam imported US$394.49 million of cashew nuts in August, down 9.68 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$3.32 billion.
Beer: Vietnam output up 2.8 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s beer production in August 2025 was estimated at 407.9 million litres, up from 395.6 million litres in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. Output in August grew 10.6 percent year-on-year.
Energy: Singapore, South Korea top sources of Vietnam petroleum products in August
Vietnam imported US$557.59 million of petroleum products in August, a sharp 26.45 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$4.69 billion.
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