Manufacturing & Industry
This category focuses on industrial production, from electronics and textiles to automotive and heavy industry. It covers FDI trends, supply chain developments, factory expansions, and government regulations shaping the industrial landscape. As a key driver of economic growth, manufacturing plays a crucial role in global supply chains, technological advancements, and industrial competitiveness.
Vietnam’s VN-Index up 33.38 points, foreign traders net-sell US$6.76 million, Monday
The VN-Index closed at 1,857.91, up 33.38 points or 1.83 percent, with a total trading value of VND 14,597.10 billion or US$553.97 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$6.76 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 0.76 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 378.91 thousand motorbikes in May, down 0.76 percent from 381.82 thousand in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Electricity production in Vietnam up 6.16 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 30.17 billion kWh of electricity in May, up 6.16 percent from 28.42 billion kWh in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam up 2.79 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 10.78 million tonnes of cement in May, up 2.79 percent from 10.49 million tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 1.82 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 11.76 million units of mobile phones in May, up 1.82 percent from 11.55 million units in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Aluminum production in Vietnam up 2.52 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 122.00 thousand tonnes of aluminium in May, up 2.52 percent from 119.01 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 2.68 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 52.72 thousand motor vehicles in May, up 2.68 percent from 51.34 thousand units in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Fresh milk production in Vietnam up 0.53 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 147.24 million litres of fresh milk in May, up 0.53 percent from 146.47 million litres in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Beer production in Vietnam up 6.50 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 436.55 million litres of beer in May, up 6.50 percent from 409.89 million litres in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
US Trade: Vietnam Gov’t Seeks Update on Plane, Engine Purchases
Bigger picture, the directive highlights an enduring tension in Vietnam’s economic model. Whereas Hanoi has pushed Washington to recognise it as a market economy, the request suggests the state is still willing to exercise its influence over the private sector.
Vietnam car sales flat in May against April 2026
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 24,136 units in May compared to 24,479 units in April, according to the latest data from the Vientam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Gasoline and oil production in Vietnam up 6.66 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 1,513.49 thousand tonnes of gasoline and oil in May, up 6.66 percent from 1,419.04 thousand tonnes in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Automotive in Vietnam: EV Maker VinFast Records US$1 Billion Net Loss in Q1
This is interesting in that it comes amid an uptick in sales with 58,577 electric cars and 143,136 electric two-wheelers delivered, up 61 percent and 219 percent compared to Q1 2025, respectively.
Natural gas production in Vietnam up 1.21 percent in May 2026
Vietnam produced 581.52 million m 3 of natural gas in May, up 1.21 percent from 574.56 million m 3 in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Draws US$24.8 Billion in Foreign Investment, Manufacturing Dominates
Vietnam attracted US$24.81 billion in registered foreign investment during the first five months of 2026, up 34.9 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam Industrial Production Expands at Fastest Pace in Four Years Jan – May
Vietnam’s industrial sector maintained strong momentum in May, with production continuing to accelerate across manufacturing, mining and utilities despite an increasingly uncertain global trade environment, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office (NSO).
Aviation in Vietnam: New HCMC Airport Trial Operations Start September
Expectations and commitments appear increasingly disconnected from on-the-ground progress, raising questions about whether the current timetable remains achievable.
Vietnam Manufacturing Picks Up as Companies Build Inventories: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector improved in May, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rising to 52.8 from 50.5 in April, according to S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). A reading above 50 indicates that the sector is growing.
Vinhomes’ Gold-for-Real Estate Scheme Regulatory Red Flags
This scheme should raise some red flags with Vietnam’s regulators and macro policy hawks, and it will be interesting to see if it is allowed to go ahead, and if so, if anyone actually takes up the offer.
Vietnam footwear exports see double digit month-on-month growth in April 2026
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,216 million in April, up from US$1,951 million in March, a change of 13.59 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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