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.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam up 15.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$871 million in December, up from US$752 million in November, a change of 15.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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Plastic products exports from Vietnam up 13.41 percent in December, USA \ Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$702 million in December, up from US$619 million in November, a change of 13.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers and electrical product exports from Vietnam up 11.93 percent in December, USA \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$10,743 million in December, up from US$9,597 million in November, a change of 11.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam down 8.34 percent in December
Vietnam produced 409.85 million liters of beer in December, down 8.34 percent from 447.14 million liters in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam up 24.54 percent in December, Italy \ Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$548 million in December, up from US$440 million in November, a change of 24.54 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam registers US$38.42 billion in foreign investment pledges in 2025
Total registered foreign investment in Vietnam reached US$38.42 billion in 2025, up 0.5 percent from the previous year, according to official data released as of December 31, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Vietnam manufacturing ends 2025 in expansion, cost pressures intensify: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector ended 2025 in expansion, with output, new orders and employment rising in December despite renewed supply constraints and cost pressures.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam down 21.17 percent in November, Japan \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$207 million in November, down from US$263 million in October, a change of -21.17 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 24.06 percent in November
Vietnam produced 50.88 thousand motor vehicles in November, up 24.06 percent from 41.01 thousand in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Textile / footwear materials exports from Vietnam down 8.05 percent in November, Indonesia and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$ million in November, down from US$ million in October, a change of 0.00 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle parts imports Vietnam up 6.99 percent in November, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported parts and accessories of motor vehicles to the tune of US$570 million in November, up from US$533 million in October, a change of 6.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Televisions production in Vietnam up 3.82 percent in November
Vietnam produced 1,965.25 thousand televisions in November, up 3.82 percent from 1,892.99 thousand in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 15.25 percent in November
Vietnam produced 73.92 trillion dong of phone components in November, up 15.25 percent from 64.14 trillion dong in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam down 0.33 percent in November
Vietnam produced 16.73 million mobile phones in November, down 0.33 percent from 16.79 million pieces in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 11.87 percent in November, to the USA down 22.58 percent
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$848 million in November, down from US$962 million in October, a change of -11.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam down 21.50 percent in November, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$3,990 million in November, down from US$5,082 million in October, a change of -21.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam down 10.31 percent in November, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$409 million in November, down from US$456 million in October, a change of -10.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood / wooden products exports from Vietnam down 3.31 percent in November, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,483 million in November, down from US$1,534 million in October, a change of -3.31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam down 3.35 percent in November, to USA down 6.21 percent
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$619 million in November, down from US$641 million in October, a change of -3.35 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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