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.
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.
South Korea buys US$2.3 billion of Vietnam’s exports in November, down 8.30 percent month-on-month
In November, Vietnam exported US$2.3 billion worth of goods to South Korea, down 8.30 percent over October, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports into Vietnam, down 0.77 percent in November, China and USA top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$626 million in November, down from US$631 million in October, a change of -0.77 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machine and equipment exports from Vietnam down 8.62 percent in November, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$4,934 million in November, down from US$5,400 million in October, a change of -8.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel exports from Vietnam down 5.29 percent in November, India and Cambodia top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$440 million in November, down from US$464 million in October, a change of -5.29 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car sales up 5.79 percent in November over October, 1 percent year-to-date
Total car sales in Vietnam reached 33,689 units in November compared to 31,844 units in October, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Fabrics imports into Vietnam, down 1.93 percent in November, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported fabrics to the tune of US$1,257 million in November, down from US$1,281 million in October, a change of -1.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 3.02 percent in November
Vietnam produced 417.35 million litres of beer in November, up 3.02 percent from 405.11 million litres in October, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam textile & garment exports down 6.48 percent in November, down .69 percent to USA
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$2,973 million in November, down from US$3,179 million in October, a change of -6.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Cambodia ships US$290.91 million of goods to Vietnam in October, up 5.76 percent month-on-month
In October, Vietnam imported US$290.91 million worth of goods from Cambodia, up from US$275.05 million in September, a change of 5.76 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Bags and accessories exports from Vietnam up 11.31 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas to the tune of US$381 million in October, up 11.31 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$3,725 million worth of bags and accessories by the end of October. The
Vietnam November CPI up .45 percent month-on-month, 3.58 percent year on year
Consumer prices in November increased by 0.45 percent from October, driven mainly by higher food prices in flood-affected provinces and rising input and fuel costs, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics (NSO).
Vietnam registered FDI reaches US$33.7 billion, disbursed FDI US$23.6 billion, in November
Foreign investment registered in Vietnam had reached US$33.69 billion as of November 30, up 7.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics.
Vietnam Industrial Production Index up 10.8 percent year-on-year in October
Industrial production in November continued to grow as businesses increased output to meet year-end domestic consumption and export demand, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics (NSO). The industrial production index is estimated to have risen by 2.3 percent from October and by 10.8 percent from November last year.
Cement production in Vietnam up 7.50 percent in October
Vietnam produced 16.76 million tons of cement in October, up 7.50 percent from 15.59 million tons in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
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