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.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 22.04 percent in October
Vietnam produced 312.35 thousand motorbikes in October, up 22.04 percent from 255.95 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 17.40 percent in October
Vietnam produced 39.94 thousand motor vehicles in October, up 17.40 percent from 34.02 thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 0.68 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$240 million in October, up 0.68 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector expands for a fifth straight month: S&P Global
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has expanded for a fifth straight month in November, though severe storms have disrupted supply chains and moderated the pace of growth, according to the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 1.95 percent in October
Vietnam produced VND 66.01 trillion worth of phone components in October, up 1.95 percent from 64.75 trillion dong in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Yarn exports from Vietnam up 1.30 percent in October, China and South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported yarn to the tune of US$360 million in October, 1.30 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Television set production in Vietnam down 1.04 percent in October
Vietnam produced 1969.74 a thousand of televisions in October, down 1.04 percent from 1990.47 a thousand in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 4.91 percent in October
Vietnam produced 16.84 million mobile phones in October, up 4.91 percent from 16.05 million pieces in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 18.09 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$61 million in October, 18.09 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 4.64 percent in October
Vietnam produced 419.86 million liters of beer in October, up 4.64 percent from 401.25 million liters in September, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam up 8.08 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$641 million in October, 8.08 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Digital camera exports from Vietnam up 3.82 percent in October, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam exported still image, video cameras and parts thereof to the tune of US$875 million in October, 3.82 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 9.56 percent in October, to USA down 4 percent MoM
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$962 million in October, down 9.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Switching Gears: Vietnam’s Economy in October 2025
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released its October economic update. This article breaks down the key data points and policy factors that shaped Vietnam’s economic landscape in October 2025 as well as the most recent economic news and developments.
Thailand ships US$1.2 billion of goods to Vietnam in October, up 10.32 percent
In October, Vietnam imported US$1.2 billion worth of goods from Thailand, up 10.32 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Machine & equipment imports into Vietnam, down 2.34 percent in October, China and Japan top suppliers
Vietnam imported machine, equipment, tools and instruments to the tune of US$5,281 million in October, down -2.34 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computer exports from Vietnam down 7.51 percent in October, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$9,793 million in October, – 7.51 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s car sales down 9 percent year-on-year in October, but rebound 21 percent from September
Vietnam’s auto market sold 31,844 vehicles in October 2025, down 9 percent from the same month last year but up 21 percent month-on-month, according to data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Iron and steel imports into Vietnam, up 23.91 percent in October, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$996 million in October, up 23.91 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood products exports from Vietnam up 12.54 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,534 million in October, 12.54 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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