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.
Footwear exports from Vietnam fall 14.4 percent in September 2025 amid sharp US slowdown
Vietnam exported footwear worth US$1.71 billion in September 2025, down 14.4 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phones imported by Vietnam top US$1.21 billions in September 2025, China and South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts rose 8.9 percent month-on-month to US$1.21 billion in September 2025, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$8.19 billion.
Wood industry in Vietnam under growing strain as new US tariffs reshape export dynamics
Vietnam’s wood industry is under growing strain as new U.S. tariffs reshape export dynamics and raise concerns over the country’s 2025 trade outlook, Dong Nai Online has reported. The article includes comments from Ngo Si Hoai, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association, who says the U.S. decision will significantly affect Vietnamese wood exports, leaving companies little room to adjust in the short term.
F&B: Report finds modest Vietnam H1 revenue growth, number of outlets down 7.1 percent
Vietnam’s food and beverage sector earned VND 406.1 trillion or US$15.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a marginal rise from VND 403.9 trillion or US$15.3 billion a year earlier, according to iPOS.vn and reported by The Investor.
Machine & equipment exports from Vietnam reach US$5.6 billion in September, up 8.08 percent month-on-month.
Vietnam’s exports of machinery, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$5.6 billion in September 2025, up 8.1 percent from August and taking the year-to-date total to nearly US$43 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industrial output in Vietnam surges 10 percent in Q3 2025 on export rush and energy gains
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) surged by 10 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fastest pace since 2020, according to data from the National Statistics Office
Wood: Vietnam’s wood & wooden product exports dip slightly in August 2025, US biggest buyer
Vietnam exported US$1.46 billion worth of wood and wooden products in August 2025, down 0.50 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$11.12 billion.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s footwear exports fall 9.04 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$1.99 billion worth of footwear in August 2025, down 9.04 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date footwear exports reached US$16.08 billion, confirming the sector’s position as one of Vietnam’s leading manufacturing industries.
Manufacturing: Vietnam manufacturing PMI steady at 50.4 in September
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintained modest growth in September, with the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a third consecutive month of slight improvement.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s textile and garment exports ease 1.28 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$3.86 billion worth of textiles and garments in August 2025, down 1.28 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$26.47 billion, making the sector one of Vietnam’s leading export earners.
Electronics: Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports climb 12.75 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$10.15 billion worth of computers, electrical products, spare parts and components in August 2025, up 12.75 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
CPTPP: Vietnam exports to Peru rise 8.4 percent in August, led by phones and footwear
Vietnam exported US$51.71 million worth of goods to Peru in August 2025, up 8.4 percent from July’s US$47.69 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$336.10 million.
Stock market: Vietnam’s VN-Index down .32 percent, foreign traders net-sell US$79 million
Vietnam stock market trading overview and data September 26, 2025.
Food & beverage: Vietnam wheat imports surge in August on stronger shipments from Australia, USA
Vietnam imported US$148.80 million of wheat in August, more than doubling from US$60.56 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.02 billion.
Waste: Vietnam ferrous scrap imports edge up in August on stronger flows from Japan and USA
Vietnam imported US$169.52 million of ferrous waste and scrap in August, up 2.95 percent from US$164.65 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.31 billion.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Taiwan down 6.1 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$540.37 million worth of goods to Taiwan in August, a 6.14 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$4.42 billion.
US-Vietnam Trade: Vietnam exports to the US edge down 2 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$13.94 billion worth of goods to the US in August, down 1.97 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$99.05 billion.
Motorbikes: Vietnam output up 5.8 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s motorbike production in August 2025 was estimated at 310,700 units, slightly down from 312,300 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 9.1 percent year-on-year.
Cars: Vietnam output up 59.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s car production in August 2025 was estimated at 40,100 units, up from 37,600 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 37.1 percent year-on-year.
Trade: Vietnam August wood imports down 6.8 percent, China and USA dominate supply
Vietnam imported US$288.46 million of wood and wooden products in August, down 6.8 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$2.11 billion.
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