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.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam natural fibre fabrics output up 9.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s production of fabrics woven from natural fibres reached 99.7 million square metres in August 2025, up from 94.0 million square metres in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 5.2 percent year-on-year.
Beer: Vietnam output up 2.8 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s beer production in August 2025 was estimated at 407.9 million litres, up from 395.6 million litres in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office. Output in August grew 10.6 percent year-on-year.
Automotive: Vietnam auto sales drop 18 percent in August
Vietnam’s auto sales in July 2025 showed mixed performance across key segments, according to new data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Industry: China, South Korea top sources of Vietnam chemical imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products slipped to US$673.76 million in August, down 4.23 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$5.18 billion.
Economy: Vietnam economists warn of bubble risks amid credit expansion policy
Two senior academics cautioned lawmakers last week that Vietnam’s rapid credit growth risks destabilising the economy, according to papers seen by Reuters.
Vietnam’s Beer Market 2025 – Market Research Report
Vietnam is one of Asia’s largest beer consumers, with a market valued at just over US$9.1 billion in 2024. This market report explores market size, demand, consumption trends, and more.
Industry: Vietnam iron and steel imports up 11.40 percent in August, led by China, South Korea
Vietnam’s iron and steel imports rose to US$949.36 million in August, up 11.40 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$7.18 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports down 4.11 percent in August, to suppliers China and Taiwan
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fell to US$1.16 billion in August, down 4.11 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.92 billion.
Electronics manufacturing: Vietnam mobile phone output records slight fall in August
Vietnam produced 15.7 million mobile phones in August 2025, down slightly from 16.5 million units in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Industry: Japan, China top source countries for Vietnam machines & equipment imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments fell to US$5.36 billion in August, down 2.53 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$38.87 billion.
Electronics: Vietnam imports of computers and components up 2.09 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components reached US$14.13 billion in August, up 2.09 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$95.95 billion.
Investment: Vietnam’s foreign investment inflows rise 27.3 percent in first eight months of 2025
Total foreign investment capital registered in Vietnam reached US$26.14 billion as of August 31, 2025, according to the National Statistics Office.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s industrial production rises 8.5 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) rose 2.2 percent from July and 8.9 percent compared with August 2024, according to data released today by Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam’s VinFast sees losses widen despite revenue growth in Q2 2025
VinFast Auto reported revenues of VND 16.61 trillion (US$663 million) for the second quarter of 2025, up 91.6 percent year-on-year and 1.9 percent from the previous quarter, driven by steady electric vehicle sales and growth in overseas markets. However, the company also posted a gross loss of VND 6.82 trillion (US$272.4 million) and a net loss of VND 20.34 trillion (US$812 million), 8.4 percent worse than a year earlier and 15 percent higher than the prior quarter, according to the firm’s Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Stock market: Foreign investors dump VND 1.38 trillion, Vietnam’s VN-Index sinks to 1,666
The VN-Index closed at 1,666.97 points on 5 September, down 29.32 points or 1.73 percent, with total trading value at VND 49.03 trillion (US$1.88 billion), according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Trade: Vietnam exports to US jump 3.2 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to the United States reached US$14.22 billion in July, up 3.20 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam phone accessories production dips in July but stays ahead year-to-date
Vietnam’s phone accessories production was valued at VND 53.8 trillion or US$2.07 billion in July 2025, down from VND 58.4 trillion or US$2.25 billion in June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam motorbike production rises in July, steady year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s motorbike production increased to 312.2 thousand units in July 2025, up from 297.9 thousand in June. Output grew 0.9 percent year-on-year in July and 5.3 percent over the first seven months, reaching 1.88 million units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Electronics: Vietnam TV production rises in July with strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s TV production climbed to 1.89 million units in July 2025, up from 1.80 million units in June. Output increased 28.5 percent year-on-year for July and 21.1 percent over the first seven months, reaching 11.47 million units in total, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam car production slips in July but surges year-to-date
Vietnam produced 38.8 thousand cars in July 2025, down from 40.9 thousand in June. Despite the month-on-month decline, output jumped 44.1 percent year-on-year in July and 64.4 percent in the first seven months, totalling 263 thousand units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
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