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.
Rubber: USA, Japan top export destinations for Vietnam rubber products in July
Vietnam’s rubber products exports totaled $120,512,383 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a -4.87 percent decrease compared to June, which contributed to a year-to-date total of $828,035,347.
Manufacturing: Singapore, USA top export destinations for Vietnam glass and glassware in July
Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware totaled $129,927,385 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 4.61 percent increase compared to June, and contributed to a year-to-date total of $778,655,455.
Manufacturing: Vietnam exports US$179 millions in plastics in July 2025
Vietnam’s plastics exports reached $178,865,452 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a -3.65 percent decrease compared to June, which contributed to a year-to-date total of $1,363,096,085.
Trade: US, Cambodia top list of Vietnam paper export destinations in July
Vietnam’s paper and paper products exports reached $188,414,328 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s textile, leather materials exports up 12.29 percent in July
Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports reached $217,274,118 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s chemical products exports top US$245 millions in July
Vietnam’s chemical product exports reached $245,498,832 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for non-wood furniture in July 2025
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports reached $287,540,053 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for insulated wires and cables in July
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables saw a minor increase in July 2025, reaching $388,264,790, a 0.42 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Consumer goods: Vietnam’s top export destinations for luggage, headgear and umbrellas in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of luggage, headgear and umbrellas saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $411,793,364, a 3.97 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s top export destinations for iron and steel (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel saw a decline in July 2025, reaching $546,266,238, a 10.67 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam News Roundup: August 15 to August 21
In this week’s Vietnam News Roundup: the dong weakens further, Fitch warns on rising debt, and EVN seeks to pass accumulated losses to consumers. Universities announce new tuition fees, the livestock sector calls for milk support, Sun Group gains approval for a casino project, and the VN-Index rises despite continued foreign outflows.
Electronics: Where Vietnam’s still image and video camera exports went in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras and sparts thereof saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $652,259,607, an 8.18 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for plastic products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $660,214,722, a 6.01 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites experienced a substantial surge in July 2025, reaching $1,097,125,242, a 27.85 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for wood and wooden products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $1,471,787,531, a 9.09 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Shoes: Vietnam’s footwear exports to the US jump 16 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports of footwear saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $2,194,501,234, a 3.19 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s top export destinations for textiles and garments (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of textiles and garments saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $3,910,792,868, an 8.72 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for machines and equipment (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $5,309,444,041, a 10.74 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for mobile phones & phone parts (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof saw a significant increase in July 2025, reaching $5,566,430,680, a 24.02 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Electronics: Vietnam’s top export destinations for computers and electrical products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare-parts and components thereof saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $9,001,729,731, a -2.89 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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