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.
Industry: Vietnam’s industrial agitator market to nearly double by 2034: Report
The Vietnam industrial agitator market is forecast to grow from US$0.15 billion in 2024 to US$0.28 billion by 2034, representing a CAGR of 6.2 percent, according to a new report by Reports and Data. Growth is being driven by rising demand from chemicals, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Garments & textiles: Where Vietnam sourced its cotton in June 2025 – Latest import data
Vietnam’s imports of cotton saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $267,212,045, a -3.35 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam key markets for plastics products June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $622,781,193, a -4.14 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for toys and sports requisites (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites and parts saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $858,142,723, a 27.09 percent increase compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for fabrics for technical uses (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses experienced a notable decrease in June 2025, reaching $54,469,663, a -23.09 percent decrease compared to May 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s leading cashew nut suppliers in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of Cashew nut saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $419,206,980, a -3.45 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Currency: Vietnam’s Dong under pressure, black market premium holds at 0.86 percent, Friday
Vietnam’s dong remained under pressure on Friday, with the central bank setting the official reference rate at VND 25,185 per US$, up 9 dong from the day before. The black market mid-rate held steady at VND 26,385, maintaining a 0.86 percent premium over Google Finance’s mid-market rate of VND 26,160.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of coffee saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $677,919,254, a -21.16 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top export destinations for pastry, sweets, and cereal products in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $101,359,454, a -1.24 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam’s main import partners for wires and cables, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $361,809,631, a -11.67 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood: Vietnam’s top export destinations for Bamboo and rattan products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $73,732,638, a -7.75 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry: Vietnam leading machine, equipment, tools and instruments export markets June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of machine, equipment, tools and instruments saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $4,794,687,876, a -4.08 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Vietnam’s FDI Flows?
In the new trade paradigm coming out of the US, questions have been raised about Vietnam’s FDI-powered growth and whether it can be sustained. With this in mind, this article looks at how tariffs impact FDI flows and what to expect moving forward.
Electronics: Vietnam loudspeaker market projected to double by 2034: Report
Vietnam’s loudspeaker industry is forecast to grow from US$760 million in 2025 to US$1.59 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6 percent, driven by rising demand for smart and wireless audio products, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for glass and glassware (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $124,196,334, a 14.90 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Chemicals: Top countries supplying Chemical products to Vietnam, June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of Chemical products saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $651,186,874, a -3.67 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s leading footwear export markets, June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of footwear saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $2,126,629,963, a -1.05 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Automotive: Vietnam’s motorcycle sales slip in Q2, despite annual growth
Motorcycle consumption in Vietnam has dropped slightly for two consecutive periods, though overall year-on-year growth remains positive, according to a report from the Vietnam Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (VAMM), Zing News has reported
Construction: Vietnam’s top export buyers of clinker and cement in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement saw a decline in June 2025, reaching $107,342,244, a -4.86 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Steel: Vietnam’s top import sources for iron and steel products (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $695,701,760, a -0.23 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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