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.
Pharmaceutical products: Vietnam imports down 3.08 percent in April, imports from US jump
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical products reached US$334.74 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 3.08 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$1.29 billion.
Manufacturing: US furniture to open Vietnam warehouse, exit Georgia operations
US firm Hooker Furnishings is opening a new warehouse in Vietnam, part of a broader logistics overhaul. The move is part of the company’s strategy to shift more inventory storage closer to its suppliers, reducing US safety stock needs, and improving responsiveness to shifting tariff policies, company leaders have told an earnings call.
Handbags, purses, & umbrellas: Vietnam exports up 7.33 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of handbags, purses, suitcases, headgear and umbrellas reached US$393.52 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 7.33 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.39 billion.
Automotive: Vietnam car output surges 76.9 percent in first four months of 2025
Vietnam produced an estimated 39,500 cars in April 2025, up 60 percent year-on-year. This was also up about 1,400 units over March which recorded 38,100 cars produced, according to the latest data from the National Office of Statistics.
Aviation: VietJet faces US$181.5 million payout as UK court denies delay request
A London High Court has ordered VietJet Aviation JSC to pay US$181.5 million to aircraft lessor FW Aviation, rejecting the airline’s request to delay payments and ruling it has the means to comply, Bloomberg has reported. The decision follows a prolonged legal battle stemming from VietJet’s default on lease payments for four Airbus aircraft during the pandemic.
Motor vehicles: Vietnam imports slightly down in April, Thailand leads
Vietnam’s motor vehicle imports reached US$422.93 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 4.98 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$1.40 billion.
Insulated wires & cables: Vietnam imports up 6.03 percent over March, China leads
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables reached US$395.67 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 6.03 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$1.39 billion for this category.
Insecticides & rodenticides: Vietnam imports up 2 percent in April
Vietnam’s imports of insecticides, rodenticides, and related materials reached US$99.99 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a marginal 2.06 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$341.64 million for this category.
Yarn: Vietnam exports down 6.16 percent in April, China top destination
Vietnam’s exports of yarn reached US$361.42 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 6.16 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.39 billion.
Golf: Industry pushes back against Vietnam ‘luxury’ tax on sport
Vietnam Golf Association Chairman Le Kien Thanh has questioned the logic of taxing golf like alcohol and tobacco under the country’s Special Consumption Tax (SCT), arguing golf is a recognised sport, not a luxury, VietnamNet has reported.
The “Existential” Tariff Threat to US Footwear Brands & What That Means for Vietnam
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America has warned that the “reciprocal” tariffs announced last month pose an existential threat to American footwear businesses. This article explores how that threat could play out in Vietnam.
Parts and accessories of motor vehicles: Vietnam imports down in April, China leads
Vietnam’s imports of parts and accessories of motor vehicles reached US$434.05 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.73 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$1.70 billion.
Toys & sports requisites: Vietnam exports up 14.59 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof reached US$539.25 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 14.59 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.77 billion.
Iron & steel products: Vietnam exports down 8.07 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel products reached US$486.45 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 8.07 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.86 billion.
Textiles and footwear materials: Vietnam imports down 5.26 percent in April
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials and auxiliaries reached US$642.95 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 5.26 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) import value of US$2.34 billion.
Iron & steel products: Vietnam imports up 3.43 percent in April, China dominates
Vietnam’s imports of iron and steel products reached US$642.50 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 3.43 percent increase compared to the import value in March, with a year-to-date import value of US$2.28 billion for this category.
Plastic products: Vietnam exports down 3.57 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products reached US$609.31 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a slight decrease of 3.57 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$2.32 billion.
Iron & steel: Vietnam exports up 10.44 percent in April, India top destination
Vietnam’s exports of iron and steel reached US$709.99 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 10.44 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$2.49 billion.
Wires & cables: Vietnam exports up 4.72 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables reached US$366.18 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 4.72 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.31 billion.
Chemicals: Vietnam chemical imports edge down 4 percent in April
Vietnam imported US$656.78 million worth of chemical products in April 2025, down 3.98 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total year-to-date imports reached US$2.47 billion, with China, South Korea and Japan the top suppliers.
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