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.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports rise 27.62 percent in March
Vietnam exported US$631.87 million worth of plastic products in March, up 27.62 percent from February, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemical imports see 2.21 percent increase in March 2025
Vietnam’s imports of chemical reached US$672.37 million in March 2025, marking a 2.21 percent rise compared to February. Year-to-date (YTD) chemical imports stood at US$1.87 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemical product imports surge by 18.16 percent in March
Vietnam’s imports of chemical products reached US$683.99 million in March 2025, marking an 18.16 percent increase from February. Year-to-date imports total US$1.81 billion. This rise is mainly driven by imports from China, which accounted for 41.33 percentof the total imports.
Vietnam’s aquaculture output rises 5.1 percent in Q1 2025 amid strong pangasius and shrimp harvests
Vietnam’s total aquatic product output reached an estimated 1.99 million tons in the first quarter of 2025, up 2.8 percent year-on-year, driven by higher yields in both aquaculture and exploitation. Aquaculture output alone rose 5.1 percent, reflecting favourable prices and export recovery for pangasius and efficient shrimp farming practices, according to data from the General Statistics Office.
Vietnam industrial production index grows 7.6 percent in Q1 2025
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) rose by 7.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking an acceleration from the 5.9 percent growth recorded in the same period last year, according to data from Vietnam’s General Statistics Office.
Vietnam average income up 9.5 percent year-on-year in Q1 2025
Vietnamese workers saw their average monthly income rise to VND 8.3 million in Q1 2025, an increase of 9.5 percent compared to the same period last year. Gains were recorded across all sectors, despite a slight drop in labour force participation and a continued high number of informal workers, according to a press release from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics.
Vietnam’s toy and sports requisites exports decline by 10.05 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites decreased by 10.05 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$361.43 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rubber exports decline by 24.43 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rubber exports decreased by 24.43 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$225.71 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rice exports rise by 10.29 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rice exports increased by 10.29 percent in February compared to January, reaching US$358.33 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam imposes temporary anti-dumping duties on China, South Korea coated steel
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) will issue temporary anti-dumping duties on certain coated steel products originating from China and South Korea per Decision 914/QD-BCT. The move aims to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-priced imports, according to a statement on its website.
Delays, legal hurdles, weak policy incentives holding back Vietnam waste-to-energy projects
Vietnam’s waste-to-energy (WtE) projects, widely seen as critical for addressing urban pollution and generating renewable energy, are hampered by administrative complexity, legal overlaps, and an uncompetitive pricing framework. Despite strong environmental potential, most projects take 5 to 8 years to complete, with many facing long delays, VietnamNet is quoting an ‘investor’ as saying.
Vietnam’s precious stones and metals exports rise by 19.40 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of precious stones, precious metals, and related articles increased by 19.40 percent in February compared to January, reaching US$52.31 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Ducati closes Hanoi showroom amid weak demand in northern Vietnam
Ducati Vietnam will shut down its only northern showroom in Hanoi, citing low performance and limited demand in the region. The decision leaves Ho Chi Minh City as the brand’s sole dealership location in the country, VN Express is reporting.
Vietnam’s electricity output surges, but efficiency lags behind regional peers
Vietnam’s electricity efficiency — measured by how much electricity is consumed per US$1,000 of GDP — remains significantly lower than regional peers, according to an op-ed by Dr. Le Hai Hung, Director of the Institute of Research and Application of Technology (IRAT) and published by VietnamNet. Specifically, Vietnam consumes nearly 2.8 times more electricity than Indonesia and 2.4 times more than the Philippines to generate the same economic value.
Vietnam’s plastics exports rise by 30.66 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastics increased by 30.66 percent in February compared to January, reaching US$206.2 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s plastic products exports fall by 14.61 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products dropped by 17.25 percent in February compared to January, reaching US$495.14 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Industry pushes back on Vietnam EV charging station sharing proposal
A proposal to require businesses to share electric vehicle (EV) charging stations has drawn strong opposition from industry leaders and experts. The proposal, made by Dr. Tran Huu Minh of the National Traffic Safety Committee, is aimed at optimising infrastructure use — but has been criticised as undermining fair competition and private investment, according to VietnamNet.
FDI investors warn of financial distress if Vietnam retroactively revises solar FIT
Vietnam is considering retroactively adjusting the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) rates for solar energy projects raising significant concerns among foreign direct invested (FDI) enterprises. The FIT rate, initially set at 9.35 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) could potentially be reduced to 7.09 cents or even 4.8 cents per kWh, VN Express has reported.
Vietnam’s electricity production increases by 11.7% in February 2025
Vietnam’s electricity production has shown steady growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 21.7 billion kWh of electricity in January 2025. In February, this figure slightly decreased to 20.9 billion kWh.
Vietnam’s TV production increases by 64.6% in February 2025
Vietnam’s TV production has shown significant growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 1.71 million units of TVs in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 1.73 million units.
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