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 textiles and garments exports decline by 23.49 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s textiles and garments exports decreased by 23.49 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$2.44 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s textile, leather, and footwear material imports rise 7.72 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of textile, leather, and footwear materials increased by 7.72 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$528.77 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$490.89 million, bringing year-to-date imports to over US$1.01 billion.
Vietnam’s petroleum products exports decline by 4.53 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of petroleum products decreased by 17.25 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$71.05 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s motorbike production increases by 63.7% in February 2025
Vietnam’s motorbike production has seen strong growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 235,300 thousand motorbikes in January 2025. In February, this figure increased to 266,300 thousand motorbikes.
Vietnam’s crude steel production increases by 6.4% in February 2025
Vietnam’s crude steel 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 1.60 million tons of crude steel in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 1.68 million tons.
Vietnam’s textile, leather, and footwear materials exports decline by 14.82 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s textile, leather, and footwear materials exports decreased by 14.82 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$161.19 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s mobile phone imports decline 3.36 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of mobile phones and parts dropped 3.36 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$827.41 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$856.15 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$1.68 billion.
Vietnam’s pepper exports jump by 11 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of pepper fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$97.17 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s car production increases by 152.9% in February 2025
Vietnam’s car production has experienced significant growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 37,800 cars in January 2025. In February, this figure slightly decreased to 36,900 thousand cars.
Vietnam’s cellular phone production increases by 8.7% in February 2025
Vietnam’s cellular phone production has seen positive growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 15.9 million pieces of cellular phones in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 14.8 million pieces.
Vietnam’s mobile phone and parts exports decline by 9.20 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s mobile phone and parts exports decreased by 9.20 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$4.39 billion, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s still image and video camera imports decline 6.14 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of still image and video cameras fell 6.14 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$166.22 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$177.08 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$345.19 million.
Vietnam’s pastry, sweets, and cereals products exports decline by 10.72 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$87.34 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s cement production increases by 23.5% in February 2025
Vietnam’s cement production has shown solid growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 11.5 million tons of cement in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 11.3 million tons.
Vietnam’s tea exports decline by 27.44 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s tea exports decreased by 27.44 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$11.92 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s wood imports rise 5.56 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product imports increased by 5.56 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$208.53 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$197.54 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$405.92 million.
Vietnam’s paper and paper products exports jump by 4.43 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of paper and paper products dropped by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$155.41 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s chemical imports surge 21.73 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s chemical imports rose by 21.73 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$657.83 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This marks a significant increase from January’s total of US$540.41 million, reflecting growing demand for chemicals across industries.
Vietnam’s leather shoes and sandals production increases by 31.8% in February 2025
Vietnam’s production of leather shoes and sandals has seen substantial growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 25.8 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in January 2025. In February, this figure increased slightly to 26.6 million pairs.
Vietnam’s still image, video cameras, and parts exports decline by 8.58 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras, and parts decreased by 8.58 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$525.93 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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