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 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.
Vietnam’s rubber imports drop 12.99 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rubber imports declined 12.99 percent month-on-month in February, amounting to US$246.19 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$282.94 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$526.45 million.
Vietnam’s ores and other minerals product exports jump by 277.11 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of ores and other minerals products fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, totalling US$30.13 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s casual clothes production increases by 28.1% in February 2025
Vietnam’s casual clothes production has experienced strong growth in the first two months of 2025. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics, the country produced 456.0 million pieces of casual clothing in January 2025. In February, this figure decreased slightly to 445.4 million pieces.
Profit swings to loss for Vietnam power firm after labelling error found
Nearly a year after publishing its 2023 financial report, Thang Long Thermal Power Joint Stock Company — a member of Geleximco Group — has acknowledged a significant reporting error, revising its 2023 profit of VND 122 billion (US$4.8 million) to a loss of more than VND 528 billion (US$20.6 million). The correction comes after the company issued nearly VND 1,800 billion in bonds over the last twelve months since the incorrect statements were made public, VietnamNet has reported.
Vietnam’s tyre cord fabrics and other technical fabrics exports remain stable in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of tyre cord fabrics and other fabrics for technical uses remained relatively stable in February, with only a slight decrease of 0.05 percent compared to January, amounting to US$60.59 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s rubber products exports decline by 6.02 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s rubber products exports decreased by 6.02 percent in February compared to January, amounting to US$99.80 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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