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 cement and clinker exports up 27.98 percent MoM in March 2026 / Bangladesh 333.99%, Philippines 23.02%
Vietnam exported cement and clinker to the tune of US$128 million in March, up from US$100 million in February, a change of 27.98 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Beer production in Vietnam up 24.03 percent in March / year-on-year +7.97%, YTD +12.94%
Vietnam produced 379.66 million litres of beer in March, up 24.03 percent from 306.11 million litres in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Vietnam machines and tools imports up 37.26% in March 2026 / China +37.78%, Japan +32.52%
Vietnam imported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,555 million in March, up from US$4,047 million in February, a change of 37.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam plastic products exports up 50.30% MoM in March 2026 / USA +49.30%, Japan +39.07%
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$690 million in March, up from US$459 million in February, a change of 50.30 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel exports up 35.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / India +81.45%, Indonesia +191.63%
Vietnam exported iron and steel to the tune of US$698 million in March, up from US$515 million in February, a change of 35.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Coal production in Vietnam up 45.59 percent in March / year-on-year -7.74%, YTD -4.92%
Vietnam produced 4,280.72 thousand tonnes of coal in March, up 45.59 percent from 2,940.21 thousand tonnes in February 2026, according to the National Statistics Office.
Interview: Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen | HAP Commodities Consulting, Vietnam Southern Region Sales Manager RE: Coffee prices and the Iran War
This interview with Ngoc (Lily) Nguyen, the Vietnam Southern Region Sales Manager at HAP Commodities Consulting, covers how the Iran–Hormuz conflict is affecting the coffee sector in Vietnam, current price trends, and global supply expectations
Interview: Hao Qiu, Founder, Fair Farm Vietnam RE: Impacts of the Iran War on Vietnam’s Coffee Industry
This is an interview with Hao Qiu, the Founder of Fair Farm Vietnam. It looks at how global factors, including Brazil’s crop outlook and Middle East disruptions, are influencing coffee prices through shifting demand and higher logistics costs.
Interview: Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (LaCaph) RE: Vietnam Coffee industry
This is an interview with Timen ter Meulen Swijtink, Managing Director, Collective Company (producer of LaCaph-branded coffee). It covers how the Middle East crisis is affecting Vietnam’s coffee sector, how Vietnam’s coffee industry is evolving, and how younger farmers and closer feedback between producers and consumers are driving rapid improvements in coffee quality across Vietnam.
Vietnam cameras, camcorders, and accessories exports up 29.26% MoM in March 2026 / China +12.57%, USA +71.07%
Vietnam exported cameras, camcorders, and accessories to the tune of US$739 million in March, up from US$ million in February, a change of 29.26 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam seafood exports up 31.16 percent MoM in March 2026 / China -11.44%, USA 65.57%
Vietnam exported seafood to the tune of US$927 million in March, up from US$707 million in February, a change of 31.16 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam wood and wood products exports up 43.79% MoM in March 2026 / USA +54.25%, China +33.16%
Vietnam exported wood and wood products to the tune of US$1,394 million in March, up from US$969 million in February, a change of 43.79 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam machines and tools exports up 48.48% MoM in March 2026 / USA +52.88%, China +76.72%
Vietnam exported machines and tools to the tune of US$5,700 million in March, up from US$3,839 million in February, a change of 48.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam footwear exports up 37.99% MoM in March 2026 / USA +35.66%, Netherlands +87.30%
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$1,951 million in March, up from US$1,414 million in February, a change of 37.99 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam iron and steel imports up 31.00 percent in March 2026 / China 47.82%, Indonesia – 14.65%
Vietnam imported iron and steel to the tune of US$891 million in March, up from US$680 million in February, a change of 31 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam phone exports up 2.13 percent MoM in March 2026 / China 15.76%, USA 4.36%
Vietnam exported phones to the tune of US$5,601 million in March, up from US$5,485 million in February, a change of 2.13 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam textiles and garments exports up 30.07 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +27.21%, Japan +42.42%
Vietnam exported textiles and garments to the tune of US$3,156 million in March, up from US$2,426 million in February, a change of 30.07 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam LPG imports up 21.62 percent in March 2026 / China +155%, Malaysia +13.84
Vietnam imported LPG to the tune of US$213 million in March, up from US$175 million in February, a change of 21.62 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam computer exports up 60.50 percent MoM in March 2026 / USA +81.80%, Hong Kong +179.95%
Vietnam exported computers to the tune of US$13,009 million in March, up from US$8,105 million in February, a change of 60.50 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam up 57.67 percent in March / year-on-year +50.54%, YTD +31.63%
Vietnam produced 354.20 thousand motorbikes in March, up 57.67 percent from 224.65 thousand in February 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Petrol stations run dry in parts of Vietnam as falling fuel prices squeeze retailers’ margins, despite petrol dropping below US$0.76 per litre. Meanwhile, the
Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup’s US$3.9
Vietnam’s central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government’s economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked
This is an interview with Chris Walker, a Vietnam Sourcing Expert with Vietnam Factory Tours how rising oil prices and the Middle East crisis are
This is an interview with John Gardner, CEO and Founding Partner, at Optimum Hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City. It covers fuel price impacts on:
This is an interview with Dr Nuno F. Ribeiro, Associate Professor, International Tourism & Hospitality Management at Copenhagen Business College, formerly of RMIT Vietnam. It