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 imports of cameras and parts fall 9.31 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of cameras and parts decreased by 9.31 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$177.08 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$195.27 million recorded in December.
Financial, banking, and insurance sector in Vietnam records US$3.96 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s financial, banking, and insurance sector registered a total of US$3.96 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI), according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This marks an increase of US$2.4 million compared to December, which recorded US$1.5 million in new registered capital.
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam record .27 percent January rise
Culture, entertainment, and tourism prices in Vietnam increased by 0.27 percent in January, driven by higher demand during the Lunar New Year, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products rise 4.76 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of milk and milk products increased by 4.76 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$103.95 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$99.23 million recorded in December.
Vietnam’s plastic product exports decline by 11.29 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of plastic products fell by 11.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$579.84 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of soya beans fall 22.29 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of soya beans decreased by 22.29 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$85.93 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$110.58 million recorded in December.
Construction industry in Vietnam records US$10.57 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s construction sector registered a total of US$10.57 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across five new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$3.5 million compared to December, which saw US$14.0 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects increased from two in December.
Household appliances and equipment prices in Vietnam rise in January
Household appliances and equipment prices in Vietnam increased by 0.31 percent in January, with household services seeing the largest rise at 1.73 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of corn fall 27.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of corn declined by 27.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$249.77 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$343.29 million recorded in December.
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Vietnam’s petroleum product exports drop by 56.20 percent in January
Vietnam’s petroleum product exports fell by 56.20 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$74.42 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s computer and electronic product exports fall by 17.72 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components declined by 17.72 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$6.05 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motor vehicle manufacturing in Vietnam slows in January
Vietnam’s motor vehicle manufacturing sector recorded a 178.7 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this marked a decline from December 2024, when output was 234.2 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products fall 23.80 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of rubber products decreased by 23.80 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$80.37 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$105.48 million recorded in December.
Accommodation and food services sector in Vietnam records US$13.63 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s accommodation and food services sector registered a total of US$13.63 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across seven new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents a decrease of US$8.2 million compared to December, which saw US$21.8 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects increased from two in December.
Housing and utility costs in Vietnam rise .35 percent in January
Housing, electricity, water, fuel, and construction material costs in Vietnam increased by 0.35 percent in January, contributing 0.07 percentage points to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index. House rentals saw the highest increase at 0.84 percent, while home repair services rose by 0.74 percent.
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments fall 14.77 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of machines, equipment, tools, and instruments dropped by 14.77 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$3.99 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decrease from US$4.69 billion recorded in December.
Vietnam’s coffee exports rise by 6.1 percent in January
Vietnam’s coffee exports increased by 6.1 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$728.97 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s imports of animal, vegetable fats, and oils drop in January
Vietnam’s imports of animal and vegetable fats and oils fell by 30.78 percent month-on-month in January to US$98.43 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$142.20 million recorded in December.
Scrap recycling industry in Vietnam sees strong growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s scrap recycling industry recorded a 202.4 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, output declined from December 2024, when production was 279.0 percent above 2019 levels.
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