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.
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.
Transport and warehouse sector in Vietnam records US$38.66 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s transport and warehouse sector registered a total of US$38.66 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across four new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$13.2 million compared to December, which saw US$25.5 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects declined from 13 in December.
Garments, hats, and footwear prices in Vietnam record .38 percent January jump
Prices for garments, hats, and footwear in Vietnam increased by 0.38 percent in January, with other garments seeing the highest rise at 0.65 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
Vietnam’s imports of liquefied petroleum gases rise 12.98 percent in January
Vietnam’s imports of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) increased by 12.98 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$155.97 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows an increase from US$138.05 million recorded in December.
Buy More, Sell Less: Tackling Vietnam’s Trade Surplus with the US
Vietnam has been repeatedly singled out by US officials with respect to its trade surplus with the United States. This hasn’t, so far, seen any targeted trade implications for Vietnam (i.e. tariffs) from the US administration, but it is increasingly looking like it is only a matter of time. With this in mind, this article looks at how Vietnam might address the trade imbalance by buying more US goods, and/or reducing its exports to the US.
Vietnam’s electronic components manufacturing slows in January but remains strong
Vietnam’s electronic components manufacturing recorded a 216.2 percent increase in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was a decline from December 2024, when output stood at 278.2 percent above 2019 levels.
Wholesale, retail, and repair of cars, motorbikes sector in Vietnam records US$72.43 million in January FDI
In January, Vietnam’s wholesale, retail, and repairs of cars and motorbikes sector registered a total of US$72.43 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) across 84 new projects, according to data from Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment. This represents an increase of US$32.6 million compared to December, which saw US$39.8 million in registered capital. However, the number of new projects was down from 102 in December.
Beverage and tobacco prices in Vietnam rise in January
Beverage and tobacco prices in Vietnam increased by 0.69 percent in January, with alcohol prices rising by 0.8 percent and cigarette prices increasing by 0.7 percent, according to the Vietnam’s Consumer Price Index.
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