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 Bac Ninh province sees significant FDI growth in 2024
The rise in FDI in Bac Ninh reflects the province’s growing prominence as a key investment destination within Vietnam. The surge is largely driven by its strong manufacturing sector, particularly in electronics and high-tech industries.
Vietnam’s coffee exports rise by 95.36 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of coffee total US$5.62 billion for 2024, reflecting strong demand in key markets…
Vietnam’s fertiliser production grows in 2024 despite December decline
Year-on-year, the sector decreased by 2.8 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. However, cumulative production for the full year of 2024 rose by 10.6 percent compared to 2023, highlighting robust annual growth despite the year-end dip.
Vietnam News Roundup: January 31 to February 6
This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers the latest State Bank open market operations, the forthcoming end to free registration of EVs, the oversupply of cement, FDI figures, and more…
Apple App Store now requires games to be registered in Vietnam
Apple has told game developers they must now be registered with Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communication for their games to be accessible in Vietnam through its App Store, according to a press release from the US firm. The press release links to an MIC website that details the requirements for registering to provide gaming services including establishing a local entity, creating a local website, and using at least one local server.
Turkey sees decline in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, Turkey invested in 7 new projects with US$763.47 million in newly registered capital.
Vietnam’s Hai Phong province sees strong FDI growth in 2024
The substantial growth in FDI in December highlights Hai Phong’s rising prominence as a key investment hub in northern Vietnam. The city’s favourable location, robust infrastructure, and growing industrial sector continue to attract foreign investors, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and real estate development.
Philippines sees strong growth in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, the Philippines invested in 4 new projects with US$20.41 million in newly registered capital…
Vietnam’s yarn imports increase by 1.77 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, contributing US$162.48 million, a 5.28 percent increase from November. India and South Korea also posted growth, with imports rising by 7.47 percent and 14.35 percent, respectively. Bangladesh showed the highest growth rate, with imports increasing by 24.84 percent to US$302,536.
Vietnam’s leather and related products sector posts strong growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector saw a significant expansion of 23.5 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth reached 13.7 percent compared to 2023, highlighting a robust performance in this critical industry.
Vietnam’s casual clothes production estimated to reach 7.42 billion pieces in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 663.6 million pieces of casual clothes, showing solid output despite a slight increase in December.
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement rise by 4.02 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of clinker and cement total US$1.14 billion for 2024, reflecting strong demand in several key markets.
Vietnam FDI Source Country Tracker: January Update [data set]
China was the leading foreign direct investor in Vietnam in terms of the number of projects initiated in December with 85 new projects. South Korea, however, was the biggest investor in terms of registered Capital adding US$1.25 billion in capital, according to data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment. Notably there was a significant drop across the board in terms of new projects and capital, however, the last week of January was the Lunar New Year break with government offices closed for five days.
Vietnam’s still image, video cameras, and parts thereof exports decline by 0.76 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras, and parts thereof total US$8.02 billion for 2024, reflecting consistent demand from major markets like China and the USA, despite some fluctuations…
Outbound FDI in January for Vietnam tops US$83 million
In January, Vietnamese investors invested in 10 new projects abroad, with no changes to the investment capital, bringing Vietnam’s total investment abroad to more than US$83 million. This represents a 5.1 times increase compared to the same period last year.
Luxembourg sees decline in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, Luxembourg invested in 4 new projects with US$140.06 million in newly registered capital.
Vietnam’s wood and wooden product imports rise by 11.40 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, exporting US$117.37 million in December, a 13.66 percent increase month-on-month. Laos and France showed notable growth, with imports rising 36.48 percent and 46.05 percent, respectively. Imports from Congo nearly doubled, surging 96.14 percent to US$6.15 million. Brazil and New Zealand also recorded significant increases of 38.44 percent and 24.06 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s truck market to grow by US$1.5 billion by 2028: report
Vietnam’s truck market is projected to expand by US$1.5 billion between 2023 and 2028, registering a compound annual growth rate of 8.05 percent, according to Technavio. This growth is driven by the country’s expanding economy and the increasing demand for goods transportation and logistics management, the report says.
Oversupply of cement causing headache for Vietnam cement makers
Vietnam cement makers have a capacity of 122.34 million tons of cement a year, however, the local market is expected to absorb just 65 million tons in 2025. Moreover, cement exports are expected to reach a maximum of 35 million tons leaving an excess supply of roughly 25 million tons, according to the Ministry of Construction.
Complaint lodged with EU trade body RE: Vietnam EVFTA human rights compliance
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) has lodged a complaint with the European Commission’s trade department arguing that an “…ongoing crackdown on human rights defenders working on sustainable development violates the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement”.
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