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 plastics exports decline by 3.33 percent in December
Vietnam’s plastics exports total US$2.63 billion for 2024…
Vietnam’s wood processing sector shows strong annual growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector grew by 13.3 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the entire year of 2024, cumulative growth stood at 8.5 percent compared to 2023, reflecting consistent progress across the industry.
Finland sees decline in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
All up, in 2024, Finland invested in 2 new projects with US$34.66 million in newly registered capital.
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rise by 32.53 percent in December
Tanzania emerged as the standout supplier in December, with imports surging by an extraordinary 855.01 percent to US$87.78 million. Indonesia also showed significant growth, with imports rising 33.47 percent to US$27.77 million.
Vietnam’s beer production estimated to reach 4.49 billion liters in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 400.7 million liters of beer, maintaining steady output despite a slight increase in December.
Vietnam’s plastic products exports rise by 8.36 percent in December
Vietnam’s plastic products exports total US$6.73 billion for 2024…
Vietnam’s imports of pharmaceutical materials surge by 35.5 percent in December
China remained the leading supplier, contributing US$38.90 million, a 19.54 percent increase from the previous month. India experienced significant growth, with imports surging by 157.30 percent to US$9.18 million. South Korea saw the most dramatic rise, with imports increasing by 1,520.56 percent to US$386,163, while Spain recorded a 395.88 percent increase to US$326,801.
Vietnam’s imports of insulated wires and cables rise by 9.52 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, exporting US$233.57 million in December, reflecting a 13.09 percent increase from the previous month. Malaysia and the Philippines recorded significant growth rates of 41.69 percent and 29.13 percent, respectively. Imports from Japan also rose by 11.07 percent to US$14.14 million.
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Vietnam’s electricity production estimated to reach 293.3 billion kWh in 2024
In November 2024, the country produced 23.8 billion kWh of electricity, maintaining steady output despite a slight increase in December.
Vietnam’s battery manufacturing sector achieves robust growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector saw a significant growth of 17.7 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth reached 13.7 percent compared to 2023, highlighting strong and consistent performance across the industry.
British Virgin Islands sees decline in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, the British Virgin Islands accounted for 17 new projects with US$586.27 million in newly registered capital…
Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products increase by 3.63 percent in December
China remained the largest supplier, contributing US$23.39 million in December, a 14.80 percent increase from November. The USA posted the most significant growth, with imports surging by 296.22 percent to US$4.12 million. Thailand and South Korea also recorded increases of 13.42 percent and 9.32 percent, respectively.
Vietnam’s motor vehicle imports decline by 19.24 percent in December
Indonesia remained the top supplier, contributing US$82.14 million in December despite a 25.60 percent decline month-on-month. Thailand and China followed, exporting US$67.43 million and US$86.80 million, with respective drops of 41.59 percent and 4.94 percent.
Vietnam’s energy sector sees rise in foreign direct investment in December
In 2024, the sector attracted a total of 4 new projects with US$1.42 billion in newly registered capital…
UAE sees decline in foreign direct investment into Vietnam in December
In 2024, the UAE invested in 7 new projects with US$4.34 million in newly registered capital.
Vietnam’s administrative operations and support services FDI jumps in December
In 2024, the sector attracted a total of 69 new projects with US$160,370 in newly registered capital…
Indonesia sees decline in foreign direct investment in Vietnam in December
In 2024, Indonesia invested in 19 new projects in Vietnam with US$27.20 million in newly registered capital…
Vietnam’s pharmaceutical product imports surge by 68.56 percent in December
The USA led the surge, with imports skyrocketing by 331.62 percent to US$101.02 million. India and South Korea also showed significant growth, with imports increasing by 85.26 percent and 139.22 percent, respectively. Belgium recorded an impressive 92.25 percent growth, contributing US$28.03 million in December.
Vietnam’s paints and coatings production shows strong annual growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector posted a remarkable growth of 15.0 percent in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year, cumulative growth reached 7.9 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting solid annual performance in this industry.
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