Vietnam’s imports of still image, video cameras and parts reached US$233.40 million in September, down 0.37 percent from August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.83 billion.
China remained the dominant supplier with US$136.06 million, followed by Taiwan with US$56.89 million and Thailand with US$10.67 million.
Imports from Japan totalled US$5.66 million, while South Korea saw a sharp rise to US$4.42 million, up 155.92 percent month-on-month.
Shipments from the United States and the United Kingdom declined by 37.03 percent and 36.45 percent respectively.
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Listed electronics firms
These Vietnamese electronics firms are listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.
Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG)
Mobile World Investment Corporation (MWG) operates nationwide retail chains for mobile phones, electronics, and groceries under brands such as The Gioi Di Dong, Dien May Xanh, and Bach Hoa Xanh.
MWG closed at VND 85,700 on Thursday up 1.2 percent with 91,566,000 shares traded, worth VND 784,487 million.
Foreign ownership in MWG is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 46.4 percent.
FPT Digital Retail Joint Stock Company (FRT)
FPT Digital Retail Joint Stock Company (FRT) manages FPT Shop and F.Studio, distributing digital devices, accessories, and Apple products across Vietnam.
FRT closed at VND 142,500 on Thursday down 1.9 percent with 4,364,000 shares traded, worth VND 63,039 million.
Foreign ownership in FRT is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 31.8 percent.
Digital World Corporation (DGW)
Digital World Corporation (DGW) specialises in ICT distribution, providing consumer electronics, office equipment, and FMCG through an extensive wholesale network.
DGW closed at VND 39,000 on Thursday down 0 percent with 6,839,000 shares traded, worth VND 26,714 million.
Foreign ownership in DGW is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 20.3 percent.
Viettronics Tan Binh Joint Stock Company (VTB)
Viettronics Tan Binh Joint Stock Company (VTB) manufactures and trades electronic and electrical components, consumer electronics, and provides industrial maintenance services.
VTB closed at VND 9,350 on Thursday up 0.45 percent with 234,000 shares traded, worth VND 216 million.
Foreign ownership in VTB is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 1.7 percent.
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Vietnam’s electronics industry
Vietnam’s electronics industry is one of the country’s leading export sectors, driven by major foreign investors such as Samsung, Intel, LG, and Foxconn.
It benefits from Vietnam’s low labour costs, political stability, and location within global supply chains, making it a key alternative manufacturing base to China.
The government supports the sector through tax incentives, high-tech zones, and policies to attract high-value production.
However, local firms remain focused on assembly, with limited participation in R&D and component manufacturing.
To move up the value chain, Vietnam needs stronger domestic suppliers, skilled engineers, and better infrastructure to support high-tech production.