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The Industry Overviews category provides comprehensive reports, market analysis, and sector-specific insights. It explores key trends, competitive landscapes, regulatory challenges, and growth opportunities, serving as a resource for businesses, investors, and policymakers tracking various industries.
Vietnam’s Aviation Industry 2025: Growth, Key Players, Foreign Ownership, & More
Vietnam’s aviation industry has grown quickly, driven by a rising middle class and increasing demand for both domestic and international travel. Key players, including national carriers and low-cost airlines, are competing to offer diverse services while maintaining affordability. That said, the industry has not yet fully recovered from COVID border closures and it still may have some way to go yet.
Vietnam’s Cheese Market 2025: Growth, Brands & Consumer Trends
Vietnam’s cheese market, although relatively young compared to other dairy markets, is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness and changing dietary habits. As Vietnam’s middle class continues to expand and disposable incomes rise, the cheese market is expected to see further diversification and growth.
Vietnam Residential Real Estate 2025: Prices, Trends & Key Players
Vietnam’s residential real estate market is shaped by urbanisation, economic growth, and rising demand for diverse housing options. Major cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi dominate the sector, with developments ranging from affordable apartments to luxury villas. That said, there are challenges in the sector such as affordability issues and rising land prices. Regardless, the residential market remains a vital component of Vietnam’s real estate landscape.
Vietnam’s Yarn Manufacturing Industry 2025: Key Players, Exports & Trends
Driven by strong export growth, particularly to markets like China, South Korea, Japan, and the United States, Vietnam’s yarn industry has positioned itself as a vital link in the global textile supply chain. The country’s yarn exports, which include both synthetic and natural fibres, have seen steady increases in recent years. In response to global demand for sustainable and eco-friendly textiles, Vietnamese manufacturers are also adopting more sustainable practices, incorporating organic and recycled materials, and improving production efficiency to reduce environmental impact.
Vietnam Yogurt Market 2025: Growth, Brands & Consumer Trends
The yogurt market in Vietnam has shown significant growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthy and nutritious food options. Local brands like Vinamilk and TH True Milk dominate the market, offering a diverse range of products, including traditional, Greek, and functional yogurts. Foreign brands such as Yakult and Meiji are also present, catering to premium and niche segments. There is, however, plenty of room for more.
Milk in Vietnam 2025: Market Trends, Imports, and Key Players
The future of Vietnam’s milk industry looks promising, with several key trends and opportunities poised to shape its development. As the demand for dairy products continues to rise, driven by increasing health awareness and disposable incomes, the industry is expected to experience further expansion and innovation.
Vietnam’s News Media Industry 2025: Digital Trends, Censorship, and Market Outlook
The Vietnamese news media industry in 2025 continues to evolve rapidly, influenced by technological advancements, economic growth, and changing consumer preferences. While state-owned media still dominate the landscape, independent outlets and digital platforms have gained significant traction, offering a more diverse range of perspectives and news coverage.
Indonesia’s Dairy Market 2025: Overview
Indonesia’s dairy market is one of the largest in Southeast Asia, shaped by strong population growth, rising incomes, and evolving dietary habits. Demand for dairy products continues to increase, particularly in urban areas, where consumers are shifting towards more protein- and calcium-rich diets. However, the country remains heavily reliant on imports, with domestic milk production meeting less than 25 percent of total consumption.
The Philippines’ Dairy Market 2025: Overview
The Philippines’ dairy market continues to be shaped by strong consumer demand, low domestic production, and a growing reliance on imports. With increasing income levels and changing dietary preferences, consumption of dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yoghurt has risen steadily across both urban and rural areas. This growth is particularly evident among younger consumers and health-conscious households, who are driving demand for value-added and fortified dairy products.
Vietnam’s Wind Power Industry 2025: Policies, Companies & Projects
To fully realise its wind power potential, Vietnam will need to address several challenges, including regulatory uncertainties, grid infrastructure limitations, and financing hurdles. The transition from feed-in tariffs to a competitive bidding mechanism for new projects is expected to create a more stable and transparent investment environment, attracting both domestic and foreign investors.
Vietnam’s Solar Power Industry 2025: Policy Shifts, Growth, Challenges
Vietnam’s solar power industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by favourable government policies and increasing demand for renewable energy. With abundant solar potential due to its geographical location, the country has become a significant player in the Southeast Asian renewable energy market. However, regulatory uncertainty has become a key bug-bear for foreign firms and this has slowed the industries development.
Vietnam’s Advertising Industry 2025: Censorship, Trends, and Key Players
The future of Vietnam’s advertising industry is set to be shaped by several key trends and developments. Digital transformation will continue to play a crucial role, with online advertising expected to lead the market due to the rising penetration of smartphones and increased internet usage. This shift is driven by the growing influence of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, which are becoming primary channels for brands to connect with consumers.
Vietnam’s Wine Industry 2025: Growth, Imports & Key Players
Vietnam’s wine industry has steadily grown, driven by an expanding middle class and a rising interest in wine culture. While traditionally dominated by beer and spirits, wine is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in urban areas. The domestic wine industry is centred around the Central Highlands, with Dalat being the hub of local production. Brands like Ladora Winery and Vang Dalat are well-known, offering affordable and accessible options to Vietnamese consumers…
Manufacturing in Indonesia 2025: Key Sectors, FDI & Challenges
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector is the largest in Southeast Asia by output and a cornerstone of the country’s economic structure, contributing approximately 19 to 21 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). It plays a crucial role in job creation, exports, and industrialisation, and has been central to the government’s ambitions to transition the economy from resource dependence to value-added production. This article breaks down the key details.
Manufacturing in the Philippines 2025: Key Sectors, FDI & Investment Incentives
The manufacturing sector in the Philippines plays a vital role in the country’s economic landscape, contributing approximately 18 to 19 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and employing over 3.5 million workers. It forms a core component of the country’s industrial base and is a key driver of both export earnings and foreign direct investment. This article breaks down the key details.
Vietnam Online Shopping 2025: Key Players & Growth Projections
Online shopping in Vietnam has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by increased internet access, smartphone usage, and a tech-savvy population. Both domestic and international eCommerce platforms play key roles in this expanding market…
Life Insurance in Vietnam 2025: Market Trends, Key Providers, and Growth Opportunities
Life insurance in Vietnam has experienced significant growth and transformation over the past decade, driven by an expanding middle class and increasing awareness of financial planning and risk protection. The life insurance market in Vietnam is diverse, with a range of products offered by both local and international insurers.
Logistics in Vietnam 2025: Shipping, Ports, Customs & Warehousing
Logistics in Vietnam are becoming more and more important to Vietnam’s economy. This is in line with booming international trade, the result of a myriad of free trade agreements combined with an abundance of low-cost labour, and generous tax incentives. This article explores this growing sector.
Vietnam’s Health Insurance Industry 2025: SHI vs. PHI, Coverage & Providers
Health insurance in Vietnam is primarily structured into two categories: Social Health Insurance (SHI) and Private Health Insurance (PHI). SHI, managed by Vietnam Social Security (VSS), is mandatory for employees, students, and civil servants, covering basic medical services like outpatient and inpatient care, chronic disease management, and maternity services…
Vietnam Securities Industry 2025: Market Growth & Investor Trends
The Vietnam securities industry is the financial market system in Vietnam that facilitates the trading of securities such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives. It is regulated by the State Securities Commission (SSC), a government body responsible for overseeing market activities, ensuring transparency, and protecting investor interests…
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