manufacturing
The Manufacturing category covers industrial production, factory expansions, and supply chain dynamics. It explores exports, imports, technological advancements, automation, and government policies, providing insights into investment trends, foreign participation, and production efficiencies.
Automotive: Vietnam’s VinFast sees losses widen despite revenue growth in Q2 2025
VinFast Auto reported revenues of VND 16.61 trillion (US$663 million) for the second quarter of 2025, up 91.6 percent year-on-year and 1.9 percent from the previous quarter, driven by steady electric vehicle sales and growth in overseas markets. However, the company also posted a gross loss of VND 6.82 trillion (US$272.4 million) and a net loss of VND 20.34 trillion (US$812 million), 8.4 percent worse than a year earlier and 15 percent higher than the prior quarter, according to the firm’s Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Trade: Vietnam’s imports from China in July jump 8.82 percent
Vietnam’s imports from China reached US$16.74 billion in July, an 8.82 percent increase from June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Trade: Vietnam exports to US jump 3.2 percent in July
Vietnam’s exports to the United States reached US$14.22 billion in July, up 3.20 percent from June, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam phone accessories production dips in July but stays ahead year-to-date
Vietnam’s phone accessories production was valued at VND 53.8 trillion or US$2.07 billion in July 2025, down from VND 58.4 trillion or US$2.25 billion in June, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam motorbike production rises in July, steady year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s motorbike production increased to 312.2 thousand units in July 2025, up from 297.9 thousand in June. Output grew 0.9 percent year-on-year in July and 5.3 percent over the first seven months, reaching 1.88 million units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Electronics: Vietnam TV production rises in July with strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam’s TV production climbed to 1.89 million units in July 2025, up from 1.80 million units in June. Output increased 28.5 percent year-on-year for July and 21.1 percent over the first seven months, reaching 11.47 million units in total, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Automotive: Vietnam car production slips in July but surges year-to-date
Vietnam produced 38.8 thousand cars in July 2025, down from 40.9 thousand in June. Despite the month-on-month decline, output jumped 44.1 percent year-on-year in July and 64.4 percent in the first seven months, totalling 263 thousand units, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
Manufacturing: Vietnam PMI slows in August on weaker new orders
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI eased to 50.4 in August, down from 52.4 in July, signalling only marginal improvement in business conditions.
Electronics: Vietnam mobile phone output drops to 14.5 millions units in July
Vietnam produced an estimated 14.5 million mobile phones in July 2025, down from 15.3 million units in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Footwear: Vietnam’s leather shoes and sandals production jumps in July
Vietnam produced an estimated 34.5 million pairs of leather shoes and sandals in July 2025, up from 33.2 million pairs in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics. Cumulative output for the first seven months of 2025 reached 215.2 million pairs, representing a 13.6 percent year-on-year increase.
Wood: USA, Japan Vietnam’s top export destinations for bamboo and rattan products in July
Vietnam’s exports of bamboo and rattan products totaled $66,012,872 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a -10.47 percent decrease compared to June, contributing to a year-to-date total of $507,952,491.
Ceramics: Vietnam’s top export destinations for ceramics (July 2025)
Vietnam’s ceramics exports totaled $49,633,009 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Rubber: USA, Japan top export destinations for Vietnam rubber products in July
Vietnam’s rubber products exports totaled $120,512,383 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a -4.87 percent decrease compared to June, which contributed to a year-to-date total of $828,035,347.
Manufacturing: Singapore, USA top export destinations for Vietnam glass and glassware in July
Vietnam’s exports of glass and glassware totaled $129,927,385 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 4.61 percent increase compared to June, and contributed to a year-to-date total of $778,655,455.
Manufacturing: Vietnam exports US$179 millions in plastics in July 2025
Vietnam’s plastics exports reached $178,865,452 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a -3.65 percent decrease compared to June, which contributed to a year-to-date total of $1,363,096,085.
Trade: US, Cambodia top list of Vietnam paper export destinations in July
Vietnam’s paper and paper products exports reached $188,414,328 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam’s textile, leather materials exports up 12.29 percent in July
Vietnam’s textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries exports reached $217,274,118 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s chemical products exports top US$245 millions in July
Vietnam’s chemical product exports reached $245,498,832 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for non-wood furniture in July 2025
Vietnam’s non-wood furniture exports reached $287,540,053 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for insulated wires and cables in July
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables saw a minor increase in July 2025, reaching $388,264,790, a 0.42 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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