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.
Why Vietnam’s Car Market No Longer Makes Sense
The oversupply of cars in Vietnam’s car market has been well known for some time, yet the gap between supply and demand continues to grow. Without a clear rationale for the lack of a market correction, it would make sense if car makers with other options were reconsidering their positions.
Vietnam exports to Russia US$202 million in December, up 35.54 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$202 million worth of goods to Russia, up 35.54 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Synthetic fabrics production in Vietnam down 4.66 percent in December
Vietnam produced 104.03 million m 2 of synthetic fabrics in December, down 4.66 percent from 109.12 million m 2 in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cement production in Vietnam down 3.87 percent in December
Vietnam produced 17.11 million tons of cement in December, down 3.87 percent from 17.80 million tons in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemical products exports from Vietnam up 30.51 percent in December, China / South Korea top buyers
Vietnam exported chemical products to the tune of US$297 million in December, up from US$228 million in November, a change of 30.51 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 5.56 percent in December
Vietnam produced 321.68 thousands motorbikes in December, down 5.56 percent from 340.63 motorbikes in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Chemicals exports from Vietnam up 23.97 percent in December, China / India top buyers
Vietnam exported chemicals to the tune of US$257 million in December, up from US$207 million in November, a change of 23.97 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam car production falls 19.02 percent in December
Vietnam produced 49.16 thousands of pieces of motor vehicles in December, down 19.02 percent from 60.70 thousands of pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Television production in Vietnam down 3.84 percent in December
Vietnam produced 1,864.39 a thousand of televisions in December, down 3.84 percent from 1,938.88 a thousand in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Phone components production in Vietnam up 13.79 percent in December
Vietnam produced 69.20 trillion dong of phone components in December, up 13.79 percent from 60.81 trillion dong in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 2.15 percent in December
Vietnam produced 16.28 million pieces of cellular phone in December, up 2.15 percent from 15.94 million pieces in November, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Toys / sporting goods from Vietnam up 11.14 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported toys and sports requisites; parts and accessories to the tune of US$942 million in December, up from US$848 million in November, a change of 11.14 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products exports from Vietnam up 13.48 percent in December, USA / Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported iron and steel products to the tune of US$464 million in December, up from US$409 million in November, a change of 13.48 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
South Korea buys US$2.7 billion of Vietnam’s exports in December, up 19.66 percent month-on-month
In December, Vietnam exported US$2,707 million worth of goods to South Korea, up 19.66 percent over November, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood / wooden products exports from Vietnam up 11.64 percent in December, USA / China top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,656 million in December, up from US$1,483 million in November, a change of 11.64 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Iron and steel products imports Vietnam up 15.87 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported iron and steel products to the tune of US$871 million in December, up from US$752 million in November, a change of 15.87 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Plastic products exports from Vietnam up 13.41 percent in December, USA \ Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported plastic products to the tune of US$702 million in December, up from US$619 million in November, a change of 13.41 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Textile, leather and footwear materials imports Vietnam up 9.08 percent in December, China / South Korea top suppliers
Vietnam imported textile, leather and footwear materials and auxiliaries to the tune of US$683 million in December, up from US$626 million in November, a change of 9.08 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Computers and electrical product exports from Vietnam up 11.93 percent in December, USA \ China top buyers
Vietnam exported computers, electrical products, and spare-parts to the tune of US$10,743 million in December, up from US$9,597 million in November, a change of 11.93 percent, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam registers US$38.42 billion in foreign investment pledges in 2025
Total registered foreign investment in Vietnam reached US$38.42 billion in 2025, up 0.5 percent from the previous year, according to official data released as of December 31, according to the latest release from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office.
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