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.
Ceramic products exports from Vietnam up 18.09 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported ceramic products to the tune of US$61 million in October, 18.09 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Toys & sporting goods exports from Vietnam down 9.56 percent in October, to USA down 4 percent MoM
Vietnam exported toys and sporting goods to the tune of US$962 million in October, down 9.56 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Phone exports from Vietnam down 6.01 percent in October, to USA down 15.21 percent
Vietnam exported telephones, mobile phones and parts thereof to the tune of US$5,082 million in October, – 6.01 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Wood products exports from Vietnam up 12.54 percent in October, USA and Japan top buyers
Vietnam exported wood and wooden products to the tune of US$1,534 million in October, 12.54 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Footwear exports from Vietnam up 18.99 percent in October, USA and Netherlands top buyers
Vietnam exported footwear to the tune of US$2,032 million in October, up 18.99 percent over September, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year to date, Vietnam had exported US$19,827 million worth of footwear by the end of October.
Vietnam’s industrial production index up 10.8 percent year-on-year in October
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) in October 2025 rose by an estimated 2.4 percent month-on-month and 10.8 percent year-on-year, marking one of the strongest monthly performances this year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Motorbike production in Vietnam down 16.41 percent in September
Vietnam produced 259,000 motorbikes in September 2025, down 16.41 percent from August, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Cotton imports into Vietnam, down 26.51 percent in September, USA and Australia top suppliers
Vietnam’s cotton imports fell sharply to US$166.89 million in September, down 26.51 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total imports in the first nine months of 2025 reached US$2.26 billion, led by the United States, Brazil, and Australia.
Motor vehicle production in Vietnam up 2.48 percent in September
Vietnam produced 39,000 motor vehicles in September, up 2.48 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Total output in the first nine months of 2025 reached 338,000 units, representing a 53 percent year-on-year increase, reflecting a recovery in both domestic demand and export-oriented assembly.
Mobile phone production in Vietnam up 1.59 percent in September
Vietnam produced 16 million cellular phones in September, up 1.59 percent month-on-month, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. Total output for the first nine months of 2025 reached 140 million units, up 2 percent year-on-year, maintaining steady growth despite global demand headwinds.
Vietnam manufacturing index hits 15-month high in October as output and orders accelerate
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector strengthened sharply in October, with the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI rising to 54.5, up from 50.4 in September — its highest level since July 2024.
Insulated wires and cables exports to the USA down 8.74 percent in September 2025
Vietnam’s exports of insulated wires and cables reached US$374.44 million in September, down 4.52 percent month-on-month, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$3.24 billion.
Digital camera exports from Vietnam up 1.3 percent in September 2025, China and USA top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of still image, video cameras and parts reached US$842.87 million in September 2025, rising 1.3 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports totalled US$5.86 billion.
Intel is planning to expand its operations in Vietnam: local media
Intel plans to shift more of its assembly, packaging, and testing operations from Costa Rica to Vietnam, VnExpress has reported
Computer and electrical products exports from Vietnam up 4.31 percent in September 2025, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electrical products, and spare parts rose 4.31 percent month-on-month in September 2025 to US$10.59 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Growth was led by the U.S., which imported US$4.18 billion, up 8.26 percent month-on-month.
South Korea’s OCI expands solar wafer production in Vietnam through US$78 million acquisition
South Korea’s OCI Holdings, through its subsidiary OCI TerraSus, has acquired a 65 percent stake in Elite Solar Power Wafer, a company constructing a 2.7GW solar wafer plant in Vietnam, according to an announcement from the group.
Wood exports from Vietnam down 6.95 percent in September 2025, USA and China top buyers
Vietnam’s exports of wood and wooden products totalled US$1.36 billion in September 2025, down 6.95 percent from August, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Car sales in Vietnam rebound 21 percent month-on-month in September
Vietnam’s auto market saw a sharp recovery in September 2025, with total sales reaching 26,291 units, up 21 percent from August but still 18 percent lower than the same month last year, according to the latest data from the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA).
Machine & equipment exports from Vietnam reach US$5.6 billion in September, up 8.08 percent month-on-month.
Vietnam’s exports of machinery, equipment, tools and instruments reached US$5.6 billion in September 2025, up 8.1 percent from August and taking the year-to-date total to nearly US$43 billion, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Foreign direct investment in Vietnam climb 15.2 percent to US$28.54 billion in first nine months of 2025
Foreign investment into Vietnam reached US$28.54 billion as of September 30, 2025, up 15.2 percent year-on-year, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office. This article looks at the key industries that investment flowed into and the countries it came from.
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