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.
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.
Industrial output in Vietnam surges 10 percent in Q3 2025 on export rush and energy gains
Vietnam’s industrial production index (IIP) surged by 10 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking the fastest pace since 2020, according to data from the National Statistics Office
Manufacturing: Vietnam toy and sporting goods exports edge down 1.56 percent in August
Vietnam’s exports of toys and sports requisites totalled US$1.08 billion in August, down 1.56 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date shipments reached US$5.49 billion.
Wood: Vietnam’s wood & wooden product exports dip slightly in August 2025, US biggest buyer
Vietnam exported US$1.46 billion worth of wood and wooden products in August 2025, down 0.50 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$11.12 billion.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s footwear exports fall 9.04 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$1.99 billion worth of footwear in August 2025, down 9.04 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date footwear exports reached US$16.08 billion, confirming the sector’s position as one of Vietnam’s leading manufacturing industries.
Manufacturing: Vietnam manufacturing PMI steady at 50.4 in September
Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintained modest growth in September, with the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a third consecutive month of slight improvement.
Manufacturing: Vietnam’s textile and garment exports ease 1.28 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$3.86 billion worth of textiles and garments in August 2025, down 1.28 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$26.47 billion, making the sector one of Vietnam’s leading export earners.
Electronics: Vietnam’s computer and electronics exports climb 12.75 percent in August 2025
Vietnam exported US$10.15 billion worth of computers, electrical products, spare parts and components in August 2025, up 12.75 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Waste: Vietnam ferrous scrap imports edge up in August on stronger flows from Japan and USA
Vietnam imported US$169.52 million of ferrous waste and scrap in August, up 2.95 percent from US$164.65 million in July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$1.31 billion.
Exports: Vietnam exports to Switzerland down 16.6 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$14.49 million to Switzerland in August, a 16.61 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$119.77 million.
Trade: Vietnam exports to Taiwan down 6.1 percent in August
Vietnam exported US$540.37 million worth of goods to Taiwan in August, a 6.14 percent decline from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date exports reached US$4.42 billion.
Cars: Vietnam output up 59.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s car production in August 2025 was estimated at 40,100 units, up from 37,600 units in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, August output rose 37.1 percent year-on-year.
Footwear: Vietnam leather shoes output up 13.9 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s leather shoe and sandal production in August 2025 was estimated at 34.4 million pairs, up from 33.7 million pairs in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 18.7 percent year-on-year.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam natural fibre fabrics output up 9.6 percent in first eight months of 2025
Vietnam’s production of fabrics woven from natural fibres reached 99.7 million square metres in August 2025, up from 94.0 million square metres in July. According to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, output in August rose 5.2 percent year-on-year.
Electronics: Vietnam phone imports up 20.22 percent in August, led by China and South Korea
Vietnam’s imports of telephones, mobile phones, and parts climbed to US$1.11 billion in August, a 20.22 percent increase from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$6.99 billion.
Garments & textiles: Vietnam fabric imports down 4.11 percent in August, to suppliers China and Taiwan
Vietnam’s imports of fabrics fell to US$1.16 billion in August, down 4.11 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$9.92 billion.
Electronics manufacturing: Vietnam mobile phone output records slight fall in August
Vietnam produced 15.7 million mobile phones in August 2025, down slightly from 16.5 million units in July, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Industry: Japan, China top source countries for Vietnam machines & equipment imports in August
Vietnam’s imports of machinery, equipment, tools, and instruments fell to US$5.36 billion in August, down 2.53 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$38.87 billion.
Electronics: Vietnam imports of computers and components up 2.09 percent in August
Vietnam’s imports of computers, electrical products, spare parts, and components reached US$14.13 billion in August, up 2.09 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$95.95 billion.
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