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The Vietnam category covers economic developments, investment trends, and policy updates specific to the country. It explores market opportunities, trade relations, industry growth, and government initiatives, providing insights into Vietnam’s role in global supply chains, emerging sectors, and foreign business expansion.
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.
Vietnam Stock Market Outlook: September 2025
The year 2025 has been an interesting year for the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE), which has broken a number of records, climbing well above its previous high of 1,528.57 points recorded back in 2022. Here’s how Vietnam’s stock market performed in August and what that might mean moving forward into September.
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.
Industry: Vietnam’s crude steel output edges .2 percent higher year-on-year in July
Vietnam produced an estimated 2.05 million tons of crude steel in July 2025, up from 1.96 million tons in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Construction: Vietnam’s cement output rises 22.4 percent year-on-year in July
Vietnam produced an estimated 16.5 million tons of cement in July 2025, up from 16.1 million tons in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Dairy: Vietnam’s milk powder output steady in July, year-to-date gains continue
Vietnam produced an estimated 14,000 tons of milk powder in July 2025, up slightly from 13,600 tons in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics. Cumulative output in the first seven months of 2025 reached 87,900 tons, up 7.3 percent year-on-year.
Aviation: Cam Ranh airport expansion plan to become one of Vietnam’s largest
Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa is set for major expansion, with capacity targets of 25 million passengers by 2030 and 36 million by 2050, if a new master plan for the airport goes ahead, The Investor has reported. The article contains updated capacity targets and expansion details, showing how Vietnam is reshaping its airport infrastructure strategy beyond pre-pandemic projections.
Economy: Questions raised over Vietnam’s growth ambitions under one-party rule
Vietnam aims to become Asia’s next tiger economy by 2045, but it seeks to do so under one-party socialist rule, an untested development path, political theorist Jake Scott has said in an article published by the Foundation for Economic Education.
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.
Beer: Vietnam’s July beer production slips but up 2.4 percent year-to-date
Vietnam produced an estimated 415.8 million litres of beer in July 2025, slightly down from 421.3 million litres in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Animal feed: Vietnam’s July output rises, with production up 9.5 percent year-on-year
Vietnam produced an estimated 1.28 million tonnes of animal feed in July 2025, up slightly from 1.25 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Dairy: Vietnam’s fresh milk output dips in July but up year-to-date
Vietnam produced an estimated 141.1 million litres of fresh milk in July 2025, down from 147.5 million litres in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s July petrol output up 1.7 percent month-on-month, strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 1.60 million tonnes of gasoline and oil products in July 2025, up from 1.57 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Industry: Vietnam’s July aluminium output stable with modest year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 132,000 tonnes of aluminium in July 2025, slightly up from 131,000 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Food processing: Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises in July, strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 633,100 tonnes of processed seafood in July 2025, up from 624,800 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: Vietnam’s July LPG output edges up, strong growth in 7-month total
Vietnam produced an estimated 68,900 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in July 2025, slightly higher than 64,900 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Energy: South Korea’s SK Group extends Vietnam exit reducing position in PVOIL
SK Energy, part of South Korea’s SK Group, has cut its holding in PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL, UpCoM: OIL) by 10.8 million shares, leaving it with a 4.19 percent stake, The Investor has reported. The divestment means SK Energy is no longer a major shareholder.
Crude oil: Vietnam’s July output rises but 7-month total dips
Vietnam extracted an estimated 688,500 tonnes of crude oil in July 2025, up from 663,400 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Coal: Vietnam’s July output slips but 7-month growth remains steady
Vietnam produced an estimated 3.62 million tonnes of coal in July 2025, down from 4.07 million tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Chemicals: China, Japan top export destinations for Vietnam chemicals in July
Vietnam’s chemicals exports totaled $215,695,198 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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