Vietnam Manufacturing and Textile Industry Weekly Update — 2026-06-22
Vietnam’s first-half trade deficit hit a record $16.8 billion, emerging as a new macroeconomic risk. While the semiconductor, automotive, and beauty sectors are pushing to become global hubs, machinery manufacturing saw its best performance in five years. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remains steady, though improvements in localization are still needed.
Vietnam Manufacturing and Textile Industry Weekly Update — 2026-06-22
Manufacturing and Textile Trends
1. Semiconductor industry expands into design and fabrication Vietnam is moving beyond its traditional role in back-end packaging, testing, and assembly, expanding its value chain into design and fabrication to establish itself as a global semiconductor hub. In line with the government's national strategy, the sector targets $25 billion in revenue by 2030.

2. Accelerating the eco-friendly transition in the automotive industry The Vietnamese automotive market is entering a new phase of growth driven by electric vehicles, hybrids, and smart technologies. This shift is not only boosting manufacturing but also fostering support industries, technical services, and a broader innovation ecosystem.

3. Influx of low-cost Indonesian vehicles into Vietnam Affordable cars from Indonesia are flooding the Vietnamese market, driving down prices for imported vehicles across the board. This signals major market shifts and intense competition among distributors for the second half of 2026.

4. Machinery and equipment manufacturing hits 5-year high Total revenue for Vietnam’s machinery and equipment manufacturing sector reached $5.5 billion in 2024, marking the highest figure in five years.

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[인포그래픽] 기계 및 장비 외국인직접투자(FDI) 제조업체: 2024년 업계 매출 급증, 5년 만에 최고치 기록 - B-Company
베트남 자동차 산업, 친환경 전환 가속화.
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시장 둘러보기 (2026년 6월 20일)
2026년 하반기 주식 시장 전망: 횡보세를 반전시키고, 저점 수준에서 상승 모멘텀을 모색할 전망입니다.
2026년 6월, 2억 6백만 주 이상의 주식이 업컴 거래소에서 상장 폐지되었습니다.
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Key Investment and Industry News
1. Vingroup consortium to begin Ho Chi Minh City underwater tunnel and bridge project A consortium led by the private conglomerate Vingroup is launching a massive, multi-modal infrastructure project in Ho Chi Minh City, which will feature the city’s first-ever combination of an underwater tunnel and a sea-crossing bridge.

2. Strong FDI in first five months, but localization needs improvement Vietnam saw robust Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in the first five months of the year, maintaining its appeal to global investors. However, there is still significant room for improvement in areas like localization rates.

3. Compensation discussions for Duyen Hai new urban area in Lao Cai On June 20, the Lao Cai Provincial People’s Committee held a meeting with residents and investors to address compensation and land clearance issues related to the new urban development project in Duyen Hai Ward (currently Zones 24A-26B of Coc Leu Ward).
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Overall Economic Issues
1. Record $16.8 billion trade deficit in first half Vietnam’s commodity trade deficit reached an all-time high of $16.8 billion for the first half of the year, posing a new risk to the macroeconomy. The surge is driven by high raw material costs amidst global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical instability, coupled with a sharp increase in imports of electronics, crude oil, and machinery.

2. Beauty industry boom and the K-beauty rush The Beauty Summit 2026 in Hanoi served as a massive platform for the industry, drawing over 200 domestic and international brands and highlighting the rapid growth of the Vietnamese market.

3. Large-scale restructuring on UPCoM, 260 million shares delisted In June 2026, the Unlisted Public Company Market (UPCoM) is set to delist over 206 million shares, representing a value of more than 2.06 trillion VND at face value.
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베트남 뷰티 산업, 폭발 성장 궤도…K-뷰티 기업들
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Macroeconomic Context
1. Turning point in May real estate: Apartment prices cool as rental demand surges The Vietnamese real estate market is hitting a turning point. Apartment sale prices in major cities saw cooling adjustments in May, while rental demand spiked, signaling a potential market reshuffle.

2. Vietnam investment visas drive FDI and long-term residency As Vietnam actively attracts FDI across manufacturing, high-tech, renewable energy, and services, more foreign entrepreneurs and investors are establishing local entities and seeking long-term residency.

3. Stock market outlook for H2 2026: Seeking upside momentum from lows Analysts suggest that despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term upward trend of the VN Index remains solid, bolstered by a strong macroeconomic foundation and attractive valuations in key growth sectors.
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