Vietnam Manufacturing & Garment Weekly Briefing (August 21, 2026)
Vietnam’s Index of Industrial Production for July 2026 grew by 14.5% year-on-year, driven by a 15% jump in manufacturing. In 2025, Vietnam's apparel exports reached $39.64 billion, overtaking Bangladesh to secure the global number-two spot. Meanwhile, FDI inflows are accelerating toward high-tech and green manufacturing, and LH is pushing ahead with smart city and industrial zone projects in Ho Chi Minh City.
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