Vietnam’s manufacturing sector held steady in September with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a further slight strengthening in the health of the industry, according to the latest survey by S&P Global.

International trade is no longer merely an exchange of goods but a strategic lever enabling Vietnamese enterprises to enhance capacity, secure partnerships, and expand globally.

Vietnam’s manufacturing industry is showing strong signs of transformation from mindset to action, with the goal of competing on a fair playground in the international market.

Newly registered FDI reached 10.03 billion USD in the first seven months of 2025, of which 5.61 billion USD, or 55.9%, flowed into processing and manufacturing.

The index pointed to a strengthening in the overall health of the manufacturing sector, with the solid improvement in business conditions was the most marked for almost a year.

According to S&P Global, Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 in May from 45.6 in April, remaining just below the 50-point threshold. The reading signals a near-return to stable operating conditions.

Foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) are the most optimistic, with 87% forecasting either improvements or stability in production and operations. State-owned enterprises follow with 84.7%, and non-state firms at 84.1%.

By 2026, Vietnam will complete a database for five domestic industries related to trade remedy measures currently in effect and industries at risk of being subjected to trade remedy investigations.