
Vietnam’s Rapid Economic Growth Is Driven by Manufacturing and Investment
Strong GDP growth, rising manufacturing output and sustained foreign investment reinforce Vietnam as a major Asian hub

Strong GDP growth, rising manufacturing output and sustained foreign investment reinforce Vietnam as a major Asian hub

Manufacturing PMI slipped below 50 in October, while industrial profits rose 15.5% in the first nine months of the year

Machinery & Electronics dominate Malaysia’s trade, while the U.S. leads individual export markets

GDP grew 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026, supported by services and industrial output

Machinery & Electronics account for 41% of China’s imports, led by nearly USD 500 billion in integrated circuits

Vietnam, Singapore and China expanded manufacturing output by over 40%, while Germany and Japan contracted