Vietnam Today

"A robust industry is not measured solely by production output and end-product export volumes, but more critically by the capacity to master advanced materials, components, equipment, core technologies, design, technical standards, specialized services, and high-value-added segments," the official said.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector maintained its 15-month expansion streak in September as the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit 51.9 points, supported by steady domestic production and record high business optimism despite rising energy costs and softer global demand.