Vietnam Manufacturing PMI at 4-Month Low

2026-02-02 01:03 By Czyrill Jean Coloma 1 min. read

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing PMI fell to 52.5 in January 2025 from 53 in December, marking its lowest level since September 2024.

Despite the moderation, it remained in positive territory for the seventh straight month, as output expanded at a faster pace, driven largely by stronger new orders amid improving customer demand.

Total new business growth was supported by a rebound in new export orders, with companies reporting increased demand from other Asian markets, including India.

Moreover, employment rose for the fourth month in a row.

While job creation remained modest, the pace accelerated to its fastest since June 2024.

On the price front, input cost inflation eased slightly from the three-and-a-half-year high seen in December, while selling prices continued to climb rapidly, reaching its fastest pace since April 2022.

Looking ahead, business sentiment strengthened further, with the twelve-month production outlook hitting its highest level since March 2024.



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