Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 5 -- Released on January 2, the report showed the manufacturing PMI for December 2025 reached 53 points-its highest reading since March 2024. Although slightly lower than November's 53.8, the index stayed well above the 50-point mark, signaling a solid improvement in overall industry health.
Production growth continued for the eighth straight month, supported by favorable weather conditions and ongoing momentum in new orders. While growth remained strong, the pace eased to its slowest level in three months.
New orders expanded for a fourth consecutive month as customer demand strengthened. However, total demand faced pressure as new export orders declined for the first time in three months, partly slowing the overall ...