Hanoi, Aug. 5 -- Vietnam's manufacturing sector is showing renewed momentum, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising above the 50-point threshold for the first time in four months, according to S&P Global's July report. The report also revealed notable gains in new export orders, underscoring a broader recovery trend. Exports stay on the rise despite tariff pressures Among the seven countries surveyed by S&P Global in July, Vietnam led with a PMI of 52.4, well above the ASEAN average of 50.1. New export orders rose for the fourth straight month, reaching their fastest growth rate since November 2024. This positive and surprising sign comes amid continued concerns over the reciprocal tariffs from the US - a key export market. Pham...