03.11.202602:00:00UTC+00Vietnam’s Industrial Output Growth Eases to 15% in October, Slipping from September Peak

Vietnam’s industrial production growth cooled in October 2026, with output rising 15.0% year-over-year, down from a robust 16.7% expansion in September, according to data updated on 3 November 2026.

Both readings are measured against the same months a year earlier, showing that while industrial activity remains strong, the pace of expansion has moderated slightly as the fourth quarter begins. September’s figure represented a higher year-over-year surge, suggesting that momentum in manufacturing and broader industrial sectors may be normalizing after a period of particularly rapid growth.

The latest data will be closely watched by investors and policymakers as an indicator of the strength and durability of Vietnam’s industrial rebound, with October’s softer, but still elevated, growth rate hinting at a potential shift from rapid acceleration toward more sustainable expansion.