HANOI, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's manufacturing sector ended the first half of 2026 on a positive note, with continued expansion in new orders and output, while production growth accelerated to a four-month high in June, according to a report released Wednesday by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index stood at 51.8 in June, down from 52.8 in May but remained above the 50.0 no-change threshold, signaling a continued improvement in operating conditions.
Growth in the sector was sustained in June amid further improvements in new orders and an easing of inflationary pressures, said the report.
"Overall, the sector goes into the second half of the year on a positive footing, and firms should be well placed to remain in growth territory should we see a more stable international environment during the remainder of 2026," said Andrew Harker, economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. ■
