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September
August PMI update
The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 50.5 in August 2023 from 48.7 in the prior month. This was the first increase in factory activity since February, as output, new orders, and foreign sales all returned to expansion. Overall, the PMI's return to growth in August is a welcome development for the Vietnamese economy. It suggests that the manufacturing sector is recovering and is well-positioned to contribute to the country's economic growth in the coming months.