Ireland and Vietnam Manufacturing Sectors Expand in July 2026

Manufacturing sectors in Ireland and Vietnam both expanded in July 2026, according to data from S&P Global. In Ireland, the AIB Manufacturing PMI climbed to 55.1 from 54.9 in June, supported by increases in production and new orders despite geopolitical uncertainty affecting international demand.

Vietnam saw its manufacturing sector grow at the fastest pace in five months, with its PMI rising from 51.8 in June to 52.9. The region recorded its strongest export order growth since July 2024 and the most rapid increase in purchasing activity in nearly four and a half years. While employment rose in both countries, Vietnam reported that job creation did not keep pace with growing work backlogs.

Economic analysis indicates that both regions benefited from easing input and output price inflation. Andrew Harker of S&P Global Market Intelligence noted that improving demand and lower inflationary pressures allowed firms to secure more new work, including international contracts where growth had previously been muted.