From 3:00 p.m. today, domestic petrol and oil prices, except for fuel oil, will all decrease, in line with movements in global energy markets.

By Stephanie Kelly

By Arathy Somasekhar

In 2026, the lowest-cost supplier is no longer automatically the most competitive option. Plastic product manufacturers are rethinking how and where materials move. Plastics supply chain regionalization is emerging as a strategic approach to de-risk supply chains, improve predictability and protect business continuity.

A DECADE OF GROWTH – A FUTURE OF GREATER ASPIRATIONS

CHINAPLAS 2026 shows the accelerating trends of AI and automation in the plastics industry.

Plastic resin prices are moving in tandem with rising oil prices, significantly narrowing profit margins for plastics manufacturers.

Surging raw material prices driven by rising oil costs, along with increasing interest rates and logistics expenses, are placing significant pressure on the profitability of plastics companies in 2026

Vietnam's Plastics Industry in 2026: Where Will the Growth Come From?

Resolution 82/NQ-CP on the development of key industries marks a significant shift in Vietnam’s industrial policy mindset, signaling a more strategic and long-term approach to economic growth.

Despite being a key pillar of manufacturing and exports, Vietnam’s plastics industry is facing a strategic challenge: gaining greater control over costs and raw material self-sufficiency.

According to a report by the Vietnam Plastics Association (VPA), the country’s plastics industry continues to play a vital role in manufacturing and exports, with more than 4,000 active enterprises contributing approximately 6–7% of total industrial output and providing jobs for over 250,000 workers.