Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam
Typhoon Noru barrelled into Vietnam's central coast early Wednesday, the national forecaster said, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain as hundreds of thousands of people took refuge in shelters......»»
Arctic sea ice loss and fierce storms leave Kivalina fighting to protect the island from climate disasters
As winds and waves from Typhoon Merbok devastated communities along the coast of Western Alaska in 2022, Reppi Swan Sr.'s phone began to ring at Kivalina, a barrier island 80 miles above the Arctic Circle......»»
Apple diversifies MacBook production with new China supplier
As Apple looks to move its manufacturing to India and Vietnam, it is still expanding the Chinese firms it uses for the MacBook Pro.Most of the news about Apple working to diversify its manufacturing base and reduce over-reliance on any one supplier,.....»»
Apple supplier Quanta pours $120M into Vietnam factory to try to catch MacBook orders
Quanta has become the latest Apple supplier to heavily invest in production in Vietnam, agreeing with a provincial government to build a $120 million plant facility.An M2 14-inch MacBook ProIn December, reports claimed Apple was preparing to move som.....»»
Apple supplier Quanta invest $120M into Vietnam factory
Quanta has become the latest Apple supplier to heavily invest in production in Vietnam, agreeing with a provincial government to build a $120 million plant facility.An M2 14-inch MacBook ProIn December, reports claimed Apple was preparing to move som.....»»
Quanta unveils plans to set up new plant in Vietnam
Quanta Computer's board of directors has approved a company plan to set up a new plant in Vietnam for up to US$50 million, the ODM issued a filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) on April 17......»»
MacBook production reportedly planned for Thailand, as well as Vietnam
Shifting MacBook production outside of China for the first time is one of Apple’s key strategic goals for its supply chain, with Vietnam reported to be first in line. A new report today indicates that companies with facilities in Thailand are also.....»»
Four Asian countries lead in US chip diversification move
Thailand, Vietnam, India and Cambodia have emerged as early winners this year as semiconductor production begins to move away from traditional centers such as Taiwan and China......»»
Accton kicks off shipments from new plant in Vietnam
Network switch maker Accton Technology kicked off shipments from its new plant in Vietnam in March, enabling the Taiwan-based company to boost revenue substantially......»»
Study quantifies $562M in financial risk from Hurricane Florence
When Hurricane Florence made landfall on North Carolina's coast in 2018, it brought record rainfall causing catastrophic flooding and damages to communities across the eastern portion of the state......»»
Light guide plate maker GLT to build new plant in Vietnam
Light guide plate maker Global Lighting Technologies (GLT) will significantly ramp up its investments in 2023, with plans to build a new factory in Vietnam to expand its production capacity......»»
VinFast provides EVs for Be, a local ride-hailing firm in Vietnam
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast announced that it will be providing EVs and electric motorbikes to Be Group, making Be the first to deploy EVs in Vietnam's ride-hailing sector......»»
How Vietnam is trying to stop rice warming the planet
As a child, Dong Van Canh watched while the rice fields of Vietnam's Mekong Delta were set alight to make way for the next crop, blackening the sky and flooding the air with potent greenhouse gases......»»
Taiwan PCB makers moving production to Southeast Asia
Taiwan-based printed circuit board (PCB) makers have expedited transferring manufacturing away from China, with several establishing new plants or extending current lines in Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam......»»
Shenmao to expand factory site in Vietnam
Solder material maker Shenmao Technology will actively expand its presence in Southeast Asia, with plans to expand its factory in Vietnam, according to the Taiwan-based company......»»
Foxconn reports 10% drop in profits, says demand is declining
Apple's major iPhone supplier Foxconn saw its profits for the latest quarter drop a tenth compared to the year before.Foxconn has been investing in expansion in China, Vietnam, and India, but its latest Q4 earnings call included both the 10% drop, an.....»»
Progress of moving PC production out of China is slow
Brand PC vendors have yet to place significant orders with their assembly partners' new plants in Vietnam, indicating that moving production out of China is slow, according to industry sources......»»
Qisda to send more orders to Vietnam plant
EMS provider Qisda will allocate up to 50% of customer orders to its Vietnam plant, while orders fulfilled by its China and Taiwan-based plants will drop to 50% of total orders, according to company chairman Peter Chen......»»
Good looks drive consumer engagement, study finds
Online sellers are more likely to boost their consumer engagement if they are good-looking, according to a new study undertaken by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in collaboration with institutions in China, Vietnam and France......»»
Vietnam"s VinFast delivers first EVs to U.S. customers
The Vietnamese automaker handed over 45 of its VF 8 crossovers to customers at nine stores. The deliveries, about two months behind schedule, marked VinFast's official entry in the North American market......»»
Was Florida red tide made worse by Hurricane Ian? Here"s what we know
Twenty-two days after Hurricane Ian made landfall, the first signs of a red tide bloom emerged on Florida's Gulf Coast......»»