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......»»
SEA roundup: SGMW may increase production of EV components in Indonesia
Chinese carmaker SGMW may increase production of EV components in Indonesia, while Vietnam EV maker VinFast is expanding fast in the US......»»
VinFast opens Calif. stores to draw EV buyers from Tesla, legacy automakers
Vietnam's VinFast opens its first six stores in California on the way to delivering two electric crossovers in the U.S. this year. Executive Craig Westbrook says the newcomer will need to gain consumer trust in product and service......»»
SEA roundup: Compal reportedly looks to increase production capacity in Vietnam
Taiwan-based electronics maker Compal may set up new production facility in Nghe An, Vietnam, while Samsung reportedly has lowered smartphone production target this year amid weakening demand......»»
VinFast invests in next-generation battery maker ProLogium
Following its US$2 billion project to manufacture EV and EV batteries in the US state of North Carolina, Vietnam-based VinFast has committed an investment amounting to tens of millions of US dollars in Taiwan-based solid-state EV battery maker ProLog.....»»
SEA roundup: Philippines sees solar energy and hybrid vehicle rise
Southeast Asian countries are promoting electrification and green energy; Vietnam sees continuous investment in its tech industry......»»
Google considering having future Pixel phones made in Vietnam
Google, which is having a majority of its Pixel 6 smartphone made in China, is considering shifting orders for its future phones to its manufacturing partners' plants in Vietnam to avoid the risks from the ongoing US-China trade tensions and China's.....»»
Semco to spend more on FCBGA substrate production
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has announced plans to spend more on its FCBGA packaging substrate production in South Korea and Vietnam......»»
Compal seeks more production in Vietnam because of China COVID-19 lockdowns
Compal Electronics will pay another visit to Vietnam in July to seek a place to build its new factory as clients are turning keener toward relocating production sites beyond China, according to company president Martin Wong......»»
Vietnam halts scuba diving off popular island to protect coral
Vietnam has banned swimming and scuba diving at a popular central tourist spot in an attempt to revive its damaged coral reef, officials said Monday......»»
IT companies see Vietnam as new production hub
Vietnam is becoming a new manufacturing hub outside of China for many first-tier IT companies......»»
Nidec CCI to step up capacity expansion in Vietnam
Nidec Chaun-Choung Technology (CCI) will step up its capacity expansion pace in Vietnam, where the Taiwan-based cooling module maker operates a plant to fulfill mainly orders for notebooks, servers, and networking devices, in the second half of 2022,.....»»
PV modules from Southeast Asia reportedly to see 10% price increase
Prices for PV modules imported to Taiwan from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia will reportedly rise by about 10%, according to industry sources......»»
SEA roundup: Compal, Pegatron to expand production in Vietnam
Compal and Pegatron are reportedly expanding production in Vietnam, while Vietnam is poised to increase minimum wage amid rising inflation......»»
Accton to expand production in Vietnam, India
Accton Technology plans to set up a new production site in Vietnam and build a backend assembly plant in India, the Taiwan-based network switch specialist has said, as it moves to diversify its operations......»»
SEA roundup: Samsung reportedly cuts smartphone production in Vietnam
While Korean media reported that Samsung is cutting smartphone production in Vietnam, Indonesia sees its smartphone market grow 11.5% in first-quarter 2022 with Oppo dominating the market......»»
Xiaomi"s made-in-Vietnam smartphones delivered
Xiaomi's first batch of made-in-Vietnam smartphones has been delivered by manufacturer DBG Technology, according to Vietnam Express and Investvine......»»
Foxconn chairman accuses other Apple suppliers of poaching workers in Vietnam
Apple assembly partner Foxconn is having to deal with competition for its employees in Vietnam, with Hon Hai chairman Young Liu accusing rivals of poaching its workers.Foxconn and other companies are in the process of expanding or launching new opera.....»»
Vietnam develops new African swine fever vaccine: official
Vietnam has developed an African swine fever vaccine for pigs in partnership with the United States, and is aiming to become the first global commercial exporter, an official said......»»
As disruptions in China continue, Apple will start making iPads in Vietnam
Lockdowns in China have Apple taking new measures to meet potential demand. Enlarge / The back of the 2019 iPad Air. (credit: Samuel Axon) In the face of COVID lockdown-related supply disruptions, Apple is moving some iPad pro.....»»
Shanghai COVID-19 lockdowns see Apple move some iPad production to Vietnam for the first time
The Shanghai COVID-19 lockdowns have caused massive disruption to Apple’s supply chain in China, and the company has reportedly responded by moving some iPad production to Vietnam – the first time it has ever done so. Apple suppliers have also b.....»»