manufacturers

Manufacturers feel the heat through erratic power cuts

June 22, 2023 | 15:26

A series of power cuts without specific schedule or durations has impacted the production and export activities of local manufacturers.

FMCG groups focus on trends to expand activities

February 16, 2023 | 10:00

Vietnam’s fast-moving consumer goods market is expected to sail through headwinds in 2023 with manufacturers continuing to expand their business operations.

Economies evolve China+1 strategy

October 21, 2022 | 10:23

For the last few years, manufacturers have been utilising a China+1 strategy in order to not place too much reliance on one location, and areas like Southeast Asia and India are benefiting. The strategy is now being tweaked and tinkered with as a result of geopolitical tensions and China’s ongoing battle with anti-pandemic policy.

Vietnam remaining a destination of vast promise for manufacturers

April 04, 2022 | 11:19

In the last few years, Vietnam has quickly become a rising manufacturing and investment destination because of its strategic location and advantages in shipping and competitive labour and production costs. In comparison to neighbouring countries, Vietnam stands out with international airports, seaports, and rail connections that facilitate production flow and transportation.

Manufacturers and retailers battling to stabilise product prices amid fuel hikes

April 01, 2022 | 15:00

Businesses are scratching their heads over how to ensure freshly resumed production amid a series of obstructions, including hikes in prices of fuel, transportation, and input materials.

Full steam ahead for reboot of manufacturing businesses

November 12, 2021 | 14:08

Manufacturers are being proactive in recruiting a new labour force, simultaneously building up plans to take their employees back to work to meet their production schemes.

Kinks remain as manufacturers resume operations

October 05, 2021 | 16:40

While numerous businesses in the capital have already resumed operations, many others are facing a lot of challenges and need government assistance to recover.

Manufacturers jostle with reduced capacity

September 07, 2021 | 20:26

Despite the added pressure, many foreign manufacturers in Vietnam’s southern provinces still strive to maintain production activities in line with their commitment to long-term investment in the country.

Bubbles heap pain on vital manufacturers

September 03, 2021 | 08:00

The high costs of arranging COVID-19 bubbles for employees, along with rising logistics fees, are placing a stiff burden on manufacturers in the south of the country.

Added tweaks required for flawless continuity

August 21, 2021 | 14:14

Adjustments to the three-on-the-spot model will be critical as more manufacturers have been unable to sustain the strategy amidst coronavirus flareups.

Industrial zone leasing takes a hit as 2021’s pandemic complexities hinder activities

August 06, 2021 | 10:00

Manufacturers are buckling under the stress of attempting to operate with reduced staff numbers, or even house them at all as social distancing and domestic travel restrictions continue to make it difficult for industrial zones as well as developers in the leasing game.