rumbles of discontent with working conditions at lg

Rumbles of discontent with working conditions at LG

Several former employees of electronics giant LG in Vietnam have spoken out about workplace mistreatment after allegedly having personal property seized and suffering from altercations with other workers.
foxconn to invest 700 million in vietnam

Foxconn to invest $700 million in Vietnam

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn said it would invest an additional $700 million in Vietnam and set a revenue target of $10 billion for this year.
electronics conglomerates hoping for further incentives

Electronics conglomerates hoping for further incentives

Vietnam’s attraction of overseas electronics and technology conglomerates cannot be overlooked. However, as the government is focusing on long-term acceleration of research and development and incentives for this sector, a shift from merely manufacturing to creating may soon take place among foreign-invested enterprises.
manufacturing analytics in electronics industry pivot to quality in the new normal

Manufacturing analytics in electronics industry – Pivot to quality in the “New Normal”

Industry 4.0 has been a hot topic for the past few years in the electronics industry, especially when the narrative is on the digital transformation of the traditional factory. Derek Ong, Electronic Industrial Software Solutions manager, Keysight Technologies, delves into how manufacturing analytics in the electronics industry is a pivot to quality in the “new normal” landscape.
vingroup fails to acquire lg electronics smartphone business

Vingroup fails to acquire LG Electronics smartphone business

Vingroup is unlikely to be able to realise its ambition to take over LG Electronics’ smartphone manufacturing business.
solving issues with vitask support

Solving issues with VITASK support

The government last August issued Resolution No.115/NQ-CP on measures to boost the development of the supporting industry through to 2030, with electronics, car assembly, and manufacturing some of the priority sectors. Kyoung-Jin An, deputy director of the Vietnam Technology Advice and Solutions from Korea Centre (VITASK) told VIR’s Oanh Nguyen about its supporting programmes to help Vietnamese businesses in the automotive and electrical-electronic industries in particular.
vietnams mobile devices reached the export value of 51 billion last year

Vietnam's mobile devices reached the export value of $51 billion last year

Mobile devices and components produced in Vietnam last year were exported to 50 markets and reached the export value of more than $51.18 billion, according to the latest data published by the General Department of Vietnam Customs.
samsung eyes texas for chip making plant

Samsung eyes Texas for chip-making plant

Electronics giant Samsung is considering the US state of Texas as a possible location for a new $17 billion chip-making plant, according to filings with state officials.
ju teng international to develop 200 million electronic component project in nghe an

Ju Teng International to develop $200 million electronic component project in Nghe An

Ju Teng International Holdings Ltd. will develop an electronic component manufacturing project in the central province of Nghe An with the total investment of $200 million.
samsung vina appoints new president

Samsung Vina appoints new president

Samsung Vina Electronics has just announced its new senior leadership, with Kevin Lee being officially appointed as the new president of Samsung Vina Electronics.
samsung hcmc converted to export processing enterprise

Samsung HCMC converted to export processing enterprise

After a long wait, Samsung HCMC CE Complex Electronics Co., Ltd., the investor of a large-scale electronics manufacturing complex in Saigon High-Tech Park, was just approved to convert into an export processing enterprise.
vingroup may break into us market through acquisition of lg smartphone business

Vingroup may break into US market through acquisition of LG smartphone business

Local conglomerate Vingroup is looking like the largest bidder for LG Electronics’ smartphone production line to support plans of setting foot in the US.
vietnamese labour market on right track for recovery

Vietnamese labour market on right track for recovery

Although the pandemic remains complicated globally, Vietnam’s labour market has shown signs of recovery as businesses take on new recruitment to prepare for business in 2021. And according to some estimates, the recruitment demand in outsourcing, manufacturing, shipping, and electronics will increase soon too.
panasonic honoured with best hygiene technology refrigerator at tech award 2020

Panasonic honoured with Best Hygiene Technology Refrigerator at Tech Award 2020

At the Tech Awards 2020, which is a voting programme organised by Vnexpress to recognise excellent technology of the year, Panasonic has surpassed many brands to win the award of Best Hygiene Technology Refrigerator.
samsung electronics forecasts 257percent jump in q4 operating profit

Samsung Electronics forecasts 25.7percent jump in Q4 operating profit

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics flagged a jump of more than 25 percent in Q4 operating profit Friday, with working from home under the coronavirus pandemic driving demand for the devices powered by its chips.