supply chain

Taiwan's leading chip maker Nanya Technology expresses concerns over chip shortage

October 10, 2021 | 20:13

Taiwanese DRAM chip maker Nanya Technology has expressed concerns that lockdowns in Souhtheast Asia and Chinese power outrages could lead to a chip shortage.

Supply chain modernisation in Vietnam presents industry best practice for Southeast Asia

October 07, 2021 | 08:00

Callum Maxwell, senior consultant of TMX shared his insights into best practices in supply chain modernisation in Vietnam and how companies can lead the way.

Answers arrive to salvage construction

September 23, 2021 | 15:58

Suspension of many construction site activities disrupted by supply chain woes, skyrocketing material prices, and serious shortage of labour is posing great challenges for contractors.

Farmers feeling the pinch of current supply chain obstacles

September 23, 2021 | 10:00

Without managing the ongoing pandemic soon, farmers are set to continue making losses, while small- and medium-sized feed facilities may even go bankrupt and supply chains will be broken with the imbalance of supply and demand.

Uniqlo facing sourcing challenges as Vietnamese factories deal with COVID-19

September 19, 2021 | 21:25

Uniqlo is the latest big apparel retailer experiencing sourcing challenges because Vietnamese factory are struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Long-term prospects outlast supply chain concerns

September 17, 2021 | 15:00

Vietnam’s rising involvement in global supply chain networks has been hampered by the pandemic, but its increasingly important role in the long term is not judged to be at risk.

Pharma industry picks up the pace in digital

September 17, 2021 | 14:49

Offline to online trends are being sped up among pharma stakeholders, which is expected to benefit the development of the pharma supply chain in the long run.

Coffee chaos highlights supply risks

September 17, 2021 | 12:57

Supply chain cracks and labour shortages are costing businesses more than ever before and production network disruptions are set to occur more frequently – and with the world more interconnected than ever, such disruption is more likely to affect everyone from coffee-loving office workers to schoolchildren in need of a fizzy drink.

New Citi-EIU report highlights resiliency of Asia-Pacific supply chains during pandemic

September 07, 2021 | 20:27

A new research by Citi and EIU found that supply chains in the Asia-Pacific are more resilient than expected to COVID-19.

GE’s journey to improve Vietnamese suppliers’ capacity

September 07, 2021 | 08:41

During its 28 years in Vietnam, GE has strived to improve local suppliers’ capacity, bridging local high-tech products to the global supply chain.

Escaping the depths of the semiconductor chip shortage

August 31, 2021 | 21:14

The semiconductor chip shortage, a deteriorating supply chain issue affecting businesses all across the world, shows no signs of abating anytime soon. Meir Tlebalde, associate director cum head of Real Estate M&A, Deal Advisory at KPMG Vietnam, explained more to VIR’s Thanh Van about the impact for Vietnam.