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The future of small and medium-sized enterprises
An amended law on SMEs is to go before the National Assembly shortly and aims to boost their operations and economic contribution.
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Navigating Vietnam’s smart manufacturing revolution: Scaling, software, and strategic growth
As Vietnam’s manufacturing sector increasingly embraces digital transformation, scaling these advanced initiatives from pilot projects to full production remains a central challenge for local enterprises.
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Vietnam ready to partner with French businesses to expand into ASEAN and global markets
General Secretary and President To Lam stressed that the two countries should move from bilateral cooperation toward jointly building value chains serving ASEAN, the European Union, and global markets.
Notable trends and core shift of smart factories in Vietnam
The trend of shifting towards smart factories integrated with AI and clean data is becoming a core key that helps Vietnam's manufacturing sector break through and elevate its position in the global supply chain.
Machinery over 10 years old can still enter Vietnam under new rules
A new circular of the Ministry of Science and Technology provides an exception for enterprises already operating production facilities in Vietnam that need to import machinery or equipment more than 10 years old in order to maintain their operations.
Role for companies in education
Vietnam’s dreams of becoming a major player in semiconductors will only come to fruition if it can produce a skilled cohort of engineering graduates.
Vietnam to prioritise around 20 specialized semiconductor chip groups
Specialised chips are designed to perform specific tasks and are used in applications including AI cameras, IoT devices, robots, UAVs, telecommunications systems, power electronics and smart grids.
Additive manufacturing technology center set to be built in Vietnam
Additive manufacturing is expanding beyond high-tech fields such as nuclear energy and aerospace into healthcare and manufacturing.
Build-to-suit data center
The scope and nature of data centers is being swayed by the continued growth of AI and the conditions the technology requires.