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Foxconn specializes in manufacturing products for Apple, moving part of the production line for tablets (iPad) and laptops (MacBook) from China to Vietnam at Apple’s request.
This afternoon (December 16), the Government Office announced that Foxconn had converted as of November 26, 2020 to avoid risks in China.
Specifically: Foxconn is building a production line for iPads and Mac computers in Bac Giang and will go into operation in 2021. Foxconn has announced a new investment of $ 270 million in Vietnam.
The transfer of part of the iPad and MacBook production lines from China to Vietnam is at the request of Apple (photo: iPhonehacks)
Taiwan-based companies such as Foxconn are also looking to move production outside of China to Vietnam, Mexico and India to hedge geopolitical risks. Some Airpods have been produced in Vietnam.
In 2021, the third generation Airpod is expected to be produced in Vietnam as well.
Relocating some of the production to Vietnam is expected to help mitigate the impact if the US-China trade war worsens and could help sustain production, even if the new government is. Mr. Binden’s tension cooled.
According to information from the Government Office, Vietnam is leading the game in commercial 5G technology. According to network equipment manufacturer Cisco, by 2025, the number of 5G subscribers in Vietnam is expected to reach 6.3 million.
Early implementation of 5G services can help Vietnamese mobile operators increase revenue by USD 300 million / year, starting in 2025. However, in the next 5 years, Vietnam should invest around 1.5 – 2.5 billion dollars in technology.
Vietnam is currently on the right track to achieve its 5G ambitions, but the way forward is fraught with roadblocks in terms of technology, national security, and governance. Some of the anticipated difficulties include the high cost of equipment and services, the limited selection of terminals that support 5G, and limited network coverage.
Furthermore, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the pilot plans in Vietnam could not be fully implemented as expected, without taking into account communication between regions and the transportation of necessary equipment.
According to GSMA Intelligence, Vietnam now sees digital transformation as the key to boosting its economy and becoming a leading country in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of “digital advancement.”
Just three years from now, after decades of digital weakness, Vietnam, a traditional agricultural country, has been rapidly digitally transformed thanks to “advances in digital identity, digital citizenship.” number and digital lifestyles “.
GSMA believes that the Vietnamese government is pursuing an Industry 4.0 strategy, which includes infrastructure and human resources, along with e-government services and innovation initiatives, such as the planned e-commerce transformation plan. will increase the number of electronic businesses up to 43% in the next 5 years.
Chau Nhu Quynh
