Wall Street discusses EMS vs. ODM market share, various market segments, emerging market opportunities and …
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Vietnam Manufacturing
Wall Street on EMS vs. ODM market share and market segments
International hourly manufacturing compensation rate costs by country
Information on hourly manufacturing rate compensation costs for international employees by country in production manufacturing begins …
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Acquisition gives Flextronics expanded global footing and capabilities
Until recently, Flextronics’ largest market segment was mobile phones, which accounted for over 30% of revenue. With the acquisition of Solectron this changes the entire landscape of the EMS, and ODM, industries.
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Taking the pulse of EMS
While internal, defensive, cost-control issues dominated the companies’ reports; most firms also …
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Hon Hai (Foxconn) Vietnam mega-site update
Depending on future Hon Hai customer demand, the Company plans to employ approximately 300,000 employees in Vietnam over the course …
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Intel Vietnam and Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) sign MoU
Intel Products Vietnam General Manager Rich Howarth and head of the SHTP Management Board, Nguyen Dinh Mai, committed to …
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Malaysian trade minister on industry and globalization
Trends in the electronics contract manufacturing industry also indicate more product segments are being outsourced specifically for cost reductions and savings. Minister Aziz talks about …
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Vietnam: Business relations and negotiations
In Vietnam, talking about your accomplishments runs contrary to their values of modesty. One way around this, send a company letter before your meeting that presents a bio / resume with your accomplishments of the visiting team members.
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Saigon Hi-Tech Park and Vietnam Infrastructure
A discussion with Saigon Hi-Tech Park president about Vietnam, internal-country infrastructure, challenges facing the Park, executive manufacturing concerns and more.
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U.S., Vietnam: Trade ties and a China buffer
Currently, China’s size and skill greatly surpass those of Vietnam as a center of production. Yet the incentives currently offered by the Vietnamese government to increase incoming foreign direct investment show an intense focus on the economy, not unlike China’s actions in the 1980s.
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