Viettel begins construction of Vietnam’s first chip plant, trial run targeted by end‑2027
HANOI, (Reuters) – Vietnam’s military-run telecom company Viettel on Friday began construction of the country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant, with trial production expected to start by late 2027, part of Vietnam’s plan to create its own semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. After the 27-hectare facility, located in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi, completes […]
Mexico Imposed tariffs of up to 50%, hitting imports from China, other non-FTA countries
Sweeping tariff increases on imports from China and other countries without free trade agreements (FTAs) with Mexico officially took effect Jan. 1, marking a significant shift in the country’s trade policy aimed at protecting domestic industries and jobs. The tariff modifications, published in Mexico’s Official Gazette on Dec. 30, affect 1,463 product categories across more […]
What Does a Shelter Company Do? And Why It Matters for Foreign Investors in Mexico
The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing a massive reconfiguration. As companies move away from over-reliance on Asian supply chains, Nearshoring in Mexico has emerged as the premier strategy for North American market dominance. This article from Co-Production International outlines the advantages of working with a shelter company.
New Study Shows a Training Gap in Business Cyber Defense
ONEKEY IoT & OT Cybersecurity Report 2025: “Barely a third of organizations conduct Cyber Resilience Act training at least once a year.” Düsseldorf— This year, the German economy should place a greater emphasis on cybersecurity training for its workforce. This is the conclusion reached in the latest “IoT & OT Cybersecurity Report 2025” published by […]
What are the 6 steps of the Value Engineering Process for OEMs?
If you’re adopting a value engineering strategy, you’ll need to follow its systematic methodology to bring real, long-term benefits to your business. Done correctly, it involves function analysis that aims to reduce lifecycle cost while improving or maintaining performance and quality. This article from Escatec outlines the process for OEMs.