- FBC ASEAN 2025 gathered 23,000 manufacturers, showcasing technology and innovations worldwide.
- Global firms, including Panasonic, Samsung, and Mitsubishi, sought enduring suppliers and collaborations.
- Experts urged government support for certification, R&D, and the growth of startup hubs.
Vietnam's manufacturing sector is currently at a critical point, with global trade appearing as both a means to broaden markets and a significant motivator for companies to evolve and enhance their capabilities. After the “80-year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” exhibition, the business sector participated in the Factory Network Business Conference (FBC ASEAN 2025), which took place at the Vietnam Exposition Centre (VEC) in Hanoi last week.
The gathering united approximately 23,000 manufacturing companies from around the globe, such as Germany, Italy, Japan, and Thailand. It highlighted scientific accomplishments, advancements, and the newest machinery and tools in mechanical engineering, automation, electronics, and precision engineering. mechanical engineering, manufacturing sector, supply chain
Simultaneously, it drew in significant clients like Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Samsung, Toto, Fujifilm, and Tiger, which showcased technologies and products while looking for enduring suppliers and collaborators.
Phan Dang Tuat, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Supporting Industries, states that the main challenge for the nation's manufacturing sector is gaining market access, as companies continue to be reactive in areas like logistics and policy amid global uncertainties and supply chain interruptions.
He advised that the Government focus on support initiatives such as setting up testing and certification centers to assist businesses in obtaining quality certifications for entering global markets, and establishing start-up hubs with shared resources for developing trial products and services, mentioning that these could function on a fee-paying model instead of being provided at no cost.
Ogawa Tsuyoshi, General Director of TKR Manufacturing Vietnam, which has been active in the country since 2018 and employs over 500 people, mentioned that the company anticipated establishing connections with international assemblers and suppliers during the event.
He remarked that the conference presented businesses with the opportunity to search for possible partners and collaborative ventures to create products and services that would be challenging for an individual company to provide, noting that Vietnam's manufacturing industry still held considerable growth potential within ASEAN.
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Likewise, Hamada Shogo, General Director of Daiwa Vietnam, noted that although the nation’s robust export performance has been sustained, there should be increased focus on product research and development to enhance the innovation capabilities of local companies.
He pointed out that Vietnamese manufacturers could satisfy the strict demands of partners in Europe, the US, and Japan, and with an ongoing emphasis on quality, the nation's supporting industries would be poised for additional growth.
Vietnam International trade would transform from just a goods exchange into a strategic tool that allows Vietnamese companies to improve their capabilities, establish partnerships, and grow on a global scale.