Apple supplier Wistron plans 30% output boost in northern Vietnam

Wistron Infocomm (Vietnam) Co., Ltd, under Taiwan-headquartered electronics manufacturer Wistron - a supplier to Apple, will increase its output in the northern province of Ha Nam by 30% and hire over 3,000 workers in the time ahead to support the ramp-up.

At a recent working session with the Ha Nam Industrial Zones Authority, the company said it plans bring in around 200 foreign experts for the expansion, calling for support from local authorities for these efforts.

Wistron Corporation is a global leading technology service provider, supplying innovative ICT (information and communications technology) products, service solutions, and systems to top brands in the ICT industry worldwide.

It has invested in the Dong Van III Industrial Park located in Duy Tien township since 2021, with total capital exceeding $360 million and spanning over 23 hectares.

Wistron Infocomm currently has a workforce of over 6,500 and aims to expand it to 10,000 by the end of 2025.

This is the largest factory in the park, focusing on the production of laptops and other products.

At the meeting, company executives flagged several operational challenges, including those regarding the entry of foreign experts, labor recruitment, customs clearance, power supply quality, traffic safety within the park, logistics services, and warehouse leasing.

They proposed the Ha Nam Industrial Zones Authority and local authorities install additional traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, while expanding bus stops within the park.

They also asked for the construction of a western access road to the Wistron facility to ease traffic flow for workers and vehicles.

The executives sought better access to information on available rental factories and storage facilities in the area.

The company also called on the electricity provider to ensure sufficient supply and stable power to avoid production disruptions that could affect product quality.

As production scales up, Wistron Infocomm said it hopes that customs authorities will facilitate clearance processes to ensure timely delivery of raw materials needed for its production.

In response, the Ha Nam Industrial Zones Authority asked Dong Van III Industrial Park Infrastructure Development Investment JSC to work together with Duy Tien township to promptly install traffic lights within the park.

Northern Power Construction Consulting JSC was requested to invest in infrastructure solutions to ensure sufficient electricity supply for the production needs of businesses in the park in general, and for Wistron Infocomm in particular.

The Ha Nam Industrial Zones Authority said it will send an official document to the Duy Tien township People's Committee, proposing prompt construction of a western access road to the factory.