【Taiwanology Ep.13】VinFast & Selex Motors: Vietnam's electric dreams
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There's been a shift in the restructuring of the global supply chain, in the wake of a trend to derisk from China for manufactured goods. Vietnam is at the heart of this transformation, becoming a busy hub where companies across the globe flock to. Meanwhile, Vietnam has its own ambitions of making electric cars and scooters. Silva Shih had an exclusive inside look at VinFast's EV assembly line and the founder of Selex Motors. What are their ambitions and how can Taiwan tap this opportunity? 05:40 - Vietnam's significance in the "friendshoring" trend 11:40 - Will Vietnam replace China's supply chain? 15:38 - Silva's impression at the Vinfast factory 26:25 - The aspirations of young Vietnamese Host: Kwangyin Liu Guest: Silva Shih, Managing Editor of CommonWealth Magazine Producers: Weiru Wang, Ian Huang *CW English: https://english.cw.com.tw *Share your thoughts: [email protected] 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法: https://open.firstory.me/user/cledx9shs004801v3cmkogc7e/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting
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