global capitalism

Can VinGroup Create a Vietnamese Industrial Champion?

Mark A. Ashwill Articles, Commentary , , , , ,

Vietnam’s quest for technological sovereignty in the age of global capitalism This is an excellent analysis by Pietro Masina about one of Vietnam's most powerful and influential corporations. I include a link here so that more people will read it. Below is a Vietnamese translation for wider distribution. MAA Liệu VinGroup Có Thể Tạo Ra … Continue reading Can VinGroup Create a Vietnamese Industrial Champion?

“Global garment firms no longer bullish on Vietnam as costs rise”

Mark A. Ashwill Articles, Commentary, Uncategorized , , , , ,

So goes the title of a recent article about international textile companies operating in Viet Nam.  The first thought that always pops into my head whenever I read about rising labor costs is how much by local standards and how much is enough in terms of net profit?  Why not pay your employees a living … Continue reading “Global garment firms no longer bullish on Vietnam as costs rise”