Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: HP to have computer assembly plant in Vietnam

Saturday, April 12, 2008

HP to have computer assembly plant in Vietnam

HP will cooperate with Taiwan’s Foxconn group to build a computer assembly factory in northern Vietnam, revealed HP Executive Vice Chairman Todd Bradley, who is in Hanoi.

Bradley said HP will be in charge of system design while Foxconn is responsible for production and technology transfer. This factory will supply computers for the local market and for export. However, he didn’t make clear whether this plant will be run by HP or simply be an outsource assembly line.

Bradley also said that the mini laptop named “Mini-Note”, the latest product of HP, will be distributed in Vietnam at the same time as the global market, in May 2008.

“We see big opportunities in Southeast Asia and we will continue investing in products, services and people here,” he said.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.