ESG pressure on Vietnam’s export-oriented electronics manufacturers is set to intensify. (Photo: iStock)
Vietnam’s electronics industry has emerged as one of Asia’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs. Tech giant Google is reportedly planning to expand research and production of high-end smartphones in the country this year. However, as global supply chains intensify their focus on ESG—environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance—compliance pressure on Vietnamese firms is mounting.
The Vietnam Electronic Industries Association (VEIA) recently warned that the export-driven electronics sector is now facing a wave of ESG-driven transformation, with the 2025–2027 period shaping up to be a decisive window.
