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The presence of global giants is laying the groundwork for the northern province to gradually build a semiconductor ecosystem.

Northern Bac Ninh province has so far attracted 33 projects in the fields of semiconductors, semiconductor materials, and manufacturing of supporting equipment and components, with a total registered capital exceeding $2.742 billion, the online newspaper of Radio the Voice of Vietnam cited figures from the Provincial Department of Science and Technology as reporting.

Of these, six projects focus on semiconductors and semiconductor materials, while 27 others involve the production of ancillary equipment and components for the industry. Many of these are large-scale investments from major international technology corporations.

Notable examples include Amkor Technology’s project with a total investment of $1.6 billion; Hana Micron Vina with $669 million; Micro Commercial Components with $115 million; Hana Micron Vietnam with $37.46 million; and Synergie Cad Vietnam Co., Ltd. with $21.21 million. Additionally, FPT’s semiconductor testing and packaging technology project has an investment capital of VND50 billion ($1.9 million).

The presence of these global giants is laying the groundwork for the locality to gradually build a semiconductor ecosystem. This development facilitates stronger links between electronics enterprises and the semiconductor industry while enhancing the province's ability to integrate into global supply chains.

Bac Ninh’s success in attracting semiconductor investment is significantly bolstered by its well-established electronics industry. Currently, the province is home to approximately 1,282 electronics companies, employing a workforce of around 481,948 people.

By 2025, the industrial production value of electronics enterprises in the province is projected to reach approximately VND1.85 quadrillion ($71 billion). This established industrial base serves as a crucial advantage, allowing electronics firms to transition into the semiconductor sector and form a highly integrated production and supply network.

In addition to this corporate foundation, the province’s industrial park system continues to be expanded and refined to meet the requirements of high-tech projects. Among the 39 industrial parks that have received investment policy approval, 23 are currently operational.

U.S. retail giant Target will source products from Vietnamese suppliers in home goods, household textiles, children's products, personal care, and beauty products at the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.

This will be Target's first participation in the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026, scheduled to take place from September 3 to 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Foreign Market Development Department.

U.S. retail giant Walmart has also confirmed that it will attend the event to source products from Vietnam.

Target's participation in the expo will give Vietnamese businesses an opportunity to showcase their manufacturing capabilities and connect directly with the retailer's sourcing team.

The retailer is seeking household and consumer products such as stuffed toys, ceramic products for food use, dinnerware, tableware, household textiles made from synthetic fabrics, and plastic kitchenware.

For children's products, Target is looking for baby bags, nursery and travel accessories, textiles, seasonal products, and products with customized designs.

In personal care and beauty, the retailer is interested in hair and scalp care products, bath and body care products, skincare products, beauty tools, make-up tools, accessories, and packaging products.

The company is also looking for household cleaning products, candles, air fresheners, and home fragrance products.

In the long term, Target is interested in products for pets, health and wellness, furniture, and equipment and supplies for babies and young children.

Target is seeking not only existing products but also suppliers capable of participating in product design and development, as well as original equipment manufacturing (OEM), original design manufacturing (ODM), and private-label production.

The retailer gives priority to suppliers with manufacturing facilities in Vietnam, large export volumes, and experience supplying international retail chains.

Experience working with companies such as IKEA, Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Nitori, Amazon, Sephora, and Ulta would be an advantage.

Target currently operates more than 2,000 stores in the United States, generated about US$105 billion in revenue in 2025, and has more than 45 private labels.

The retailer sells a wide range of products, including fashion, beauty, household goods, furniture, and everyday essentials.

In addition to manufacturing capabilities, suppliers are expected to meet requirements related to quality management, product safety, social responsibility, environmental standards, raw materials, and product origins.

Vietnamese businesses seeking to connect with Target should prepare company profiles in English, product samples, information about their factories and production capacity, export markets, international customers, certifications, and OEM/ODM capabilities.

At the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2026, scheduled to be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamese businesses will have opportunities to showcase their manufacturing capabilities, learn about buyers' requirements, and participate more deeply in the supply chains of major international markets through business-to-business matchmaking activities.

Cambodia's total trade reached $44.07 billion in the first seven months of 2026, up 21.3% year on year, with a trade deficit of US$2.44 billion.

Data from the General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) on Aug. 10 showed that exports increased 21.3% to $20.81 billion, while imports rose 21.4% to $23.26 billion, widening the trade deficit from $1.99 billion a year earlier.

Trade with China, Cambodia’s largest trading partner by value, increased 23.9% to $13.63 billion. Cambodian exports to China rose 24.2% to $1.1 billion, reflecting sustained demand for Cambodian goods. Meanwhile, imports from China grew 23.8% to $12.52 billion.

The U.S. remained Cambodia’s largest source of trade surplus, with bilateral trade surging 32.2% to $9.42 billion. Cambodian exports to the U.S. increased 30.6% to $9.05 billion, driven by strong growth in garments, footwear and other manufactured products.

Imports from the U.S. more than doubled, rising 87% to $377 million, pointing to expanding two-way trade ties.

Trade with Vietnam grew 8.2% to $5.35 billion. Cambodian exports to Vietnam rose 12.4% to $2.73 billion, while imports increased 4.2% to $2.62 billion.