Production of computers and office equipment sees sharp drop in first 10 months

03:11, 02/11/2011

(ĐN)- The production of computers and office equipment of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) in Dong  Nai province was down 29.5 % in the first 10 months of this year from the same period of last year, figures released by the Provincial Department of Industry and Trade have shown.

(ĐN)- The production of computers and office equipment of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) in Dong  Nai province was down 29.5 % in the first 10 months of this year from the same period of last year, figures released by the Provincial Department of Industry and Trade have shown.

Dong Nai-based FIEs engaged in the manufacture of electronic circuit boards have faced fierce competition from Chinese manufacturers that caused a sharp drop in the foreign-owned computer and office equipment sector.

Overall, the foreign invested sector’s industrial production value in the province grew by nearly 19% between January and October 2011, representing 80 % of the yearly plan. High growth rates were seen in some industries, namely food and beverage (22%); textiles (28.5%); furniture manufacturing (19%), electricity production and distribution (38%)….

Reported by K.N