Vietnam Glass Container Sector Review

Vietnam was among the last of the South East Asian economies to have embraced the modernisation of its industries in a big way. Although still considered a laggard in terms of its glass container industry compared to its South East Asian peers, the last two years have represented a good time for the country's hitherto largely untapped glass container sector. Based on recent trends and anticipated investments, the country should become self-sufficient in the medium-term and a net exporter of glass packaging for the region. This article presents an overview of the country's glass container sector.