Foxconn Acquires 25% Stake in Goertek Vietnam for $50 Million to Strengthen Southeast Asia Presence

February 21, 2025 – Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.) has officially acquired a 25% stake in Goertek Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. for $50 million, marking a strategic investment to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. The transaction, completed on February 21, 2025, was negotiated based on book value and involved no brokerage fees.

February 26, 2025

February 21, 2025 – Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.) has officially acquired a 25% stake in Goertek Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. for $50 million, marking a strategic investment to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. The transaction, completed on February 21, 2025, was negotiated based on book value and involved no brokerage fees.

Foxconn’s Strategic Move in Vietnam

The investment accounts for 0.048% of Foxconn’s total assets and 0.103% of its shareholder equity, indicating a minimal impact on its operational capital while reinforcing its long-term expansion strategy in the region.

Goertek Electronics Vietnam, a subsidiary of China's Goertek Group, specializes in manufacturing headphones, chargers, and smartwatches. The company is headquartered in Bắc Ninh Province, a key electronics manufacturing hub in Vietnam.

Foxconn, which has been investing in Bắc Giang Province since 2007, is already the largest foreign investor in the region. Its comprehensive industrial park in Bắc Giang is one of the world’s largest production hubs for AirPods and smartwatches, while its Bắc Ninh facility focuses on servers, data center equipment, and electric vehicle (EV) control systems.

Foxconn’s Vision: Vietnam as a Core Manufacturing Hub

Foxconn's investment in Goertek Vietnam is part of a broader strategy to strengthen its foothold in Southeast Asia, particularly as global supply chains undergo significant shifts. The company aims to establish Vietnam as a core regional manufacturing hub, leveraging three key strategic pillars:

Manufacturing Upgrades – Enhancing production capabilities with advanced automation and AI-driven manufacturing.

Localization of the Supply Chain – Strengthening the local ecosystem through partnerships with suppliers to reduce reliance on China-based manufacturing.

Maximizing Policy Incentives – Utilizing Vietnam’s government incentives, trade agreements, and competitive labor market to optimize cost efficiency.

With rising geopolitical tensions and the global shift toward supply chain diversification, Vietnam has become an essential alternative production hub for major tech companies. Foxconn’s latest investment aligns with its long-term goal of establishing a resilient and flexible supply chain to support growing demand in the consumer electronics and EV industries.

Outlook: Strengthening Foxconn’s Position in Vietnam

Foxconn's stake in Goertek Vietnam not only enhances its position in the wearables and audio devices market but also reinforces its dominance in Vietnam’s high-tech manufacturing landscape.

As global technology giants continue shifting production away from China, Vietnam’s role as a manufacturing powerhouse is expected to grow. Foxconn’s move solidifies its leadership in the region and positions it to benefit from the increasing demand for consumer electronics, data center hardware, and electric vehicle components.

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