China’s Luxshare-ICT, a key Apple supplier, has requested support from authorities in Nghe An province to help address ongoing labour recruitment challenges, according to a document recently sent to the provincial People’s Committee, The Investor has reported→view source.
Key details:
- Luxshare-ICT started its Nghe An project in August 2019, covering 15.6 hectares in VSIP Nghe An, and currently employs nearly 20,000 workers.
- Director Wu Zhi De called for local training institutions to tailor their curricula to the specific needs of the electronics industry and suggested stronger alignment with production demands.
- He proposed a tripartite coordination mechanism between schools, businesses, and authorities to improve systematic collaboration.
- Luxshare-ICT plans to launch an internship program in 2025 for 8,000 students from vocational schools, colleges, and universities, with placements lasting three to four months.
- The company also plans to donate equipment and teaching tools to vocational schools but faces regulatory and tax hurdles as an export-processing enterprise.
- Luxshare-ICT requested clear guidance on tax incentives for equipment donations and proposed streamlined customs procedures and documentation processes for schools.
- Vice Chairman Bui Thanh An has tasked the Department of Home Affairs with forming a task force to support recruitment efforts for Luxshare-ICT and other companies in the Southeast Economic Zone.
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