Prime Minister Jotham Napat of the Republic of Vanuatu undertook a working visit to several universities and businesses in Vietnam to expand relations and foster cooperation between the two nations. This marks his first visit to Vietnam since assuming office in 2/2025.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, and the delegation from the Consulate General of Vanuatu in Vietnam visited the Grando aluminum factory. Photo: Grando

During the trip, the prime minister and his delegation conducted a working session and a comprehensive survey of Grando's entire aluminum production process. This included everything from raw material preparation, aluminum extrusion, surface treatment, to final product quality inspection before shipment. Unlike ceremonial events, the visit focused on the factory's actual production capacity, operational efficiency, and ability to fulfill large orders.

The Grando aluminum factory operates a large-scale production system featuring 15 aluminum extrusion lines, three powder coating lines, two anodizing lines, along with sandblasting and automated processing lines. Its total annual capacity reaches approximately 60,000 tons of finished aluminum products and 72,000 tons of aluminum billets, serving both domestic and export markets.

High automation, a closed production process, and a strict quality control system enable Grando to maintain consistent technical specifications, durability, and product uniformity. These are key factors for deep integration into the global industrial supply chain.

During the working session, Prime Minister Jotham Napat praised the factory's scale and investment level. He noted Vietnam's resource advantages and its increasingly recognized production and business capabilities within the international community. He also expressed a desire to enhance cooperation with Vietnamese enterprises to boost economic relations between the two countries.

Jotham Napat, Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, spoke at the working session. Photo: Grando

At the meeting, Duong Viet Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Gia Lam Ward People's Committee in Hanoi, provided an overview of the locality's potential and strengths in industrial development, particularly large-scale production projects utilizing modern technology. Cuong expressed hope that the visit would serve as a bridge to foster friendly relations and substantive cooperation between Vietnam and Vanuatu in the future.

Duong Viet Cuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Gia Lam Ward People's Committee in Hanoi, spoke at the working session. Photo: Grando

Representing the company, Nguyen Thai Son, General Director of the Grando aluminum factory, stated that the visit by Vanuatu's high-ranking leadership acknowledges the company's long-term investment strategy in technology, human resources, and production management.

"The direct visit by Vanuatu's high-ranking leadership to tour and assess our production capabilities is a great encouragement for our engineers and employees. It is also an opportunity for Grando to share its development orientation, which is based on quality, international standards, and stable supply capacity", Son shared.

Nguyen Thai Son, General Director of the Grando aluminum factory, spoke at the working session. Photo: Grando

In its long-term development strategy, the company stated it would continue investing in upgrading production lines, perfecting its management system, and actively participating in economic diplomacy to connect with potential partners, aiming for export growth and international market expansion.

Experts noted that high-level visits involving tours of manufacturing enterprises are not merely symbolic; they establish a foundation for substantive economic cooperation. They also reflect the growing role of businesses in economic diplomacy, affirming the position of Vietnamese industry on the global manufacturing map.

The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific, comprising over 80 islands with a population of approximately 330,000 people. Vanuatu is currently pursuing an open economic development strategy, focusing on tourism, agriculture, renewable energy, and gradually promoting light industry, processing, and international trade.

(Source: Grando)

Do Thanh Aluminum Joint Stock Company:

Address: Phu Thi Small and Medium Industrial Park, Gia Lam, Hanoi

Phone: 02436785445

Email: info@grando.vn

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