VIETNAM, DECEMBER 17, 2025 – Makino Vietnam Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Makino Asia Group, Singapore, today celebrates the grand opening of its Hung Yen Factory and Technology Center, marking a historic milestone as Makino becomes one of the first global machine tool brand to establish a manufacturing facility in Vietnam.
The inauguration will be followed by the Makino Techno Show 2025, held on 18–19 December, showcasing cutting-edge machining technologies, automation solutions, and smart manufacturing innovations.
These landmark events underscore Makino’s commitment to advancing Vietnam’s role in the global manufacturing ecosystem and supporting the country’s growing precision engineering sector.
Strategic Significance
Vietnam’s rapid economic growth and strong trade agreements with the EU, China, and ASEAN make it a key hub for advanced manufacturing. The new Hung Yen facility complements Makino’s factory operations in Singapore and enhances the company’s ability to deliver innovative solutions and responsive support to customers across Southeast Asia.
Alongside this investment, Makino remains committed to developing local talent and fostering industry collaboration through training initiatives and partnerships with leading technical institutions.
Hung Yen Factory Highlights
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Mr Neo Eng Chong, CEO and President of Makino Asia, said:
“Hung Yen represents a new chapter in Makino’s journey — one where we harness Vietnam’s dynamic talent, leverage regional partnerships, and introduce advanced technologies to accelerate the country’s role in global manufacturing. Our focus is on building a foundation for long-term innovation, knowledge transfer, and sustainable growth that benefits both our customers and the wider industry.”
Nguyen Thanh Hoa, Country Manager of Makino Vietnam, said:
“Our vision for Hung Yen goes beyond manufacturing. By deepening our local engineering expertise and strengthening collaboration with customers and partners, we aim to accelerate innovation and deliver tailored solutions that empower Vietnam’s precision engineering sector to compete on the global stage.”
Makino Techno Show Highlights
The two-day Techno Show will feature:
• Live demonstrations of Makino’s latest CNC machines and automation systems.
• Technical seminars on smart manufacturing and cost optimization.
• Networking with industry leaders, technology partners, and academia.
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About Makino Vietnam
Established in 2013 and a subsidiary of the Makino Asia Group headquartered in Singapore, Makino Vietnam operates offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, providing advanced machining solutions, engineering support, and training services. For more information, visit www.makino.com.sg/about-us/makino-in-vietnam
About Makino and Makino Asia
Headquartered in Japan, Makino is a world leader in advanced CNC machining centers. Makino is committed to providing high-performance, leading-edge machining technologies and innovative engineered process solutions that enable manufacturers to focus on making what matters.
Since its incorporation in 1973, Makino Asia has been growing from strength to strength as a market leader in machine tool technology, introducing innovative solutions that boost productivity and profitability to its customers. Its operations span across China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, with 1,700 employees including about twenty percent, focussed on research and development, and application functions. There are 7 manufacturing plants, located in China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, producing a wide range of machining centers and EDM machines for the global market.
For more information, visit Makino Asia’s website at www.makino.com.sg
For media queries, please contact:
Makino Vietnam
Nguyen Van Nguyen
Email: vannguyen.nguyen@makino.com.vn
Makino Asia
Winnie Tan
Email: winnie.tan@makino.com.sg