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Meiko to invest 40 billion yen in new Vietnam factory for Samsung AI smartphone boards
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 08:21 PM
Meiko is investing 40 billion yen to build a new factory in Vietnam to manufacture printed circuit boards for Samsung Electronics. The facility will specifically target the supply chain for AI-capable smartphones.
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Japanese printed circuit board manufacturer Meiko Electronics has committed 40 billion yen to construct a new production facility in Vietnam’s Hoa Binh province. This plant will specialize in high-end multilayer boards and high-density interconnect technology specifically for Samsung Electronics and its latest AI-capable smartphones. The move addresses the increasing hardware complexity required for mobile generative AI features, which demand more sophisticated and compact circuitry than traditional mobile devices.
The project reinforces Samsung’s strategic shift of its global production hub to Vietnam and secures a stable supply of premium components for its flagship Galaxy series. Construction is moving forward with an expected operational start date in 2025. For investors, this massive capital expenditure highlights the critical role of specialized PCB suppliers in the AI hardware transition and signals a long-term strengthening of the Meiko-Samsung partnership within the Southeast Asian manufacturing corridor.
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