Can Vietnam Become the Next PV Manufacturing Hub?
Energy & Chemicals Industry Analysis

U.S. Solar Tariffs Reshape Southeast Asia: Can Vietnam Become the Next PV Manufacturing Hub?

On September 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced final antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) determinations on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from India, Indonesia and Laos. The final dumping margins were set at 123.04% for India, 94.36% for Indonesia and 65.43% for Laos. Countervailing duty rates ranged from 73.20% to 173.70% for Indonesian producers and from 82.03% to 153.67% for Lao producers. India received a 126.09% CVD rate. The Commerce Department’s determination is an important step, although final duty orders still depend on the U.S. International Trade Commission’s…

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import of plastic raw materials in Southeast Asi
Industry Analysis Energy & Chemicals

Plastic Industry Value Chain in Southeast Asia with Import Analysis

The plastic industry value chain in Southeast Asia encompasses a series of processes from raw material production to end-product manufacturing and recycling. Each segment of the chain involves various stakeholders, technologies, and economic activities. The region’s dynamic market, driven by rapid industrialization and urbanization, makes it a critical hub for the global plastics industry.

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