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-https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2022/09/27/vietnam-fights-for-foreign-investors/

-https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/07/18/why-globalists-and-frontier-market-investors-love-vietnam

-https://www.economist.com/asia/2022/09/22/vietnam-is-emerging-as-a-winner-from-the-era-of-deglobalisation

-https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterpham/2016/04/30/a-case-study-of-successful-vietnam-market-entry-metro-cashcarry/?sh=1b34e0c93ebb

-https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-investment-climate-statements/vietnam/

-https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/57a08cbbed915d622c00152d/drc10_vietnam.pdf

 

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>a negative variation of 2.2% in the first quarter of 2020 with respect to the same quarter the previous year.

>In 2020, Mexico's GDP shrank by 8.3% in real terms and using original series [4] 

>stock markets suffered historic losses[6]

>Stagflation[7]

>Supply chain disruption [8]

Point 2 - The effect of Covid-19 to FDI in Mexico.
>Supply Chain Disruption: 

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in global supply chains, affecting the ability of FDI enterprises to produce and transport goods in Mexico. This disruption causes the following consequences:

-Shortage of input materials: leading to a decrease in production and revenue of FDI enterprises in Mexico.

-Lack of human resources: affecting production capacity and product quality of enterprises.

-Disruption in transportation: due to distance and time limitations, as well as government control regulations for disease control.

-Uncertainty: cause anxiety for FDI enterprises in Mexico. Forecasting and planning for the future becomes more difficult due to this uncertainty.

>Decline in demand: 

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a decline in demand in global markets, affecting sales of FDI enterprises in Mexico. Social distancing measures and movement restrictions have made it difficult for FDI enterprises in Mexico to do business and reduce people's consumption demand, affecting production and sales activities of Mexico. businesses around the world, including FDI enterprises in Mexico.

>Production disruption: 

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruption in production and business activities of FDI enterprises in Mexico. This phenomenon has been caused by supply Chain Disruption and shortage of human resources.

>Investment decline: 

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a decrease in investment from FDI enterprises in Mexico, due to the effects of the pandemic on the global economic situation.

>The change in economic policy: 

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a change in the economic policies of the Mexican government and other countries, affecting the business environment of FDI enterprises in Mexico. Some measures such as social distancing, business activity restrictions and movement restrictions have been put in place to control the spread of the virus, but have also caused disruptions in production and transportation. chemical. In addition, measures such as import restrictions or increased taxes can also negatively impact the business activities of FDI enterprises here.

Point 3 - Specific company
1. Volkswagen de Mexico
2.Grupo Bimbo
Conclusion

Grupo Bimbo: Historia resumida. 【1】
_{-Established on December 2, 1945
-In 1946, the production of brown bread began
-Acquired the Panrico Bakery in Beijing in 2007
-Distributing more than 10,000 kinds of products
-More than 1 million points of sale worldwide}

Grupo Bimbo describes COVID-19 impact on global operations [2]
_{-Sudden surge in production orders under the influence of COVID-19
-Difficulties in keeping employees and food safe in operations
-The impact of quarantine policies
-Impact of COVID-19 on the global bakery industry.}

Grupo Bimbo reafirma su compromiso con la sociedad frente al COVID-19 [3]
_{-Since COVID-19 was classified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, the bimbo Group has taken many new measures in the face of this situation.}

[1] Angle, P (2016) Bimbo: Historia resumida. [online] 

Available at: https://inversian.com/bimbo-historia-resumida/#:~:text=Bimbo%20es%20una%20empresa%20de%20origen%20mexicano%20y,de%20forma%20que%20representaba%20claramente%20a%20la%20empresa. (Accessed: February 28, 2023)

 

[2] Spencer, J (2020) Grupo Bimbo describes COVID-19 impact on global operations.[online] Available at:https://padlet.com/jialechen211/group-2-padlet-ktu5vjdghqf7hiyo/wish/2497999036 (Accessed: February 28, 2023)

[3] MEXICO CITY (2020) Grupo Bimbo reafirma su compromiso con la sociedad frente al COVID-19. [online] Available at: https://grupobimbo.com/en/press/releases/community/grupo-bimbo-reafirma-su-compromiso-con-la-sociedad-frente-al-covid-19 (Accessed: March 10, 2023)

Production disruption: Due to the impact of COVID-19, VW will not be able to resume production at the plant of German car manufacturer Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi in the Mexican state of Puebla as planned due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Meanwhile the governor of the state of Puebla signed a decree saying that conditions were not yet conducive to reopening the automotive and construction industries and said that while he was keen to restart the local economy as soon as possible, he would not do so at the expense of public safety. Due to the pandemic, VW closed the plant in late March 2020 and has been waiting for the authorities to reopen it. The Mexican government initially decided to resume production on 18 May 2020 but then postponed it, bringing production in the region to a halt.[1]

 

Sales have been affected: According to the data, the Volkswagen Group's business was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in the first quarter, which had a significant impact on its business due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Compared to the same period last year, deliveries to customers fell by 23.0 per cent to 2.0 (20,000 units). Sales revenue fell by 3.55% from June to August to €100 million (€6 billion). Operating profit excluding special items fell sharply by 0.81% to €400 million (€0.0 billion). Exceptional items resulting from the diesel crisis reduced profit by €0.9 billion. no exceptional items in the first quarter of FY4. operating return on sales for the first quarter of FY8 was 1.0% (2020.2020% or 1.6% excluding exceptional items). In addition to lower unit sales due to lower customer demand, the volatility in commodity and capital markets led to a negative currency effect due to the negative impact of fair value measurement of commodity hedges. Profit before tax declined to EUR 0.6 billion (EUR 0.4 billion).[2]

 

[1]: Coronavirus keeps VW Mexico plants shut Available from: https://www.dw.com/en/volkswagen-audi-ordered-to-keep-mexican-factories-shut/a-53794742 

 

[2]: Volkswagen Group’s business substantially impacted by Covid-19 pandemic in first quarter available from: https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/volkswagen-groups-business-substantially-impacted-by-covid-19-pandemic-in-first-quarter-5998