Group 1 - The Vietnamese government is committed to increasing the localization rate of the supporting industry, which is considered the backbone of various industrial sectors [1][2] - The current localization rates in several fields are low, with textiles and footwear at approximately 45%-50%, mechanical manufacturing at 15%-20%, and automotive assembly at only 5%-20% [1] - The electronics sector has engaged in the global value chain but primarily provides low-tech products [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Industry and Trade has reported significant progress in the localization of supporting industrial equipment, with Thaco demonstrating notable achievements in mastering complete design and simulation technologies for bus structures [1][2] - The Ministry of Industry and Trade's Industrial Development Support Center emphasizes the importance of standardizing processes, cost support, and bilateral cooperation to build a sustainable supply chain [2] - The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 205/2025/ND-CP, which revises and supplements Decree No. 111/2015/ND-CP to promote the development of the supporting industry, focusing on increased policy support for the research, application, and technology transfer of prioritized supporting products [2]