Skoda Auto-Thanh Cong Group, open plant to assemble Škoda Kushaq, Slavia in Vietnam

Škoda Auto and regional partner and investor, the Thanh Cong Group, officially opened a new production plant in Vietnam on 26 March for the assembly of Škoda Slavia and Kushaq cars. 
This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s internationalisation strategy, reinforcing its ambition to strengthen its presence beyond its European home market. 
By importing completely knocked down (CKD) kits of the Kushaq SUV from India and assembling them locally, Škoda is capitalising on geographical 
synergies. 
Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Škoda Auto, stated: “Opening this new assembly line marks a milestone in our expansion into the rapidly growing Vietnamese market and strengthens our position in the ASEAN region."
Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto Board Member for Production and Logistics, added: “The new state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities fully reflect Škoda’s high manufacturing benchmarks.'' 
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Chairman of the Board of Thanh Cong Group, stated: “The first Škoda Auto plant in Vietnam is the core project in the Thanh Cong Viet Hung Automotive and auxiliary Complex.