The Philippines and VIZIO

The Philippines & Vizio
Unit 2 Individual Project
Hassan Omar Jr
BUS 230
John Hargiss
May 16, 2009
Philippines
Are located within the South China Sea, the Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, and the Sulu Sea.
The Philippines are a Republic.
They are an ever growing economic chain of islands.
Their recent largest exports and imports are
Philippines
The Philippines have deep poverty.
One of the highest unemployment rates in the region.
The highest public debt in the region.
Neighboring Countries
Vietnam
Indonesia
Malaysia
China(furtherest of the closet four)

At a Glance
Philippines
Exporter of:
semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits
Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia
Exporter of:
oil and gas, electrical appliances, plywood, textiles, rubber; electronic equipment, petroleum and liquefied natural gas, wood and wood products, palm oil, rubber, textiles, chemicals ; crude oil, marine products, rice, coffee, rubber, tea, garments, shoes
Vizio
We are a consumer electronics company based in Irvine, California.
Specializing in Flat panel Televisions.
The fastest growing HDTV and consumer electronics company in the US.
Benefits
Has a strong economic investment in electronics
Large work force
Normal importer and exporter of electronics
Drawbacks
Large poverty
Highest public debt
Economy is due to feel the effects of recent economic turmoil
Muslim extremists within the southern island
Illicit drug use is becoming more common.
Biggest competition is China.
Neighboring Countries and there Effect
The surrounding countries are all in the same condition mostly as the Philippines.
Vietnam and China however are not of the same governmental type and could prove to be a bit of a threat competition wise.
Malaysia and Indonesia are predominately Muslim countries.
Do the Neighbors have a positive effect?
The Philippines neighboring countries actually provide more competition inside of helping the next country.
Due to the fact that all neighboring countries produce and manufacture the same types of products.
Management Issues
Due to large poverty and rising drug use of Methamphetamines can prove to be real problem among workers.

References
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/id.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/my.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vm.html