The Philippine Star

Group’s expansion globally.

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In commemorat­ion of this event, Piaggio Vietnam chairman, director and EVP for Asia Pacific 2W Gianluca Fiume said: “Awarding our 10-year loyal employees was a moment of pride and emotion. They accompanie­d Piaggio Group in its local developmen­t all along the way. We are now ready to implement our strategy aiming at having Vietnam as the hub for Asian markets.”

More than half a million scooters from Piaggio Vietnam factory have been supplied in the local market or been shipped to many markets around the world.

Piaggio’s Vinh Phuc industrial complex – the regional headquarte­r of Piaggio in Asia which employs nearly 1,000 people, consists of a 2007—Vehicle Plant groundbrea­king 2008—Pre-series of 1st 10 Vespas made in Vietnam 2009—Vehicle Plant grand opening 2009—First MIV Vespa Commercial Launch in Vietnam 2010—Vietnam becomes the Asia Pacific Regional Headquarte­rs 2012—Engine Plant grand opening 2013—Test Track grand opening 2014—Piaggio Vietnam ranked in the Top 50 best places to work in Vietnam 2015—The 500,000th Vespa made in Vietnam produced 2017—10th milestone: 1st GTS Super Made in Vietnam

Piaggio Group Vietnam is aiming at being the pioneer and widening the boundaries of premium motorbikes for Vienamese and Asia consumers over the years. Pursuing this purpose, Piaggio has been: First in premium scooter segment (2009: LX) First in brand history (Vespa, since 1954 in VN) First in high wheel scooter size architectu­re (2011: Liberty)

First in 3 years warranty (2013: Vespa Primavera) First in braking technology (2015: ABS) First in customer care products (2015: Piaggio Care 2015).

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