Cat Van Loi Featured in VTV Report: Developing Digital Talent to Master Technology and Strengthen Manufacturing Capabilities

01/10/2026

In a report broadcast on VTV1, Cat Van Loi was featured as a Vietnamese manufacturing company that places people development at the heart of its digital transformation journey. From workforce training and process standardization to the application of digital technologies in manufacturing, Cat Van Loi’s experience demonstrates that the ability to master technology does not begin with machines, but with people.

CAT VAN LOI FEATURED IN A VTV REPORT

Program: From Skills to Digital Competence
Broadcaster: VTV1 – Vietnam Television
Broadcast time: 7:30 AM, September 28, 2026
Focus: Skills development, digital workforce development, technology adoption and digital transformation in manufacturing enterprises
Filming locations: Cat Van Loi’s factory and office

From Manufacturing Capabilities to the Ability to Master Technology

As digital transformation continues to reshape manufacturing operations, the challenge for businesses is no longer simply about investing in machinery, software or modern management systems.

More importantly, businesses need to answer a fundamental question: Who will operate, improve and ultimately master these technologies?

This is also one of the issues highlighted in VTV’s From Skills to Digital Competence report, which featured Cat Van Loi through its manufacturing and office operations.

For an industrial electrical equipment manufacturer, digital transformation is closely connected to everyday manufacturing activities, including material management, process control, product traceability, data management and operational efficiency.

Developing employees’ digital capabilities therefore becomes an integral part of technology investment and manufacturing development.

From the Aspiration to Manufacture in Vietnam to Participation in Global Supply Chains

Cat Van Loi was established with a focus on developing domestic manufacturing capabilities for industrial electrical equipment and supporting products, gradually increasing local production capacity for products that had previously relied heavily on imports.

Building on its domestic manufacturing foundation, the company has expanded into international markets, with products exported to countries including Japan, Singapore, the Philippines and Myanmar, while also participating in the supply chains of international corporations.

Meeting the requirements of international markets requires more than production capacity alone. Product quality, technical standards, process consistency, traceability and workforce capabilities are all essential factors.

For this reason, the development of human resources and digital transformation at Cat Van Loi are part of a broader objective: strengthening the company’s internal capabilities as a Vietnamese manufacturer.

Continuous Training to Help Employees Adapt to New Technologies

One of the key aspects highlighted in the report is Cat Van Loi’s approach to employee training and development.

The company conducts regular professional training programs while working with organizations such as Samsung, GIZ and AOTS. Employees are also provided with opportunities to participate in professional programs, seminars and training courses both in Vietnam and abroad.

Importantly, training is not limited to newly recruited employees.

As technology continues to evolve, experienced employees also need opportunities to update their knowledge and acquire new skills. Continuous learning and reskilling enable employees to combine their practical manufacturing experience with new technologies and working methods.

This combination allows employees not only to follow established procedures, but also to identify problems and contribute to process improvements.

Digital Transformation Starts with the People on the Factory Floor

One notable aspect of Cat Van Loi’s digital transformation journey is that many solutions have emerged from real operational challenges encountered during manufacturing.

Rather than simply implementing off-the-shelf technology, the company’s engineers and employees have participated in researching, developing and improving digital solutions over time.

From replacing manual inventory card management to digitizing data and improving product traceability, technology has been introduced into specific processes that employees handle every day.

This approach enables digital transformation to remain closely connected to actual manufacturing needs while reducing manual operations, minimizing errors and improving data control.

It also demonstrates that digital transformation in manufacturing does not necessarily have to begin with highly complex systems.

It can start by finding a better way to solve a very specific problem on the production floor.

Ensuring Employees Keep Pace with the Digital Transformation

The rapid development of technology also creates a new requirement for businesses: training must be continuous.

At Cat Van Loi, both young employees entering the workforce and experienced employees with many years of service are given opportunities to access new knowledge and technologies.

For younger employees, the manufacturing environment provides an opportunity to turn professional knowledge into practical skills. For experienced employees, learning to use new technologies allows their accumulated knowledge to continue creating value through new working methods.

It is a process that combines people, experience, technology, data and standardized processes, rather than viewing technology simply as a replacement for human workers.

Technology Does Not Replace Workers — The Ability to Master Technology Creates the Difference

The rapid development of AI, automation and digital platforms is transforming manufacturing environments and the way businesses operate.

In this context, the question is not simply how much technology a company has, but how effectively its workforce can use technology to solve problems, improve processes and create new value.

This is also a key message reflected in Cat Van Loi’s story in the VTV report: technology can be transferred, and equipment can be invested in, but the ability to master technology must be developed by people.

For a manufacturing enterprise, this capability is particularly important because workforce skills are directly connected to product quality, productivity, process control and competitiveness.

Preparing Human Resources for the Journey into International Markets

From developing domestic manufacturing capabilities to gradually participating in international supply chains, Cat Van Loi’s growth journey has created increasingly demanding requirements for both manufacturing and management capabilities.

Investing in people, standardizing processes and applying technology are therefore not separate activities. They work together toward one objective: building strong internal capabilities that enable Vietnamese enterprises to meet the increasingly demanding requirements of global markets.

VTV’s From Skills to Digital Competence report provides a perspective on this journey through the experience of a Vietnamese manufacturing company that is bringing technology into its daily operations while developing a workforce capable of adapting to change.

For Cat Van Loi, digital transformation does not begin with a new software platform or a new piece of equipment.

It begins with training people, developing a culture of continuous improvement, and creating opportunities for every employee to master technology within their own work.