Unit 1: Business and Business Environment Analysis of Hoa Phat Group

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Hoa Phat Group, a leading industrial conglomerate in Vietnam. It begins with an introduction to Hoa Phat's business, including its history, product range, and market position. The report then delves into the external environment, examining the micro and macro factors influencing the company. This includes a detailed Porter's Five Forces analysis to assess the competitive landscape and a PESTLE analysis to evaluate the broader macro-environmental factors. The internal analysis section explores Hoa Phat's mission, vision, organizational structure, human resources, brand equity, and market resources. The report culminates in a SWOT analysis to synthesize the internal and external factors and inform business decisions. The analysis highlights Hoa Phat's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, providing insights into its strategic positioning and future prospects in the Vietnamese market. The report is well-structured and includes relevant data and references to support its findings.

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Qualification BTEC Level 4 HND Diploma in Business
Unit number and title Unit 1: Business and Business Environment
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Micro and Macro Environment ................................................................................................................................
2.1. Porter’s Five Forces : .................................................................................................................................
2.2. PESTLE Analysis: ...............................................................................................................................................
3. Internal Analysis: .....................................................................................................................................................
3.1. Mission, Vision and Core Value: ......................................................................................................................
3.2. Organizational Structure: .................................................................................................................................
3.3. Human resources: ........................................................................................................................................
3.4. Brand name and Equity:...............................................................................................................................
3.5. Market Resources: .......................................................................................................................................
4. Business Decision: ...................................................................................................................................................
SWOT Model: ...................................................................................................................................................
Conclusion: ..................................................................................................................................................................
References ...............................................................................................................................

Hoa Phat is Vietnam's largest industrial engineering conglomerate. Hoa Phat began as a building machine and
machinery trade firm in August 1992, and has since grown into furniture, steel pipe, steel, refrigeration, real
estate, and agriculture trading and manufacturing. Hoa Phat has been publicly listed on the Stock Exchange
since November 15, 2007, under the ticker symbol ‘HPG.'Hoa Phat Group currently has 11 member firms and
25,424 employees working throughout the country and one office in Singapore. Steel manufacturing is the
Group's main source of sales and benefit, accounting for more than 80% of total revenue and profit.
Construction steel, hot rolled coil (HRC), prestressed concrete steel, drawn steel cable, steel pipe, and color-
coated corrugated iron are the major items in Hoa Phat's steel supply chain. Hoa Phat Group is the largest
producer of construction steel and steel pipes in Vietnam, with market shares of 32.5 percent and 31.7 percent,
respectively, due to a combined capacity of over 8 million tons of steel.
The macro environment has a significant effect on the business, and this report will demonstrate the
opportunities and challenges of micro-environmental influences. Furthermore, the review process reveals the
benefits and disadvantages of the company's internal causes, as well as the impact of all of the above on the
company's policies and decisions.(HPG,2021)

2.1. . Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis
2.1.1. . Bargaining power of suppliers (Medium)
Hoa Phat Group is a multi-business conglomerate that produces and operates a wide range of industrial and
household goods in Vietnam. In addition, the commodity serves as a source of raw materials for the production
of other goods. Hoa Phat Group can be secure in competing with steel producers both within and outside of
Vietnam by ensuring a reliable raw material supply at the Hoa Phat Integrated Steel Complex, which has a
potential of 1 million tons per year.
Heavy industry, such as iron and steel manufacturing, has recently been unable to self-supply 100% of alloy
steel and iron in Vietnam. China, Japan, and Russia continue to manufacture massive amounts of steel and
iron, as well as semi-finished materials (alloys), the majority of which are of low and mediocre quality. As a
result, any shift in the global economy will have a significant impact on the steel manufacturing industry in
Vietnam. Hoa Phat has many benefits as a leading company in the industry and in Vietnam, allowing it to
diminish the negotiating power of international suppliers.
Undifferentiated products: A large percentage of imported materials and steel products are of poor or average
quality, especially low-cost steel.( Course Hero, 2019)
Close cycle: With a total asset valuation of over 10,000 billion VND, HPG is a market leader in the near cycle
model, which includes ore extraction, steel forging, refining, and the production of alloy and finished steel
products. Hoa Phat has successfully received 60-70 percent of the alloy input. Hoa Phat also has two
subsidiaries as a result of its backward integration strategy: An Thong Mining Investment JSC and Hoa Phat
Mining JSC, both of which are responsible for drilling, exploiting, manufacturing, crushing, and selling iron ore
in Ha Giang and Yen Bai provinces. Per year, they will supply 700,000-900,000 tons of iron ore.

Furthermore, the Hoa Phat Steel Integrated Complex model has expanded the corporation's
freedom from its suppliers. The Hoa Phat Steel Integrated Complex model has expanded the company's
freedom from its suppliers. The complex's production potential is:
. The iron ore manufacturing plant can handle 300,000 tons of ore per year.
. The cast iron mill can produce 850,000 tons per year.
. The steel billet mill can produce 850,000 tons per year - The steel rolling mill can produce 850,000 tons per
year
Despite the fact that productivity has recently fallen short of consumer demand, Hoa Phat has signed long-
term iron ore contracts with Anglo America Plc in England for 300,000 tons of iron; this would not impact Hoa
Phat's negotiating power with its suppliers because steel prices are falling.
Customers: Since the bulk of Hoa Phat's customers are members, the company faces no consumer scrutiny. As
a result, it is not too reliant on commodity supply; in other words, HPG is not “squeezed” by its manufacturers
and consumers.
Last but not least, HPG's reputation and long-term relationships with overseas vendors ensure that the firm
pays a fair price for its inputs.
In conclusion, the suppliers have some bargaining power with Hoa Phat.(Course Hero,2019)
2.1.2. Bargaining power of buyers (Low)
In terms of price, quality, design, and service, customers have a wide range of options. Customers continue to
be interested in the group's products with extensive and regular coverage. Customers who value a product will
pay more for it, boosting buyer power. As a result, the bargaining power of the parties is diminished. HPG's
main line of operation is steel manufacturing, which includes steel products, steel sheets, and rolling steel...
This sector has undergone many challenges in recent years, both on the domestic and international markets.
Buyers of HPG, on the other hand, have fewer negotiating power than buyers in other sectors since HPG's key
clients are construction firms who need to install high-end infrastructures, large homes, or civil works (Course
Hero,2019). The Central and Southern regions are the primary markets for steel production; however, the
group is also strengthening its presence in the international market. From 2010 to 2019, the sale value and
consumption market share of construction steel increased, indicating that steel supply demand is increasing.
Furthermore, HPG's offerings are distinct from others. To manufacture high-quality goods that met consumers'
demands, the standard ISO 9001:2000 was used in production management, as well as strict adherence to food
safety regulations.

( HPG’s Annual Report,2019)
Individuals who buy steel to build their own homes, in addition to building companies, may be HPG purchasers.
Since this type of customer requires a small sum and has a limited demand, they have no bargaining power
with HPG.(Course Hero,2021)
2.1.3. Competitive rivalry (Medium)
No Companies
/ Products
Price Design Market growth
1 HPG 465.000VND/
rebar 12
Hoa Phat Steel is
perhaps best known
for its three
intertwined triangles
emblem and
embossed Hoa Phat
lettering.
As the second largest
steel brand in
Vietnam, it has a long
history in the
industry. Hoa Phat
Steel has always been
chosen for the
HPG recorded net
sales of
VND64,340bn in
9M/2020, up 40.8
percent y/y from
the same
timeframe the
previous year.
The steel and
agriculture
industries are
significant
income
contributors,
accounting for

consistency of its
name.
84.0 percent and
11.2 percent of
overall revenue,
respectively. The
overall amount of
long steel goods
sold by HPG was
3.82 million tons,
up 94.5 percent
year on year. The
new factory – the
Dung Quat steel
complex – was
responsible for
the whole rise in
production
(DQSC). The firm
delivered 2.48
million tons of
building steel and
1.33 million tons
of steel billet in
9M/2020. China
accounted for
more than 60% of
global billet
market value.
Meanwhile,
owing to low
building demand
amidst the
prolon, Vietnam's
construction steel
industry grew at
a negative 3.02
percent y/y.(
Company
Research,2020)

2
VietNam-
Japan Group
497.000/rebar
12
Pomina steel is
quickly recognized
due to its apple-like
logo.
In today's
Vietnamese industry,
Pomina Steel is a
respectable and high-
quality brand.
Pomina Steel is one
of the brands in our
country that
produces iron and
steel of high quality,
protection, and
longevity.
Pomina Steel
Company is a
privately owned
Vietnamese
construction steel
company. For the
industry's biggest
growth scope
(billet refining
800,000 tons and
steel rolling 1.1
million tons).
Currently, it has
the country's
highest market
share (14.3
percent ). Pomina
was one of the
first firms in
Vietnam to own
modern
manufacturing
facilities. Meet or
exceed
development
goals.(Sang Chinh
Steel
Group,2019)
Competitive advantage
HPG: HPG would be able to maximize its profitability, experience a more stable environment, and reduce the
possibility of product fluctuations by implementing a vertical integration business model. Due to the capital-
intensive nature of the steel industry, small domestic players are unlikely to be able to implement an
integrated business model; instead, they will be forced to exit the market eventually, while HPG should be able
to maintain its dominant role. Low-value steel goods, such as rebar, will continue to be covered by the
government's tariff policies in comparison to imported products. HPG has a comparable cost base to Chinese
firms when it comes to high-quality materials. HPG; however, as a local steel manufacturer, is familiar with the
characteristics and tastes of the Vietnamese steel industry, allowing it to save logistics costs and shipping time
for domestic customers.(Company Research, 2019)

POMIINA: Pomina steel was set up, clearly defined competitive strengths with advanced
technology. And products are exported to the market, not in price competition. That is why the investment and
construction of Pomina focus on investment in depth. From downstream to upstream, from forging to rolling.
To ensure the best quality of steel. All Pomina production equipment is equipped with European equipment.
Pomina applied ConSteel embryo production technology. And the most advanced Siemen Vai rolling from Italy
and Germany.(Sang Chinh Steel Group, 2019)
Over the course of the project's life, the consistency of Pomina steel has been certified. Pomina pulled
imported steel back thanks to high-quality materials. Most major schemes, like Phu My Hung, use it as their
first option. Vincom, Sesan Hydropower, Phu My Bridge, Ca Mau Fertilizer Power, Dung Quat Oil Factory,
Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Vincom, Sesan Hydropower, Phu My Bridge, Ca Mau Fertilizer Power,...
Conclude: Opportunities. In conclusion, we can see that HPG has a significant competitive edge in the
Vietnamese steel industry. Customers love this company because of its friendly service approach, advanced
technology, and strong brand image.
2.1.4. Threat of Substitutes (Low)
No Companies/ Products Prices Design
1 HPG 465.000VND/ rebar 12 The three intertwined
triangles symbol and
embossed Hoa Phat
lettering are perhaps
the most recognizable
features of Hoa Phat
Steel.
It has a long history in
the steel industry as
Vietnam's second
largest steel brand. The
name Hoa Phat Steel
has always been chosen
for its quality.
2 Tan Hong Nhat
Furniture
10 milion VND/ red
wooden bed
Tan Hong Nhat Wood
Furniture is a company
that specializes in
providing high-quality
wooden furniture, such
as kitchen cabinets,
tables and chairs, beds,
wardrobes, TV racks,
and chalkboard tables.
Real or synthetic wood
is used to create goods
that meet the needs of
consumers. Supply and

mount a complete
kitchen cabinet set as
well as other kitchen
appliances, including
cooker hoods (Faber,
Giovani, Rinnai,
Sunhouse, Canzy,
Zenka, Fagor, Malloca,
Napoli, Cata,...), kitchen
tiles, and all types of
kitchen glass.
Competitive Advantage
HPG: Production prices provide a significant comparative edge in the short to medium term. Since there is no
distinction between construction steel materials, manufacturing cost is a critical factor in determining a
company's competitive advantage. According to our figures, the cost of billet production in HPG's blast furnace
is just 9.1 million VND/ton in 2019, which is 10-17 percent less than the cost of billet production in domestic
electricity furnace companies. After the Dung Quat Iron and Steel Complex became operational, HPG was able
to raise market pressure on rivals in the South and Central. With this result, Hoa Phat Steel sustained its
business spot in the steel industry ( SSI, 2019)
Tam Hong Phat Furniture: Tan Hong Nhat Wood Furniture is dedicated to providing high-quality goods at a
fraction of the cost of similar products on the market. With a team of highly skilled, passionate learners, the
firm has a team of designers with a wealth of talent and experience who are constantly updating the new
developments. This means the Tan Hong Nhat Wood Furniture models are one-of-a-kind in terms of style and
long-term longevity. Tan Hong Nhat Wood Furniture looks forward to collaborating with design units to
introduce to market better quality items with more advanced technology practices, with all of the company's
passion and efforts.
Conclude: Threats . HPG is affected by alternative product variables such as product quality, operation, price
competitiveness, demand, revenue, and development. People will construct at home, which is cheaper and less
expensive. This is seen as a threat to HPG so people would consume less, resulting in sales reduction.
2.1.5. Threat of new entrants (Low)
New competitors have little chance of affecting Hoa Phat Group's market share. This is attributed to two
factors: the incredibly high cost of starting a business in the market, as well as the additional high cost of
establishing brand awareness. Any new entrant into the steel industry's markets would need a large sum of
money to promote and build product demand. Furthermore, mature technologies find it impossible for
emerging entrants to reach the market because they must first acquire the necessary technologies before they
can compete successfully. As a result, rival organisations will struggle to overcome it.

In the steel industry, the Hoa Phat Group faces numerous challenges. One of the challenges HPG
faces is the influx of newcomers. To begin with, there are some newcomers, such as foreign companies that
have recently invested in Vietnam. Posco (South Korea), Essar Steel (India), Tycoons Worldwide Group
(Taiwan), Minmetan (Australia), among others are among the global investors. The steel industry, on the other
hand, necessitates a large amount of money and strong technological expertise, making it difficult for many
small businesses to join. Only HPG and HSG are able to sustain a healthy profit while the profits of other
businesses are declining. In a fiercely competitive market, price takes precedence over consistency. Those
organizations that have a well-known brand identity, a wide market share, and tight cost management may
exist. As a result, the newcomers have placed some pressure on HPG in the steel industry, but not a lot.
2.2. PESTEL Analysis
This in-depth PESTEL study of Vietnam aims to discuss some of the country's current political, economic, social,
technical, environmental, and legal issues. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is Vietnam's official name. It is one
of the world's most populous nations and aspires to become an industrialized country as soon as possible.
A. Political Factors
The president of Vietnam is the elected head of state and the military commander-in-chief, while the prime
minister is the head of government. It is a country where the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) plays a
prominent role in almost every aspect of life. Many observers contend, however, that while Vietnam's political
ideology is socialist, many of its economic policies are neoliberal.. Vietnam has a policy of establishing and
retaining friendly ties with all countries around the world, regardless of their political views on international
issues. It belongs to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and a number of other prestigious
organizations. Despite Vietnam's tumultuous past with the US, the two countries' ties have vastly strengthened
in the last two decades.(Hawandwhat,2020)
However, according to Human Rights Watch (2020), Vietnam has a dismal human rights record. Freedom of
speech, union, and nonviolent democratic assembly are all severely limited, and activists are routinely
incarcerated. Since the Communist Party of Vietnam dominates the country's institutions, journalists and
media outlets are often subjected to retaliation for discussing controversial issues or criticizing the regime.
Similarly, corruption is a challenge, despite Vietnam's attempts to eliminate it since 2016. The legislation must
be continually improved and supplemented, but Vietnam still has a stable political environment, allowing
domestic and foreign businesses to spend, produce, and do business with confidence. At the same time,
Vietnam is rapidly integrating into the global economy, providing numerous opportunities for international
companies to invest in the country as well as increasing pressure on domestic businesses to develop.

. The influence of political factors on the company
In terms of value, coal imports from Australia account for more than half of overall import value in 2020, and
are three times higher than the same timeframe the previous year. The amount of Hoa Phat coal imported
from the above nation was just 115 million USD in 2019, but it has risen to 364 million USD in 2020. Iron ore, on
the other hand, has risen 19 times in the last 11 months, with a turnover of 123 million USD.
Australia has a plentiful supply of high-quality coal and iron ore at a fair price. As a result, Hoa Phat expanded
imports throughout the year to support the Iron and Steel Complexes in Hai Duong and Dung Quat. Three steel
mills at the Dung Quat Complex, in particular, will be operational in 2019 and 2020, increasing the Group's
crude steel production to new heights. Hoa Phat imports hundreds of thousands of Australian cows per year, as
well as waste, copper, maize, and other goods. . In the last two years, Hoa Phat's Australian beef supply has
accounted for roughly half of all Australian cows imported into Vietnam, allowing the company to solidify its
No. 1 ranking. With the above-mentioned sharp rise in turnover, Hoa Phat's volume contribution to overall
Australian export turnover to Vietnam is estimated to be about 17% in 2020. In 2018 and 2019, these amounts
were 7.4 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively.
Hoa Phat is projected to purchase a greater quantity of commodities from Australia in 2021, valued at more
than 1 billion US dollars, up 40% from 2020. According to the most recent data from Global Trade Atlas, two-
way trade turnover between Vietnam and Australia hit approximately $7 billion USD in the first ten months of
2020. From January to October 2020, the volume of Australian exports to Vietnam was approximately 3.5
billion dollars.(HPG,2020)
B. Economic Factors
Vietnam has the world's 46th biggest economy. Its nominal GDP was $245 billion in 2018, and by the end of
2020, it is forecast to hit $265 billion (Trading Economics, 2020). Between 2002 and 2018, the nation made
significant strides in eradicating poverty, lifting 45 million people out of it (The World Bank Group, 2020). It has
a bright and stable economic forecast for the next few years. It's worth noting that Vietnam has been one of
the biggest winners from the trade war between China and the United States. It should be remembered,
however, that Vietnam has been dealing with strong price hikes for many years.Some of Vietnam's main
exports include broadcasting devices, telephones, integrated circuits, cloth footwear, and leather footwear,
which are shipped to countries such as the United States, China, Japan, South Korea, and Germany (OEC, 2020).
Computers, electronic products, telephones, cell phones and components, instruments and accessories, and
clothing fabrics, on the other hand, are some of the country's main imports, which mostly come from China,
Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. (Hawandwhat,2020)
. The influence of economic factors on the company
According to the draft political report of October 2020 submitted to the XIII Congress of the Party: Generally for
the period of Strategy 2011 - 2020, GDP growth is expected to reach about 5.9% / year, belonging to the group
of high-growth countries. in the region and around the world. The scale of GDP will increase by 2.4 times, from

116 billion USD in 2010 to 268.4 billion USD in 2020. GDP per capita will increase from 1,331 USD
in 2010 to about 2,750 USD in 2020.( Nhan Dan Online,2021)
The macroeconomy is more stable and stable, inflation is under pressure, and the main economic balances
have greatly changed. Better growth quality; investment efficiency and labor productivity have all increased
significantly. Economic development has slowed as a result of resource extraction and credit extension, and
has increasingly relied on research, technology, and innovation. The money and foreign exchange markets
were relatively stable; ensure credit resources for the economy by concentrating on manufacturing, especially
priority industries(Nhan Dan Online,2021). In October 2020, the macroeconomic situation remained stable,
with inflation under pressure, a large financial and monetary balance, credit assured, interest rates reduced,
and exchange rates less competitive... There are signs that the third quarter has stabilized and that the key has
recovered. GDP will rise by 2-3 percent by 2020, according to all sectors, departments, and organizations in the
United States and abroad, laying the groundwork for future expansion. In 2021, there will be significant
development.( Nhan Dan Online,2021)
The state budget has been improved in terms of financial discipline and discipline. The composition of state
budget income and spending shifted in a favorable way, with domestic taxes increasing, development
investment expenses increasing, and recurring expenditures decreasing. The state budget deficit has decreased
from an estimate of 5.4 percent of GDP from 2011 to 2015 to 3.5 percent of GDP from 2016 to 2019; the
overspending rate will only be 4.99 percent of GDP in 2020. Since more capital were mobilized to achieve a
technological breakthrough in infrastructure, the ratio of public debt to GDP rose from 51.7 percent at the end
of 2010 to 63.7 percent in 2016 since more capital is mobilized to implement a critical infrastructure
breakthrough By 2019, the public debt rate will drop to 55 percent of GDP, and by 2020, it will rise to 56.8% of
GDP, while maintaining macroeconomic stability and improving the country's credit ranking. The major
economic balances in savings - spending, savings - investment, electricity, food, and so on remain stable,
adding to the macroeconomic foundation's firmness. In the period 2011-2020, the average rate of savings as a
percentage of GDP was about 29%. (Nhan Dan Online,2021)
C. Technological Factors
For a long time, Vietnam's IT revolution has been driven by a thriving start-up economy, foreign funding, low
prices, government policies, and a trained workforce. More than 700 companies, including 220 foreign
companies, have offices and factories in the country's tech parks, such as Da Nang Hi-Tech Park and Saigon Hi-
Tech Park, which accommodate offices and factories for more than 700 companies, including 220 foreign
companies that specialize in IT and software engineering, hardware manufacturing, and infrastructure
construction.
Vietnam is currently the world's eighth-largest supplier of IT services. Fintech, artificial intelligence, E-
commerce, software outsourcing, and education technology are five IT markets that are now trending (Samuel,
2019). However, when many firms relocate their manufacturing operations to Vietnam, a strong competitive
for skilled labor has erupted, exacerbating a skilled labor crisis already in place.
. The influence of technological factors on the company

Currently, the steel industry in Vietnam relies entirely on electric furnace technology. This is
attributed to our country's shortage of liquid iron. Many steel billet factories, such as Hoa Phat, Dinh Vu, Luong
Tai, and Van Loi, have recently been established and put into service. Except for Phu My Steel Factory, which
recently placed into service a 70 ton/batch DANARC electric arc furnace, Vietnam's steel-producing electric
furnaces are very weak. These electric furnaces have applied some technical advances such as spraying oxygen
and coal into foam slag, using super high capacity transformers, using super durable refractory materials,
eccentric bottom steel ...(Viet An Group,2020)
In terms of technology, the oxygen blowing furnace (BOF) technology used by Hoa Phat has a lower power
consumption than the technology used by most Vietnamese steel companies, which is electric furnaces (EAF).
Electricity consumption per ton of steel provided by BOF technology is estimated to be 10 to 15% lower than
that of EAF technology. Alternatively, with the features of iron processing with blast furnace technology and
oxygen blower technology, which will produce a considerable volume of CO, much of this CO will be thoroughly
extracted and processed in two 80,000m3 tanks to be used as fuel instead of LPG or FO oil for other
development levels, such as calcining as an additive to create slag, producing pellet ores... Another
breakthrough is that, although most preheating furnaces burn FO oil, Hoa Phat uses a system of ten coal
gasification furnaces to manufacture CO from anthracite coal as fuel for rolling mill heating furnaces. The steel
rolling process will save up to 50% on fuel costs.( Viet An Group,2020)
3.1. Mission, Vision and Core Values
Vision: a leading industrial producer with superior product quality, with steel manufacturing as its primary
industry.( Hoa Phat company,2021)
Mission:
. Promote creativity, knowledge, and a better life for company members.
. Prospects of investment growth to add substantially to Vietnam's prosperity.
. Sustainable partnership, dependable ally, giving long-term value to shareholders.
. Promote talent, wisdom, and a better life for company members.(Hoa Phat company,2021)
Core Values: The philosophy of harmony for joint development is the central value of Hoa Phat Community.
This is expressed in the relationships between staff, the Group and its allies, agents, clients, and the social
sector, ensuring that stakeholders' priorities are aligned in the pursuit of long-term growth. Hoa Phat Group, in
particular, has established a long-term, enduring, and trustworthy relationship with its sales agents, many of
whom have been with the company since its inception.(Hoa Phat company,2021)
3.2 Organisational Structure

Strengths:
Several benefits divide the HPG corporation. First and foremost, each department's assessment and monitoring
should be done separately and appropriately. They wouldn't be able to say which markets are profitable and
which are losing money without a clear differentiation. Furthermore, since they are knowledgeable of market
trends and tastes, company units within the enterprise can adapt more rapidly in order to implement solutions
that conform to changing customer needs. The organization's divisional structure therefore allows it to create
various products that are tailored to the regional geography of each area. The willingness to deliver on regional
business demands is a core benefit of HPG's organizational structure. Company departments make this
possible. HPG's global business power will also be supported by the hierarchical structure.(Course Hero,2019)
Weaknesses:
Hoa Phat Group, as a multi-disciplinary corporation, is exposed to a variety of threats related to the existence
of the market or sector, as well as economic factors. One of them is price movement market risk: since steel
commodity production prices are linked to global market prices, which have a potential to fall, this has a direct
effect on earnings, cash flows, and market share. The corporation should take preventative steps by using new

technology to keep overall production costs under check. . As a result, median outputs would be
adequate to sustain profits and provide the firm with a sustainable edge in the face of dramatic price drops in
global goods. Furthermore, the Group's policy of diversifying its market into different divisions allows them to
use revenues from unaffected product lines to compensate for profits lost from impacted product lines(Course
Hero, 2019).
3.3. Brand Name
Strengths:
Brand Finance, the world's leading brand valuation consultancy, and Mibrand revealed the Top 50 Most
Valuable Brands in Vietnam 2019 on September 24, 2019. Hoa Phat was ranked 18th, highest among steel
firms, and this is the 5th year in a row that the Hoa Phat brand has been recognized in Brand Finance's
ranking.( HPG,2019)
As a profitable multinational corporation, HPG is one of the most powerful branded brands on the market. This
advantage enables the corporation to entice consumers to try out their new products.Hoa Phat not only has
the largest market share in Vietnam for building steel, steel pipes, and office furniture, but it also leads in new
categories like animal husbandry, Australian beef, and clean chicken eggs. In terms of financial performance,
HPG has achieved 58 percent of its target profit of 3,860 billion dollars in the first six months.( HPG,2019)
Hoa Phat has been named the National Brand, Top Strongest Brand in Vietnam, Vietnam Golden Star, Top 50
Most Powerful Firms in Vietnam, Top 20 Largest Businesses Paying Income Tax in Vietnam for many years in a
row... In Forbes Vietnam's Top 10 Popular Brands in Vietnam, Hoa Phat was recently honored for the fourth
time in the list and in the top 20 of Vietnamese industry brands with a worth of over USD 100 million.
According to Brand Finance, the Top 50 Vietnam Brands in 2019 have a combined market worth of
approximately $ 19 billion. The top 50 most valued brands in Vietnam are ranked in accordance with ISO
10668, the only global valuable brand valuation standard.(HPG,2019)

STRENGTHS
Hoa Phat Group has built a strong brand as an icon in the minds of customers and consumers after 29 years of
construction and production. Hoa Phat Group maintains and develops its production and business in the best
possible way. the present year's income is higher than past years, but the profit after tax has decreased by
12%.
(Annual Report in 2019)
HPG creates capable and professional workforce. They are motivated members who often accomplish missions
that their bosses entrust to them. After implementing and integrating the quality management system into
manufacturing and operations, the Hoa Phat Group's leaders ensure that the quality management system is
properly implemented and improved. Hoa Phat Group has implemented a quality management strategy in
other areas of the industry in order to gain a competitive edge, which is particularly necessary as Vietnam's
economy becomes more integrated with the global economy. In addition to the integration requirements and
STRENGTH
WEAKNESS
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS

efficiency targets previously established, Hoa Phat Group has announced to list the company's
shares on the stock exchange. Since this is the most efficient and effective way to raise money, extend, and
boost operations.( Academia, 2020)
WEAKNESSES
The collecting information system has not been powerful yet. It has not fully, timely, exactly provided in
company and external environment. A little part of the staff is lack of responsibility at work, lack of creativity
and exploration in work. The subsidiaries have not applied quality system in operations yet. This is a reason
why not only they do not create confidence in customers but also it will affect in the economy growth of total
Hoa Phat Group. Most of projects are feasible and it will be bring more profit for Hoa Phat Group. However,
the capacity, resources, science and technology have limited to complete projects. Hoa Phat Group should
focus on staffs and employees who have high level languages. Hoa Phat Group is lacking of resources can speak
fluently several foreign languages. This causes difficulties in work, negotiation with foreign business partners. -
Hoa Phat Group should target workers and employees with advanced language skills. Hoa Phat Group lacks
tools that can understand many foreign languages fluently. This creates problems at work and while
negotiating with international business partners.(Academia,2020)
OPPORTUNITIES
Having the opportunity to enroll in quality-standards training programmes offered by associations and
international agencies. The highest service level and quality control framework should be implemented into a
company's operations. TPP's entry into the WTO has brought both challenges and benefits to the business. As a
result, Hoa Phat Group will be able to pursue overseas investors to help them sell their brand in the
international market. The world economy's integration and globalization, which allows marketers to tackle
new science and technology with a larger number of professionals, creates favorable conditions for acquiring
and exchanging specialized techniques.(Academia,2020)
THREATS
Vietnam joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2006, signaling that the country is being more
incorporated into the global economy, posing significant challenges to the Vietnamese economy. Since Hoa
Phat Group is a private entity with small resources, competing with multinational companies would be
challenging. The state's policies and legal system are inconsistent, lacking, and ineffective. It is not precisely
focused, and it still follows the market economy's actions. As a result, it may sometimes create challenges for
entrepreneurs and reduce their productivity. Hoa Phat Group has listed its stock on the stock exchange. This
ensures that the entrepreneur will be spread out. In several companies, foreigners become
owners.(Academia,2020)

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