Saigon Industry Corporation (CNS) is a prominent state-owned enterprise based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established in 2007 and ranked as a special corporation under the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the organization operates as both a manufacturer and trading company. With a large-scale workforce of over 5,000 employees and a network of more than 20 member companies and 5 factories, CNS maintains a significant presence across multiple strategic industries including food processing, electronics, chemicals, and mechanical engineering.
Saigon Industry Corporation
Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation
🇻🇳 Vietnam
19855001-10000 peopleManufacturer/Trading Company
High capacity factory
Established brand
Large enterprise group
OEM manufacturer
Shipments
1
Key customer
VINATABA
Key market
Asia
Description
Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation (Vinataba) is a leading state-owned enterprise headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, and the dominant force in the nation's tobacco industry. Established in 1985, the corporation operates a comprehensive, closed-loop production system that encompasses tobacco farming, raw material processing, and the manufacturing of finished cigarettes and cigars. With a workforce of approximately 8,000 employees, Vinataba maintains a domestic market share exceeding 65% and accounts for roughly 75% of Vietnam's tobacco exports. The company operates through a robust network of 11 cigarette production divisions, multiple raw material and auxiliary material units, and a dedicated scientific research institute.
As a major manufacturer and trading company, Vinataba provides OEM and contract manufacturing services, maintaining strategic joint ventures with global industry leaders such as Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco. Its extensive product portfolio includes well-known brands like Saigon Tobacco, Thang Long, and Vinataba Luxury, alongside licensed international brands like Marlboro and Mevius. Beyond its core tobacco business, the corporation has diversified into related sectors including food products, confectionery, beverages, and instant noodles. Vinataba is a significant contributor to the national economy, reporting annual revenues exceeding VND 26,800 billion and contributing over VND 13 trillion to the state budget. The company is recognized for its vertical integration, spanning from post-harvest crop activities to the manufacturing of food product machinery and tobacco auxiliary materials.