Green forest fire notification in Viet Nam

Vietnam Wildfire Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

Wildfires in Vietnam that started on April 4th have persisted until the 15th, classified as medium risk level. While specific affected areas or scale have not been confirmed, the 11-day duration of the fires suggests potential impacts on regional supply chains.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural production disruption — Potential crop damage and harvest delays if fires occur near Vietnam's major agricultural product (rice, coffee, pepper) production areas
• Manufacturing operations halt — Risk of temporary production shutdowns for Vietnam's key manufacturing industries including textiles, electronic components, and footwear within fire-affected areas
• Logistics infrastructure disruption — Reduced connectivity of inland logistics networks due to road and rail transport route blockages
• Air quality deterioration — Concerns over airport flight delays and reduced port cargo handling efficiency due to smoke

3. Watch points

• Fire suppression status — Progress of Vietnamese authorities' firefighting efforts and effectiveness of additional spread prevention measures
• Impact on major economic zones — Distance from and connectivity disruption to core industrial areas such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
• Alternative supply source activation — Trends in increased alternative production and exports from neighboring Southeast Asian countries for affected commodities