Hanoi, Nov. 1 -- Now is a golden opportunity for supporting industries - a backbone of modern manufacturing - to break through as global "eagles" (multinational corporations) are actively seeking reliable partners for their supply chains, many insiders have said.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Vietnam's industry has made great strides, with a growing number of enterprises, enhanced production capacity, and notable advancements in certain key areas.

Currently, Vietnam has over 40,000 enterprises operating in supporting industries, accounting for nearly 10% of the total industrial businesses.

The rate of locally made components in certain sectors such as automobile and electronics production, has increased but remains m...