Microsoft are closing the Nokia factories in China at the end of this month. My Lumia 930 says "Made in China". The phone has more more quality issues than any recent flagship phone (except poss. iPhone) and has lost nearly half its original value. I cannot see therefore how it would be cost effective for Microsoft to transfer production of this phone to Vietnam.
Microsoft to shut two Chinese plants, wrap up 9,000 layoffs | The Seattle Times
It is curtains for this phone? - I think so. The Lumia 1520 went out of production 12 months from launch.
From personal experience, unless you are desperate for a Nokia phone or like me have already bought accessories for it, forget about this phone and wait for the Lumia 940 as it is a lottery as to whether you will get one that actually works with no issues. If you do want this phone get it from a trusted retailer such as Amazon with a good 30 day returns policy as you will need it! So far I haven't had a winning phone - I've decided to wait until after Easter to try out phone no 3 in the hope of getting one that was manufactured after Microsoft were alerted of issues. - Last two I had to return were made in June 2014.
Microsoft to shut two Chinese plants, wrap up 9,000 layoffs | The Seattle Times
It is curtains for this phone? - I think so. The Lumia 1520 went out of production 12 months from launch.
From personal experience, unless you are desperate for a Nokia phone or like me have already bought accessories for it, forget about this phone and wait for the Lumia 940 as it is a lottery as to whether you will get one that actually works with no issues. If you do want this phone get it from a trusted retailer such as Amazon with a good 30 day returns policy as you will need it! So far I haven't had a winning phone - I've decided to wait until after Easter to try out phone no 3 in the hope of getting one that was manufactured after Microsoft were alerted of issues. - Last two I had to return were made in June 2014.