vef
VEF is an acronym with several meanings, but it is most closely associated with Latvia's historical electronics industry. In Latvian contexts, VEF stands for Valsts Elektrotehniskā Fabrika, the State Electrotechnical Factory established in Riga. The company produced a range of consumer electronics and became a prominent brand in Latvia and the Baltic region during the mid-20th century.
The factory was founded in the 1920s as a state-owned enterprise and grew into one of the
After Latvia regained independence in 1991, the plant underwent restructuring and many of its operations were
In sports, VEF Rīga refers to a professional basketball club in Riga that carried the VEF name
Outside Latvia, VEF may appear as an acronym for other organizations or products depending on the language