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How to Open a Factory in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Opening a factory in Vietnam for foreign firms or individuals, however, is not always easy. Not only are there several technical requirements that need to be met, but there are also a broad number of considerations that need to be made–choosing the right location, the right business structure, and finding the right workers, for example…

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How to Open a Trading Account in Vietnam: Technical Guide 2024

A trading account in Vietnam is a financial account that allows individuals or institutions to buy and sell securities, such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives, on the country’s exchanges. This article details how to open a trading account for foreign institutions and individual investors.

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How to Open a Hotel in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Opening a hotel or resort in Vietnam for foreign firms or individuals, however, is not always easy. Not only are there several technical and licensing requirements that need to be met, but Vietnam also has its own unique travel culture. This guide runs through the ins and outs of opening a hotel in Vietnam.

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How to Open a Retail Store in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Opening a retail store in Vietnam for foreign firms, however, is not always easy. Not only are there a number of technical requirements that need to be met, but Vietnam has also developed its own retail store culture, putting its own twist on retail store shopping experiences…

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How to Export Clothing from Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Vietnam clothing manufacturers count themselves as part of one of the biggest clothing manufacturing industries in the world. In this light, there is a huge opportunity in buying and exporting Vietnamese clothing around the world. This can be very profitable but there are a few nuances to the process that foreign firms looking to export clothing from Vietnam should be mindful of.

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How to Manufacture Clothing in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Vietnam clothing manufacturers are a dime a dozen and with excellent access to key raw materials and relatively low-cost labour, making clothes in Vietnam can be relatively easy and cost-effective. There are a number of big brands manufacturing clothing in Vietnam already and they have been for years. In this context, Vietnam is well prepared for new brands to enter the market, and with the right support, foreign brands can realise real value in clothing manufacturing in Vietnam.

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How to Open a Data Centre in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Data centres in Vietnam are becoming more and more common. This is a result of a broader move to digitise the economy as well as several key regulations that require businesses to store the data of Vietnamese users in Vietnam. Opening a data centre in Vietnam for foreign firms or

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How to Start an Import Business in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Vietnam is in the midst of a trade boom. Goods are flowing in and out of Vietnam to the tune of billions of dollars every day. Not only is there a growing consumer market that is buying up all manner of goods but a booming manufacturing industry led my a number of big companies manufacturing in Vietnam is also sucking in raw materials from all over the world and the region to assemble at factories all over Vietnam. With this in mind, there are broad opportunities in starting an import business in Vietnam.

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How to Export Food from Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Vietnam is a major player in global food exports, particularly known for its rice, coffee, seafood, and tropical fruits. These exports are driven by the country’s rich natural resources, favourable climate, and extensive agricultural industry. Food exports contribute significantly to Vietnam’s economy, providing income for farmers, creating jobs, and generating foreign exchange. Here’s how foreign firms can get involved.

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How to Import Food into Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Importing food into Vietnam plays a crucial role in satisfying the country’s growing demand for diverse and high-quality food products. As Vietnam’s population grows and urbanisation increases, the local agricultural sector is sometimes unable to meet the needs of consumers and this is creating broad opportunities to import foods into Vietnam for foreign food producers.

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How to Start a Real Estate Business in Vietnam in 2024

Starting a real estate business in Vietnam presents many opportunities, as the country’s economic growth and rising incomes are fueling demand for both commercial and residential properties. However, entering the Vietnamese real estate market requires a deep understanding of the country’s business environment, real estate culture, and the regulatory landscape.

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How to Brew Beer in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Vietnam, known for its vibrant beer culture, offers a unique environment for brewing beer. With its rapidly expanding market and growing appreciation for craft and premium brews, the country has become a prime location for both large-scale breweries and small craft beer enthusiasts to thrive. Understanding the nuances of brewing beer in Vietnam, however, including the country’s unique business environment and business practices can be key to ensuring a high-quality product is produced in a timely and effective way.

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How to Make Video Games in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Making video games in Vietnam for foreign firms and brands is not always easy. From finding the right human resources to finding the right location to ensuring a firm’s intellectual property is protected, there are a myriad of considerations that need to be made. This article lays out the key details foreign game makers might need to know.

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How to Start an Export Business in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Foreign firms manufacturing in Vietnam count themselves as part of one of the fastest growing manufacturing industries in the world. In this light, there is a huge opportunity in buying and exporting Vietnam-made products around the world. This can be very profitable but there are a few nuances to the process that foreign firms looking to open a factory in Vietnam or export good from Vietnam more generally should be mindful of. 

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How to Import Footwear Materials to Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Vietnam footwear materials manufacturers count themselves as part of one of the biggest footwear materials manufacturing industries in the world. Trailing only India and China, this relatively small country exported footwear materials to the tune of US$19.94 billion in 2023, made for some of the most well-known footwear materials brands.

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How to Export Footwear from Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2023

Vietnam footwear manufacturers count themselves as part of one of the biggest footwear manufacturing industries in the world. In this light, there is a huge opportunity in buying and exporting Vietnamese footwear around the world. This can be very profitable but there are a few nuances to the process that foreign firms looking to export footwear from Vietnam should be mindful of.

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How to Manufacture Shoes in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2024

Low-cost labour, a long history of footwear and apparel, and a broad drive among shoemakers and brands to diversify their supply chains has seen shoe manufacturing become a major industry in Vietnam. Getting shoes made in Vietnam for foreign firms and brands, however, is not always easy. From finding the right supplier to ensuring the right materials are used, and ensuring intellectual property protection, there are a myriad of considerations that need to be made.

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