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How to Export Coffee from Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Export Footwear from Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Manufacture Clothing in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Open a Factory in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Open a Supermarket in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Start an English Centre in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Export Clothing from Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Open a Data Centre in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Export Food from Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Open a Restaurant in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Set Up a Company in Vietnam: Technical Guide 2025
How to Start an Export Business in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Open a Trading Account in Vietnam: Technical Guide 2025
How to Import Food into Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Open a Gym in Vietnam 2025: Ultimate Guide
How to Make Video Games in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Import Footwear Materials to Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Manufacture Shoes in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
How to Import Clothing Materials to Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025
Tourism in Vietnam: Industry Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Pharmaceuticals Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Mining Industry: Overview 2025
Insurance in Vietnam: Industry Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Supplements Market: Overview 2025
Technology in Vietnam: Industry Overview 2025
Vietnam Seafood Processing: Industry Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Wood Manufacturing Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Paper Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Rubber Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Healthcare Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Plastics Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Petroleum Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Gas Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Fitness Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnam Furniture Manufacturing: Industry Overview 2025
Vietnam Footwear Manufacturing: Industry Overview 2025
Vietnam’s Dairy Market 2025: Overview
Vietnam Garment Manufacturing: Industry Overview 2025
Category: Snapshots
Where are Nikes Made in Vietnam 2025?
This article breaks down Nike products made in Vietnam and the footwear manufacturers making them by type and region providing a general overview of the structure of Nike operations in Vietnam.
Average Salary in Vietnam Q4, 2024
Vietnam has a reputation for abundant low cost labour. This has been instrumental to its rise as a key global manufacturing hub. That said, wages can vary greatly across sectors and industries, and by region. This article discusses the average salary in Vietnam and provides a glimpse into what firms can realistically expect to pay their staff when starting a business in Vietnam.
Vietnam Beer Industry: Overview 2025
Vietnamese are among the biggest beer drinkers in Southeast Asia. In fact, by consumption, international beverage and hospitality firm, Kirin Holdings, found that Vietnam had the seventh highest beer consumption in the world after Germany but, notably, before the United Kingdom which was in position eight.
Vietnam’s VN30 Index Stocks 2024
The VN30 Index represents a group of the 30 largest and most liquid stocks listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, making it a key indicator of the overall performance of Vietnam’s stock market…
Vietnam Industry Guide 2024
Vietnam’s economy has experienced rapid growth over recent decades, driven by a diverse range of key industries that contribute significantly to the nation’s GDP. These industries have been pivotal in transforming Vietnam from a primarily agrarian society into one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia.
Where are Adidas made in Vietnam 2024?
Adidas products made in Vietnam are produced in several provinces around the country. They are, however, mostly concentrated in the south, in and around Ho Chi Minh City. This is in part because of the dense population and access to one of Vietnam’s biggest ports but also because Ho Chi Minh City has a long history with garment and textile production. It’s also a key pillar of Vietnam’s footwear manufacturing industry.
Vietnam’s Economy: Everything You Need to Know 2024
Vietnam’s economy has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and most dynamic markets, attracting significant global attention. With a population of over 100 million, a strategic location in the Asia-Pacific region, and a rapidly industrialising economy, Vietnam has become a manufacturing and export powerhouse.
Vietnam Trade: Everything You Need to Know 2024
Vietnam has established itself as a key player in global trade, thanks to its strategic location, favourable trade agreements, and robust manufacturing sector. In 2024, Vietnam continues to leverage its open economy, with exports playing a crucial role in driving growth. The country is well-integrated into the global supply chain, exporting a diverse range of goods including electronics, textiles, machinery, and agricultural products.
List of Vietnam’s Free Trade Agreements 2024
Vietnam has signed multiple Free Trade Agreements with various countries and regions. These agreements aim to reduce or eliminate tariffs, enhance market access, and promote economic cooperation across diverse sectors such as textiles, machinery, and agriculture. This is in line with a broader strategy of export-led economic development.
Freight Forwarding in Vietnam: Overview 2024
Freight forwarding in Vietnam plays a critical role in facilitating international trade and logistics in Vietnam, serving as a key connector between manufacturers, exporters, and global markets–with its strategic location in Southeast Asia and a rapidly expanding infrastructure network, Vietnam has become an important hub for freight forwarding services. Furthermore,
Last-Mile Delivery in Vietnam in 2024
The last-mile delivery sector in Vietnam is undergoing rapid transformation driven by the e-commerce boom and evolving consumer expectations. Despite challenges such as infrastructure limitations, high costs, and logistical complexities in rural areas, the industry is poised for growth through technological innovation and strategic partnerships. Emerging trends like AI-driven optimization, micro-fulfillment centres, and alternative delivery methods are shaping the future of last-mile delivery in the country.
Vietnam’s Natural Resources Tax
Vietnam’s Natural Resources Tax is enforced through a regulatory system managed by the General Department of Taxation. Entities exploiting natural resources must register, declare their extraction volumes, and make monthly tax payments. The tax is calculated based on the type and volume of resources extracted and the applicable tax rate. Regular inspections and audits are conducted to ensure compliance, and penalties are imposed for non-compliance, such as fines or operational suspensions.
Foreign Contractor Tax in Vietnam 2024
Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) is a tax regime in Vietnam that applies to foreign organizations and individuals (referred to as “foreign contractors”) who do not have a permanent establishment in Vietnam but earn income from providing services, supplying goods, or conducting business activities in Vietnam. The FCT combines both Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) obligations for these foreign entities. The FCT is commonly applied to foreign contractors operating in sectors such as construction, telecommunications, digital services, and e-commerce.
English News in Vietnam for Foreign Firms 2024
English news in Vietnam comes in a range of forms including a number of English-language news publications. There are, however, limitations on what can and cannot be reported in Vietnam with one of the strictest media censorship regimes in the world. Vietnam’s media industry is also relatively small which can
Vietnam Supermarkets: Foreign Retailer’s Guide 2024
Supermarkets are rapidly proliferating in Vietnam. This is on the back of rising incomes and improved market entry conditions. These supermarkets are one of the easiest ways for foreign producers to get their products in front of Vietnamese consumers with a more Western style of doing business. What to expect
Shopping in Vietnam: Complete Guide 2024
This article covers shopping in Vietnam, breaking down the key means by which goods are bought and sold in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Local markets Local markets take the lion’s share of retail sales in terms of volume by far. Local markets, generally open-air, are spread out all
Vietnam Stock Market Indexes: Ultimate Guide 2024
Vietnam stock market indices are many and varied. Each gives a unique glimpse into how Vietnam’s stock markets are performing both in isolation and in the context of the wider world. This overview of each of these key Vietnam stock market indexes should provide a broad understanding of those key indexes and how they are compiled. Changes to the index can also be followed via the Vietnam Stock Market Tracker.
Vietnamese Instant Coffee: Quick Guide 2024
Vietnamese instant coffee is not as well known or talked about as its filter-coffee counterpart but it is still very popular. Locally, instant coffee is found in most offices and households around the country. Furthermore, as one of the world’s biggest coffee producers and exporters, Vietnam is also known for
The Vietnam Stock Exchange: Ultimate Guide 2024
Stock trading in Vietnam is a relatively new phenomenon. As a result, there are only a few products, with trading on Vietnam’s key stock exchanges generally limited to the basic buying and selling of stocks and bonds. That said, reforms are being passed frequently and Vietnam’s key stock exchanges are slowly moving to be more in line with international stock market standards.
Affordable Housing in Vietnam for Foreign Firms 2024
FDI can be a significant contributor to solving Vietnam’s affordable housing shortage, but it’s not a silver bullet. The development of affordable housing in Vietnam is hindered by a complex number of factors. Bureaucratic hurdles, land scarcity, and tightening credit conditions have created a challenging environment for both domestic and foreign developers, writes Huong Nguyen.
Is Vietnam the Next Asian Tiger Economy?
What Recent Traffic Reforms Say About Doing Business in Vietnam
Building An International Financial Centre in Vietnam: Unpacked
Vietnam’s Economy in 2024: A Brief Recap
What to Watch Now Google Has An Office in Vietnam
Does Vietnam Have a Private Consumption Problem Too?
The 8th Session of Vietnam’s National Assembly: Key Takeaways
Rethinking Financing Vietnam’s Clean Energy Transition
Vietnam’s New Social Media ID Regulations: Breaking Down the ‘Why?’
How Well Prepared Is Vietnam for a Trump Presidency?
Temu in Vietnam: What’s Fair in Free Trade?
Media Relations in Vietnam: Lessons from VinFast
It’s Time to Talk About Vietnam’s Credit Growth Policy…
Vietnam’s Economy in Q3 Beyond GDP Growth: Unpacked
Paying For Vietnam’s High-Speed Rail: Unpacked
Should Vietnam Be Worried About Indonesia Joining the CPTPP?
Why More Foreign Films Aren’t Made in Vietnam
Can Vietnam Survive the Steel-Trade Wars?
A Brief History of Startups in Vietnam: Unpacked 2024
PetroVietnam Power Corporation: Vietnam Stock Overview
Vingroup: Vietnam Stock Overview
SeABank: Vietnam Stock Overview
Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview
Vietnam International Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview
Saigon – Hanoi Commercial Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview
Vietnam National Petroleum Group: Vietnam Stock Overview
Tien Phong Commercial Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview
Vietnam Prosperity Commercial Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview
PetroVietnam Gas Corporation: Vietnam Stock Overview
VietinBank: Vietnam Stock Overview
Military Commercial Bank: Vietnam Stock Overview
HDBank: Vietnam Stock Overview
Vinhomes (real estate): Vietnam Stock Overview
BIDV (banking): Vietnam Stock Overview
Becamex IDC (real estate): Vietnam Stock Overview
Bao Viet Holdings (Insurance): Vietnam Stock Overview
Century Synthetic Fiber Corporation: Vietnam Stock Overview
Mobile World (retail): Vietnam Stock Overview
SSI Securities Corporation: Vietnam Stock Overview
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Vietnam Tourist Arrivals Tracker: January Update [data set]
Vietnam FDI Tracker by Sector: January Update [data set]
Vietnam FDI Source Country Tracker: January Update [data set]
Vietnam Retail Sales Tracker: November Update [data set]
Vietnam Car Sales Tracker: December Update [data]
Vietnam Exports Tracker: December Update [data set]
Vietnam Imports Tracker: December Update [data set]
Vietnam CPI Tracker: December Update [data set]
Doing Business in Vietnam: Events Directory 2025