Vietnam news in English for foreign firms doing business in Vietnam

Opening a restaurant in Vietnam can be complicated. With this in mind, this guide runs through wages, locations, consumer behaviour, and a range of other key considerations that future restaurateurs should consider…

How to Set Up a Company in Vietnam: Technical Guide 2025

the-shiv January 3, 2025

This article covers company formation in Vietnam including pre-approval, business structures, capital requirements, registration, and more.

Vietnam’s exports of handbags and accessories rise in November

the-shiv January 3, 2025

The United States led the imports, purchasing US$168.35 million, an 11.85 percent increase from October. Japan followed with US$36.09 million, up 16.05 percent.

Vietnam Purchasing Managers’ Index records 1-point December drop

the-shiv January 3, 2025

The S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded a decline in December to 49.8 down from 50.8 in November, according to a press release from the firm…

How to Start an Export Business in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv January 3, 2025

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.

Vietnam’s car spare parts manufacturing grows steadily in November

the-shiv January 3, 2025

Year-on-year, the sector achieved a 14.05 percent growth in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, cumulative growth reached 13.63 percent, demonstrating its consistent contribution to Vietnam’s industrial output.

How to Open a Trading Account in Vietnam: Technical Guide 2025

the-shiv January 3, 2025

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.

Vietnam News Roundup: December 26 to January 2

the-shiv January 3, 2025

This week’s Vietnam news roundup covers the latest State Bank open market operations, an end to locals gambling at Phu Quoc’s Corona Casino, an extension to Vietnam’s environment tax cut, and more…

Canadian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surge by 41.90 percent in November

the-shiv January 3, 2025

Year-to-date, Canadian arrivals reached 138,642, reflecting a 24.5 percent growth compared to the same period last year. This growth positions Canada as a key contributor to Vietnam’s expanding long-haul tourism market.

Vietnam’s coal exports drop by 28.3 percent in November

the-shiv January 3, 2025

South Africa dominated as the primary market, importing US$7.23 million of Vietnamese coal. The Netherlands recorded US$3.01 million in imports, although this was a steep 50.36 percent drop from October.

How to Import Food into Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv January 2, 2025

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.

How to Open a Gym in Vietnam 2025: Ultimate Guide

the-shiv January 2, 2025

Opening a gym 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 has also developed its own very distinct gym culture. This can take a little getting used to and may make penetrating Vietnam’s gym-going consumer class challenging. With this in mind, understanding the nuances of Vietnamese gym culture and the complexities of business establishment procedures in advance of entering the market can therefore be crucial to the success of a new gym in Vietnam. This runs through the key details.

Vietnam’s pepper exports drop 11.7 percent in November

the-shiv January 2, 2025

The United States remained the largest importer, contributing US$39.55 million in November, a modest 2.92 percent increase from October, bringing its year-to-date total to US$377.50 million.

How to Make Video Games in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv January 2, 2025

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.

How to Import Footwear Materials to Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv January 2, 2025

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. This is inline with one of the world’s largest footwear manufacturing industries in the world…

How to Manufacture Shoes in Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv January 2, 2025

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.

How to Import Clothing Materials to Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv January 2, 2025

Importing clothing materials into Vietnam for foreign firms can be tricky. Not only are there a number of technical and legal requirements that need to be met, but a myriad of free trade agreements has made navigating tariffs and trade restrictions complex…

Vietnam’s footwear manufacturing sector achieves remarkable growth in November

the-shiv January 2, 2025

Year-on-year, footwear manufacturing achieved impressive growth of 18.47 percent in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, the sector recorded cumulative growth of 12.58 percent compared to the same timeframe last year, showcasing its vital role in Vietnam’s export economy.

Doing Business in Vietnam: Events Directory 2025

the-shiv January 2, 2025

This is a free directory of events for foreign firms doing business in Vietnam.

How to Import Coffee to Vietnam: Ultimate Guide 2025

the-shiv January 2, 2025

Importing coffee into Vietnam for foreign firms can be tricky. Not only are there a number of technical and legal requirements that need to be met, but a myriad of free trade agreements has made navigating tariffs and trade restrictions complex. Understanding the nuances of importing coffee into Vietnam, including how to find a distributor, establish a trading company, and customs procedures before attempting to access Vietnam’s 100 million-strong consumer market can make the difference between a foreign firm’s success or failure…