Foreign leaders in Vietnam don’t fail because of cultural gaps like “saving face”, they fail because of economic conditioning. Decades of growth have hardcoded foreign bosses into rigid operational doctrines: Chinese scale, Korean speed, Japanese consensus, or German process precision. When these collide with Vietnam’s fast-moving frontier market, clash is inevitable: local teams thrive on […]
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Sep
Sep
Vietnam’s inbound growth is becoming more diverse — and that changes the distribution challenge. In the first seven months of 2026, Vietnam received nearly 13.92 million foreign tourists, up 13.8 per cent year on year, while domestic visitors numbered about 98 million, with tourism revenue of VND 675 trillion. Vietnam’s growth is no longer driven […]
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Aug
Aug
1. Ministry of Industry and Trade Announces FTA Index 2025: On the afternoon of August 18th, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Industry and Trade held a ceremony to announce the FTA Index 2025, which assesses the implementation results of free trade agreements in localities. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc, along with leaders from central […]
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Jul
Jul
As of May 31, 2026, total registered foreign investment in Vietnam, including newly registered capital, adjusted registered capital, and the value of capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors, reached 24.81 billion USD, up 34.9% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest update from the National Statistics Office. The figure […]
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Jul
Jul
Vietnam’s textile and apparel exports reached US$22.2 billion in the first half of 2026 The association said exports of fibres, fabrics, accessories and nonwoven materials recorded solid growth of between 5.6% and 10.6% during the period. However, garment exports slipped 0.4% as consumer demand in key markets remained weak. Based on data for the first […]
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Jul
Jul
Importing Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated Many people think importing is overwhelming, but when you break it down, it’s a structured process. Here’s a simplified import journey: ✅ Identify a reliable supplier ✅ Request a Proforma Invoice ✅ Place the Purchase Order ✅ Arrange payment ✅ Supplier manufactures and packs the goods ✅ Export customs […]
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Jul
Jul
If your shipment gets damaged at sea, who pays for it? You, or your supplier? If you don’t know the answer immediately, you’re not alone. Most business owners don’t — until something goes wrong. That answer depends entirely on the Incoterm written on your contract or invoice. Three letters that decide who’s responsible for what, […]
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Jul
Jul
Vietnam’s Q2 economic growth accelerates to 8.39% Year after year, the growth continues. HANOI – Vietnam’s economy grew 8.39% in the April-June quarter, accelerating from 7.94% in January-March, backed by strong growth in construction and manufacturing, the country’s statistics office said on Friday. The industry and construction sector expanded 10.51%, supported by strong manufacturing activity […]
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Jun
Jun
Planning to set up a factory in Vietnam? The biggest challenge is often not what foreign investors expect. Vietnam is a long and highly diverse country. From the North to the South, business environments can differ significantly in terms of logistics, labor market, infrastructure, administration, and even working culture. When investors evaluate a manufacturing location […]
