Planning to set up a factory in Vietnam?

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 in Vietnam, the key questions are usually:
📍 North or South? or recently Center?
🚢 How strong are the logistics and port connections?
🏭 Which sectors are approved in the industrial zone?
🛂 How easy is it to obtain work permits and immigration documents for foreign experts?
👷 Is there enough skilled labor available?
🏢 What are the differences between industrial park developers? Which one is the right fit between key players such as IDICO Corporation JSC, Long Hau Industrial Park, VSIP Vietnam, DEEP C Industrial Zones Vietnam, or others?

Today, labor availability is becoming one of the most critical factors.

Why? Because the Vietnamese government is investing heavily in infrastructure projects across the country. These projects attract a large workforce, which means private manufacturers now face increasing competition for labor.

Choosing a factory location is no longer only about land cost or tax incentives.
It is about long-term operational sustainability.
A successful manufacturing strategy in Vietnam requires understanding not only economics, but also regional culture, workforce dynamics, infrastructure development, and local administration.

💬 If you were setting up a factory in Vietnam today, what would be your biggest concern?