...Vietnam: risk assessment Sovereign Currency Banking Political Economic Country risk risk sector risk structure risk risk risk June CCC B CCC CCC CCC CCC 2012 Sovereign risk Positive: Although the budget deficit will widen in 2012, rapid nominal economic growth and the recent rise in Vietnam's foreign-exchange reserves will support the fiscal position. Moreover, much of the government's external borrowing has been provided on a concessional basis. Currency risk Stable: In recent months the slowing rate of consumer price inflation has led to an easing of downward pressure on the dong, while the decline in the net foreign asset position of the country's banks has paused. Banking sector risk Stable: The rapid pace of credit expansion in the past few years has raised concerns over the potential for a sharp increase in non-performing loans (NPLs). There are also worries about the accuracy of official data on NPLs. Political risk The Communist Party of Vietnam exerts a tight grip on power, ensuring a high degree of political stability. Rows over land leases are emerging as a cause of popular unrest but are unlikely to threaten the party's hold power. Economic structure risk Lacklustre growth in private consumption will depress imports in 2012, but the trade deficit will expand sharply once domestic demand recovers from 2013. Workers' remittances...
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...enterprises in Vietnam are mainly conducted labor-intensive processes such as machining and assembly. Even the leading technology companies such as Intel Inside Sam Sung that have production facilities in Vietnam mainly produced components, as inputs to the process of creating a product in another country. Besides, a number of investment projects of China, one of the major partners of Vietnam, often use Chinese labor instead of hiring workers from VN 2. There is little technology transfer and management skill transfer into Viet Nam. Even Viet Nam becomes an industrial garbage after adopting out of date technologies. Investors tend to keep their “know- how” in secret. Channel 1: At a conference to summarize 25 years of new FDI was organized, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment said Dao Quang Thu, 80% FDI technology used currently in Viet Nam is average, 5 6 % used is high-tech, 14% low and backward, there are individual cases using outdated technology. Technology transfer is mainly done horizontally - between business enterprises, with little change in the level and technological capacity. Despite the fact that there would be no corporations, they now carry the No. 1 technology, latest technology investment to other countries, however, the majority of FDI projects in Vietnam only average tech show FDI mainly to take advantage of cheap labor, investment in infrastructure in the form of production assembly line, or product improvements. Consequently, Vietnam businesses...
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...available in their own countries through the trading globally. Export is a product that sold to the global market, while the import is bought from the global market. In most countries, international trade represents an important share of gross domestic product (GDP). One of the Asian economies most open to international trade is Vietnam and it has been currently...
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...manufacture, and exporting its product to foreign market, some additional tips for trading would be talked. Contents Executive Summary 2 I. Introduction 4 2. The product and its industry 4 2.1 The Vietnamese Furniture industry 4 2.2 The company’s product 6 III. The procedure of importing raw materials 6 3.1. Choosing a country 6 3.2 Choosing a supplier 7 3.3 Legal platform between Laos and Vietnam 8 IV. Exporting wooden furniture 10 4.1. Market analysis 10 4.2 Choosing an importer 12 4.3 Legal platform notice when import wood product into the USA 13 V. Additional tips to ensure the success 14 VI. Conclusion 16 VII. Recommendation 17 VIII. References 18 IX. Appendix 19 I. Introduction Peace VN is a new established company in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a furniture manufacturing company. With the mission of providing only the premium quality for every product with the most competitive price, Peace VN has put a lot of effort in finding a good timber supplier for its manufacturing. Because of the rare sources of wood and timber in Vietnam, and the law and...
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...Assignment Cover Sheet |Family Name: |First Name: |Student ID Number: | |Nguyen Da |Huong Quynh | | |Course: SNHU2010 | |Unit Code: |Unit Title: | |Eco 322 |International Economics | |Assignment Title: | |Application of theory to study of trade | |Name of Lecturer: |Place of Lectures: | |Nguyen Thanh Tung | | |Date Submitted: |Student...
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...www.businessmonitor.com Q1 2012 VIeTNAM AUTOS RepORT INCLUDES BMI'S FORECASTS ISSN 1749-0286 published by Business Monitor International Ltd. VIETNAM AUTOS REPORT Q1 2012 INCLUDING 5-YEAR FORECASTS TO 2016 Part of BMI’s Industry Report & Forecasts Series Published by: Business Monitor International Copy deadline: October 2011 Business Monitor International 85 Queen Victoria Street London, EC4V 4AB UK Tel: +44 (0) 20 7248 0468 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7248 0467 Email: subs@businessmonitor.com Web: http://www.businessmonitor.com © 2011 Business Monitor International. All rights reserved. All information contained in this publication is copyrighted in the name of Business Monitor International, and as such no part of this publication may be reproduced, repackaged, redistributed, resold in whole or in any part, or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or by information storage or retrieval, or by any other means, without the express written consent of the publisher. DISCLAIMER All information contained in this publication has been researched and compiled from sources believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of publishing. However, in view of the natural scope for human and/or mechanical error, either at source or during production, Business Monitor International accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from errors, inaccuracies or omissions affecting any...
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...business in Vietnam 2014 Page 1 of 52 Content Page Foreword Country profile Business etiquette and travel Key trends and statistics Regulatory environment Establishing a business in Vietnam Opening up to Foreign Investment Finance Business entities Labour Financial reporting and audit 3 4 8 13 17 20 23 24 26 30 33 “Welcome to our Doing Business Guide which we hope will assist you in navigating this exciting but sometime difficult environment” Ken Atkinson, Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Vietnam Grant Thornton xxxxxxxx Page 2 of 52 Foreword Vietnam is a unique country providing extensive opportunities for those willing to spend time to understand the market. Although not without its problems, Vietnam’s economy continues to expand and modernise, and with the opening up of previously restricted industries and sectors to meet WTO commitments; opportunities continue to develop. Grant Thornton Vietnam has prepared this guide to assist those interested in doing business in Vietnam. This guide does not cover the subject exhaustively. However, it is intended to answer some of the more important questions that may arise. When specific problems occur in practice, it will often be necessary to refer to the laws and regulations of Vietnam and to obtain the appropriate professional advice. This guide contains only brief notes and includes legislation in force as of 28 January 2013. We hope this guide helps you in learning about and understanding business in Vietnam. Should...
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...Oregon wines, especially its Pinot Noir, state wineries are looking abroad to new markets to expand their reach and increase sales. One of those new emerging markets is Southeast Asia, which consists of Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. For the purpose of this paper I have left out Laos, Burma, and Cambodia because of import restrictions and poor demand for imported wines. In 2010, Oregon saw an increase in the number of wine cases exported to 59,537 from 35,664 in 2009. As the fourth largest wine producing state, Oregon is still far behind California, the largest US exporter of wines at 90%. Still the emergence of New World wines, like those in Oregon, continues to increase around the world, and SE Asia is a new and expanding market that has taken a liking to these wines, especially among the affluent. Based on research, this paper will break down by country the perceptions, sociocultural acceptance, competition, taxation and restrictions, distribution channels, and marketing strategies that could be used to introduce Oregon wines. Vietnam In Vietnam, wine is beginning to make inroads with the local peoples in a country where beer and spirits have been the mainstay since the Vietnam War. It saw an increase in US wine imports of 234% between 2010 and 2011 accounting for over $18 million in sales. Most of the wine consumed in the country is by foreigners or expatriates, but this is changing with an increase in economic activity...
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...Business Logistics,Vol. 22, No. 2, p. 18). 3 Basic Concepts of Supply Chain Management Hugos_ch1.1.qxd 11/5/02 11:30 AM Page 3 Supply chain management is the coordination of production, inventory, location, and transportation among the participants in a supply chain to achieve the best mix of responsiveness and efficiency for the market being served. II. Strengths and weaknesses of Vietnam garment industry 1. Strengths Vietnam is highly appreciated for political stability, social safety and attractive market for traders as well as foreign investors. Government has priorities and measures to encourage investment in the garment industry such as tax incentives for the import of raw materials to produce for re-export in 3-4 months; corporate income tax exemptions, etc. The number of people in working age in Vietnam is large, while the garment industry is labor-intensive. Labor costs for garment industry are low in Vietnam while skills are highly appreciated. 2 Vietnam’s garment products have been accepted by tough markets like the US, EU and Japan. First 10 months of 2014, Export turnover to markets such as the United States reached 8.16 billion US...
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...FDI in Vietnam Textile and Garment Industry INTRODUCTION 1. Rationale of the Seminar The trend of internationalization of economic life is getting stronger in the whole world, which requires each country to exploit its advantages and apply to their particular conditions. Internationalization is creating many opportunities and countless challenges to the prosperity of every country. We can confirm that no country can exist without participating in the process of regionalization and globalization. To have rapid development, the country's economy have to take full advantage of the efficiency of the Foreign direct investment, which most countries consider as the most effective way to engage in the global competitive economy and effectively exploit the comparative advantages of the country. Vietnam has also implemented innovative reform of economical management mechanism under the motto "Vietnam wants to be friends with all countries on the basis of equality and mutual benefit". The accomplishments that we achieved on economic development, in general, and Vietnam Textile and Garment Industry, in particular, are highly appreciated with the great contribution of foreign direct investment. Vietnam Textile and Garment became one of 10 key export sectors of the country (ranked second only to crude oil), contribute greatly to the country's industrialization and modernization. Therefore, a comprehensive study of theoretical issues, evaluation of the practical results achieved in order...
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...Doing Business in Vietnam: 2011 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 2011. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1: Doing Business in Vietnam Chapter 2: Political and Economic Environment Chapter 3: Selling U.S. Products and Services Chapter 4: Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment Chapter 5: Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards Chapter 6: Investment Climate Chapter 7: Trade and Project Financing Chapter 8: Business Travel Chapter 9: Contacts, Market Research and Trade Events Chapter 10: Guide to Our Services Return to table of contents Chapter 1: Doing Business in Vietnam • • • • Market Overview Market Challenges Market Opportunities Market Entry Strategy Return to top Market Overview • Vietnam is a true emerging market, offering ground floor and growing opportunities for U.S. exporters and investors. Vietnam’s economic growth rate has been among the highest in the world in recent years, expanding at an average about 7.2 percent per year during the period 2001-2010, while industrial production grew at an average of about 12 percent per year during the same period. Vietnam registered GDP growth rate of 6.7 percent in 2010 and was one of only a handful of countries around the world to experience such levels of economic growth. Moving forward, inflation remains a main risk to Vietnam’s economy, which the Government...
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...Trade policies in Vietnam have restrictions in their trade agreements to protect their country interests and those of its people. A major protection from their perspective is the ability to protect domestic production. However the official powers recognize the benefits of participating in trade agreements with other countries. To that extent they have entered into traded agreements and joined numerous official trade unions with many countries, including the United States. Vietnam has applied for entrance into the WTO (World Trade Organization) and joined ASEAN(ASEAN Free Trade Area) in 1997 with the intent to comply with trade agreements rules as defined by AFTA (Asian Free Trade Area) and CEPT (Common Preferential Tariff Scheme) (Department of Planning, 2006).The motivating factor for Vietnam to join ASEAN with its accompanying trade guidelines of AFTA and CEPT, among others, was to raise awareness and understanding of tariff traded items with their related and non-related measures, called NTMs and non-tariff trades barriers, called NTBs (United Nations Development Project, 1999). To trade within a given market such as country versus international arena you must know the guidelines of a given entity to know boundaries and comply. This is the very purpose of all the various trade agreements. The agreements provide benefits and standards that can be used for any and all companies and countries. Additional agreements are created and maintained for compliance and repercussions...
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...Doing Business in Vietnam: 2009 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1: Doing Business In Vietnam Chapter 2: Political and Economic Environment Chapter 3: Selling U.S. Products and Services Chapter 4: Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment Chapter 5: Trade Regulations and Standards Chapter 6: Investment Climate Chapter 7: Trade and Project Financing Chapter 8: Business Travel Chapter 9: Contacts, Market Research and Trade Events Chapter 10: Guide to Our Services 3/3/2009 Return to table of contents Chapter 1: Doing Business in Vietnam • • • • Market Overview Market Challenges Market Opportunities Market Entry Strategy Market Overview Return to top • Vietnam is a true emerging market, offering ground floor and growing opportunities for U.S. exporters and investors. Vietnam’s economic growth rate has been among the highest in the world in recent years, expanding annually at 7-8.5 percent, while industrial production has been growing at around 14-15 percent per year. Vietnam’s macroeconomic challenges and the global financial crisis dampened this growth in 2008 and will continue to do so in 2009. • In response to significant macroeconomic challenges, including high inflation and a large and growing current account deficit, the...
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...although imports and exports reached 202 billion dollars, and foreign trade continued to grow higher in conditions of crisis financial world has not recovered and hovering euro crisis, debt . In 2013, Vietnam faced with the highest inflation in the region, causing many to affect prices, materials, services, special additives are higher freight, sea freight market, aviation world is in a recession accompanied by shipping companies, airlines Vietnam in a similar situation. Despite these difficulties, more optimism about the prospects for Vietnam's economy in 2012 and expectations for the long-term potential of the economy, a "new stage for increased competitive growth". In the positive changes to improve the business environment of Vietnam, areas most clearly observed in the change in 2011 as administrative procedures and infrastructure, telecommunications ... this is the point light paved the way for 2012, and as noted above, Vietnam's logistics industry needs to look more optimistic contributed significantly to bringing Vietnam import-export turnover to a new stage production and servicing, consumer domestic to large fluctuations occur. The optimism of the logistics industry in Vietnam in 2012 through the following presentation: Take a look at the indicators optimistic about Vietnam's logistics industry, it is also the most stable signals: Vietnam's logistics industry has matured, it is confirmed not only VIFFAS (Association of Freight Forwarders Vietnam), in other...
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...reduce the fixed cost, as transferring into variable cost. In another hand, BPO is considered to be a good way to focus on firm’s core competencies. In addition, this process also may increase the speed of business processes. Based on these factors, BPO may help MNCs grow faster without the huge capital requested. At the same time, this process also brings limitations for MNCs, such as the higher risk level, which could be caused by both privately or structure of firm. Risks and treats of outsourcing must therefore be managed, to achieve any benefits. 2.0 Investment Market Analysis Vietnam is viewed as a viable alternative to China for foreign (particularly U.S. and European) companies seeking to establish or increase their lower-cost manufacturing capacity, which keeps the second biggest supply-chain in group’s Asia factories. The reason of company should increase the outsourcing in Vietnam as following. 2.1 Economic situation Firstly, most of the...
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