VIETNAM

Globally Connected Manufacturing Hub

3rd

highest population in ASEAN

ABOUT

With its high economic growth and political stability, Vietnam has received numerous honorable titles in recent years: Tiger State, Next Eleven, China plus one, CIVET emerging market, ambitious successor of the BRIC countries, etc. Despite its war-torn past, Vietnam has an exciting future with great potential ahead.

QUICK FACTS

Population: 94 million
GDP: $193 billion
GDP growth: 6.7%
98%

of the Vietnamese population are able to write and read

PROS CONS

+ Motivated and fast-learning young population

+ Increasing FDI and number of FTAs

+ Little to no environmental disasters

– Availability of skilled labor and technicians

– Bureaucracy

– Challenging legal environment

TOP EXPORTS

Electrical and electronic equipment

Textile and garment (16%)

Footwear

Mineral products

Vegetable products

Metals

VIETNAM INSIGHTS