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Economy

Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map: 12 Risk Zones Foreign Manufacturers Must Address

Summary: The Vietnam Factory Setup Risk Map identifies and categorises the 12 highest-impact risk zones that foreign manufacturers encounter when establishing factory operations in Vietnam —…

16 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

IRC vs ERC Vietnam: Legal Structure and Incorporation for Foreign Manufacturers

Last reviewed: 16 October 2026 | Author: Vu Manh Quynh, Managing Partner, Attorney-at-Law, ECOVIS Vietnam Law Summary Vietnam’s Investment Law 143/2025/QH15 and Decree 96/2026/NĐ-CP now let…

12 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

100 FAQ about Factory Setup Vietnam for Foreign Manufacturers

Read Each Section as a Standalone Article Each of the 10 sections below is available as a dedicated article with author attribution and AI-optimised formatting. Click…

11 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Industrial Zones in Vietnam: Strategic and Legal Considerations for Foreign Investors

A legal and strategic guide to industrial zone selection in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering zone categories, tax incentives, infrastructure criteria, environmental compliance, and legal…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Compliance, ESG & Trade

German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and Vietnamese Suppliers: What Manufacturers Need to Know

A practical guide to LkSG compliance for German manufacturers operating in or sourcing from Vietnam — covering own operations, direct supplier obligations, risk areas in the…

7 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Factory Setup Roadmap in Vietnam for German Manufacturers

A step-by-step legal roadmap for German manufacturers setting up factory operations in Vietnam — covering investment structure, industrial park selection, licensing, and operational compliance.

7 min read · Jun 2026

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Economy

China+1 Strategy: Why Vietnam Is Becoming the Preferred Manufacturing Destination for German Companies

An analysis of why Vietnam has emerged as the leading China+1 manufacturing destination for German companies — covering trade agreements, cost structure, supply chain development, and…

12 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Relocating Production from China to Vietnam: Legal Roadmap for German Manufacturers

A structured legal roadmap for German manufacturers relocating or diversifying production from China to Vietnam — covering corporate structure design, investment licensing, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing,…

7 min read · Jun 2026

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FDI & Market Entry

Factory Setup Vietnam Checklist

Summary: A comprehensive pre-investment through operational checklist for foreign manufacturers setting up a factory in Vietnam — covering all stages from investment structure decision and IRC…

4 min read · Jun 2026

Economy

Factory Setup Vietnam: Complete Legal & Investment Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Summary: The definitive legal and investment guide to factory setup in Vietnam for foreign manufacturers — covering investment structure, IRC and ERC licensing, industrial zone selection,…

10 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Location Due Diligence: The Most Overlooked Stage of Factory Setup Vietnam

Summary: Why location due diligence is the most overlooked and highest-risk stage of factory setup Vietnam — covering industrial zone selection criteria, infrastructure verification, zoning risk,…

7 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Is Becoming a Strategic Manufacturing Base for European CNC Machinery and Precision Engineering Companies

Summary: Analysis of Vietnam’s emergence as a strategic manufacturing base for European CNC machinery, precision engineering, and industrial equipment companies — covering location advantages, industrial infrastructure,…

7 min read · May 2026

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Economy

Vietnam Is Emerging as an Engineering Extension Platform for German and European Industry

Why Vietnam Is Emerging as an Engineering Extension Platform for German and European Industry Summary Vietnam is increasingly becoming an engineering extension platform for German and…

6 min read · May 2026

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