Vietnam
Our Ho Chi Minh team can help you grow revenues in the Vietnamese market.
Vietnam has solidified its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, achieving a robust 7% GDP growth in 2024, reaching $476.3 billion. This highlights its resilience amid global challenges and its appeal as a prime destination for foreign investors.
In 2024, the country attracted $38.2 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments, further cementing its status as a Southeast Asian manufacturing hub.
Vietnam’s population now exceeds 100 million, with a median age of 32, providing a youthful, dynamic consumer base and a vast labour pool. This demographic strength fuels demand for goods and services while providing a strong labour force for industrial growth.
The government continues to promote trade and investment liberalisation, capitalising on Vietnam’s strategic position in global supply chains. Key sectors powering the economy include manufacturing, real estate, agriculture and services.
Vietnam remains a global leader in electronics exports, with shipments of smartphones, computers and components reaching $125.8 billion in 2024, a 15.2% increase from the previous year. The country ranks as the world’s second-largest mobile phone exporter, trailing only China. Other major exports include textiles, footwear, coffee and rice.
Free trade agreements (FTAs) such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) continue to reshape Vietnam’s economic landscape. In 2024, Vietnam’s exports to CPTPP nations increased by 18%, while trade with the EU grew by 22%, reflecting the country’s deeper integration into global markets.
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Client stories
Industrial & Materials
Boride is an American company known worldwide for its broad portfolio of consistent, high-quality abrasive products, serving applications across a range of sectors. Boride engaged our services to support its entry into the Vietnamese market.
We developed a targeted list of importers and distributors of abrasive products operating in Hanoi and other key locations across Vietnam. The key challenge was to identify potential partners with the right technical capabilities. After organising meetings with prospective partners shortlisted by the client, Boride successfully appointed Nihon Setsubi Vietnam Industrial Equipment as its in-country distributor.
Chemicals
Daubert Cromwell engaged us as part of a trade mission to Vietnam and Thailand organised for the US state of Illinois.
We developed a list of prospective partners and arranged meetings with companies involved in industrial chemicals, lubricants, packaging solutions, corrosion prevention products and logistics services. Given the technical nature of Daubert Cromwell’s solutions, an important part of the project was identifying companies with complementary product portfolios and the capability to serve industrial end-users effectively.
Through the meetings, Daubert Cromwell established a relationship with Hoa Chat Vat Tu, a Vietnamese supplier of industrial chemicals and materials, which became its customer in the market.
Leadership
Thao Pham
As Country Manager for our Vietnam operation, Thao specialises in market entry, lead generation and partnerships, supporting companies in sectors from technology to healthcare, energy, industrial manufacturing and agribusiness.
She helps them connect with stakeholders and navigate Vietnam’s regulatory landscape. She also facilitates high-value B2B engagements and delivers market intelligence.
Thao holds a BA in International Economics from Ho Chi Minh City Foreign Trade University.
Published reports
Southeast Asia – Semiconductors
This report provides an overview of the opportunities for overseas companies in Southeast Asia's semiconductor industry.
Thailand and Vietnam – Enterprise Technology
This report provides an overview of the opportunities in enterprise technology within Thailand and Vietnam.
Key tech sectors covered include: AI, big data, ML, IoT. Key industries covered include: logistics, manufacturing, energy, healthtech and more.
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