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Guides to sourcing and manufacturing in Vietnam
Practical, honest guides from our work on the ground — how to buy, audit and manufacture in Vietnam without expensive surprises.
Sourcing strategy
What a Vietnam sourcing agent actually does — and what it costs
An honest look at what a sourcing agent in Vietnam does day to day, what the common fee models cost, how agents differ from trading companies — and the cases where you don't need one at all.
July 18, 2026 · 9 min read
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Vietnam vs. China for sourcing in 2026: an honest comparison
Vietnam wins on duty access, labor cost, and diversification. China still wins on components, depth, and speed. An honest comparison for buyers deciding where the next order belongs.
July 18, 2026 · 9 min read
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The true landed cost of importing from Vietnam
The unit price a factory quotes is not the price you pay. This guide breaks down freight, duty, the EVFTA, VAT and inspection costs so you can compute the real landed cost of importing from Vietnam.
July 18, 2026 · 9 min read
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Vietnamese supplier certifications: what to ask for and how to verify them
A map of which certificate matters for which market — ISO, CE, OEKO-TEX, amfori BSCI, EN 10204 — plus the verification playbook: registers to check, fields to match, and the red flags that should stop a deal.
July 18, 2026 · 9 min read
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Protecting your IP when manufacturing in Vietnam
Most IP loss in manufacturing is quiet drift, not theft. What actually protects you in Vietnam: registering your trademark before you disclose, NNN-style contracts, tooling ownership clauses, and day-to-day controls.
July 18, 2026 · 9 min read
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Steel sourcing from Vietnam: products, mills and what to check
Vietnam is Southeast Asia's largest steel producer and one of the world's ten largest. Who actually melts steel versus coats it, what to specify, which certificates to demand, and the trade measures in force in 2026.
July 18, 2026 · 8 min read
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