Is Your Vietnam Supply Chain Transshipment-Proof? A 2026 CBP Compliance Guide
CBP's 40% transshipment penalty is now actively enforced against Vietnam supply chains in 2026. What substantial transformation actually means, the…
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Market news, sourcing guides, and trade updates from the Enter Vietnam team.
Vietnam Business Culture for Sourcing Trips: Tet Planning, Communication Norms, and Building Trust with Suppliers
What to know about Vietnamese business culture before a sourcing trip: Tet production planning, indirect communication norms, factory visit etiquette,…
Read moreHow Much Does It Cost to Source Products from Vietnam in 2026? A Realistic Pricing Breakdown
A realistic, itemized breakdown of what sourcing from Vietnam actually costs in 2026 — agent fees vs. flat fees, audits,…
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Sourcing Agent vs. Independent Sourcing Consultant in Vietnam: Which Should You Use?
Sourcing agents earn commission on your orders; independent consultants charge a flat fee with no factory kickback. Here's the real…
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Vietnam Factory Audits Explained: SMETA, BSCI, WRAP, and What Buyers Should Actually Ask For
SMETA, BSCI, WRAP, and SA8000 explained in plain terms: what each Vietnam factory audit standard actually checks, real cost ranges,…
Read moreVietnam vs. China Sourcing in 2026: What’s Actually Changed
Where Vietnam and China sourcing actually differ today, beyond the headline labor-cost comparisons, and how to decide category by category…
Read moreHow to Vet a Vietnam Manufacturing Supplier: A Practical Checklist
A practical, field-tested checklist for vetting a Vietnam manufacturing supplier: from confirming factory vs. trading company to structured pre-shipment inspection.
Read moreVietnam Aims for Double-Digit GDP Growth by 2025, Targeting High-Income Developed Country Status by 2045
Vietnam’s economic growth in the first quarter of this year has surpassed that of the same period in 2024, reaching…
Read moreVietnam Trade Office in Myanmar Advises Caution Amidst Earthquake and Complications for Businesses
The recent powerful earthquake in Myanmar has added to the already difficult business environment for Vietnamese enterprises operating in the…
Read moreVietnam’s Rice Export Prices Drop to 9-Year Low Due to Global Supply Increase
Vietnam’s 5% broken rice export price has dropped by 5.9% to a 9-year low of US$399 per ton as of…
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