Advice on business experiences in Vietnam

[seesip]

I'm considering opening a small office in Vietnam, in the software industry. Would appreciate any thoughts on Hanoi vs. HCMC, and also any referrals for law firms? Many thanks.

[tutsiwarrior]

useta be that HCMC was the commercial hub and Hanoi was the gov't/admin center...not sure what the arrangement is now in terms of hi - tech activity...

 

if you're going after VN government contracts you'll need to have a presence in Hanoi as that's where all the ministries are located, and if you do business with them they expect you to be available at a moment's notice...

 

local VN gov't managers (PVN and Ministry of construction for example) are difficult to work with and if you annoy them it's very easy to get the boot...

 

 

 

 

Edited February 17, 2018 by tutsiwarrior

[seesip]

thank you! i'll be working for international clients so govt contract issues aren't a major concern. great advice, appreciated.

[LongTimeLurker]

On 2/15/2018 at 12:29 PM, seesip said:

Hanoi vs. HCMC

Ha Noi is more interesting but HCMC weather is better during the winter, hotter during the summer.

 

Both flood when it rains.