Manufacturing Destination Vietnam: Essentials of Site-Selection and Set-Up Process for FDI

Vietnam has emerged as a premier manufacturing hub in Asia, offering foreign investors a strategic base for production and export. Key sectors—including electronics, textiles and garments, furniture and wood processing, automotive components, and machinery—form the backbone of Vietnam’s industrial economy and attract sustained FDI inflows.

With a wide-reaching network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)—including with the EU, UK, CPTPP, and RCEP—Vietnam provides manufacturers with preferential access to key global markets. Its geographic proximity to China and deep integration with ASEAN supply chains enhance its position as a vital link in regional and international manufacturing networks.

Manager of Business Intelligence Vietnam, Huyen Do and Mai Dam, Manager of Business Advisory Services will provide manufacturers and investors with a practical guide to entering and expanding in Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape. From selecting the right industrial zone to understanding legal procedures and operational considerations, we’ll cover the essentials for a smooth and strategic setup.

Key Topics:

• Overview of Vietnam as Strategic Advantage: Demographics, FTAs, Regional Connectivity
• Overview Focus sectors: electronics, garments, machinery, automotive parts, semiconductors
• Regional comparisons for Site-Selection: North vs. Central vs. South Vietnam
• Criteria for effective site-selection: infrastructure, labor, incentives
• Key steps and timelines for business and factory setup

Who Should Attend:

• Foreign manufacturers exploring production expansion or diversification in Asia
• Supply chain and logistics managers
• FDI consultants and manufacturing advisors
• Investors targeting Southeast Asia’s manufacturing sectors
• Decision makers for regional strategy

The webinar is in English language and free of admission.

If you have any questions ahead or would prefer to have professional advice on your manufacturing strategy before, please reach out to our experts or get in touch with julia.goeb@dezshira.com.