Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion

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‘Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion,’ the latest publication from Vietnam Briefing and supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for free download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

What to expect in this publication

Welcome to the March 2026 issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion. This edition examines why Vietnam continues to attract global manufacturers and how companies can evaluate the country as an Asian production base.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector has evolved from a low-cost assembly platform into a strategic node within global supply chains. Strong foreign direct investment inflows, expanding trade agreements, and sustained industrial policy reforms have strengthened the country’s role in export manufacturing and supply chain diversification.

In this issue, we provide an overview of Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape, including key export sectors, investment trends, and government initiatives aimed at upgrading industrial capabilities through technology adoption and greener production models. We also examine Vietnam’s major industrial regions, highlighting how differences in infrastructure, labor markets, and sector specialization can influence site selection decisions.

Finally, we outline practical considerations for companies planning manufacturing expansion in Vietnam, including location strategy, investment structures, and supply chain factors that are shaping new production investments.

Designed for manufacturers, supply chain planners, and foreign investors, this issue provides a concise overview of Vietnam’s manufacturing environment and key considerations for establishing operations. For business inquiries, please contact us at Vietnam@dezshira.com.

Key contents

  • Vietnam’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain Positioning
  • Where to Manufacture in Vietnam: Regional Clusters, Infrastructure, and Cost Considerations
  • Setting Up High-Tech Manufacturing Operations in Vietnam
Huyen Do
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For international investors, Vietnam's different localities offer favorable conditions across almost every sector, particularly as the country shifts toward higher value-chain manufacturing, high-tech industries, and innovation. Taking a closer look at Vietnam's provinces and investment destinations before committing capital can provide a decisive competitive advantage. A tailored market study, dedicated location selection, or business matchmaking can uncover factors that are often hard to assess—such as special incentives, skilled labor availability, and tax breaks.

Huyen Do
Manager, Business Intelligence Vietnam
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About Us

Vietnam Briefing is one of five regional publications under the Asia Briefing brand. It is supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm that assists foreign investors throughout Asia, including through offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang in Vietnam. Dezan Shira & Associates also maintains offices or has alliance partners assisting foreign investors in China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, Dubai (UAE), Japan, South Korea, Nepal, The Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Italy, Germany, Bangladesh, Australia, United States, and United Kingdom and Ireland.

For a complimentary subscription to Vietnam Briefing’s content products, please click here. For support with establishing a business in Vietnam or for assistance in analyzing and entering markets, please contact the firm at vietnam@dezshira.com or visit us at www.dezshira.com