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Bac Ninh vs. Bac Giang: Where Are Apple, Samsung, and Foxconn Actually
Introduction: You hear the names “Bac Ninh” and “Bac Giang” constantly in financial news. But to a Western buyer, they just sound like random provinces. These two provinces,…
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The “Tet” Shutdown: How to Survive Vietnam’s 3-Week Manufacturing Blackout
If you are new to sourcing in Vietnam, you are about to hit a brick wall called “Tet” (Lunar New Year). Unlike the Western “Christmas break” where people…
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Hiring Engineers in Hanoi: Why the North is Vietnam’s “Silicon Valley” (2025 Salary Data)
When foreign tech companies look at Vietnam, they often look at Ho Chi Minh City first. That is a mistake if you…
Shipping from Vietnam to USA: Why the “North” is Faster Than the “South” (2025 Guide)
When Western buyers think of shipping from Vietnam, they usually think of Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City. Big mistake.…
Manufacturing Cost Breakdown 2025: Vietnam vs. China (Real Data)
Every week, I get the same email from US and EU buyers: “I know Vietnam is cheaper than China, but by exactly…
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