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Quality Control (QC) in Vietnam: Why the “Golden Sample” is a Trap

Vietnam Insider
January 1, 2026

I recently visited a garment factory in Haiphong for a client. The “Golden Sample” (the perfect prototype) looked amazing. But when I checked the production line, 20% of the zippers were sewn on backwards. 1. The “Golden Sample” Fallacy Vietnamese factories are eager to please. They will hand-craft a perfect sample to get your business.…

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Bac Ninh vs. Bac Giang: Where Are Apple, Samsung, and Foxconn Actually

Vietnam Insider
December 19, 2025

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

Vietnam Insider
December 17, 2025

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…

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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.…

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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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Electronics Manufacturing in Vietnam: The “Component Gap” You Must Know

December 31, 2025 By Vietnam Insider

Navigating Payment in Vietnam: Your Guide to T/T vs. L/C and the “Red Invoice”

December 23, 2025 By Vietnam Insider

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