Vietnam belongs to the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) group of countries, and offers strong trading opportunities for New Zealand exporters. The recently signed agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area opens doors for New Zealand businesses to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
In this section, you will find a country brief with an economic overview and highlighted business opportunities, and market research in key areas of focus for New Zealand companies doing business in Vietnam.
For a comprehensive guide to doing business in Vietnam and comparisons with other key ASEAN trading partners, see New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s Doing business in Southeast Asia website.
Vietnam country brief
Vietnam has made great economic progress since it began its market reforms in the late 1980s. Growth rates have been among the highest in Asia and poverty has been halved. The country nevertheless remains one of the poorest in the region with enormous development and infrastructure needs.
New Zealand’s main exports to Vietnam are dairy and wood products.
