What is it really like to do business in Vietnam?
Firstly, why do I feel qualified to talk with you on this subject? I have been working with Vietnam for over 8 years now. Harvey Nash has over 2500 local staff engaged in Vietnam developing software and providing Business Process outsourcing services.. We feel we have experienced the very best of Vietnam and have faced most of the challenges. Last year we acquired a Vietnamese Technology business, (Silkroad), testing regulation, employment and legal frameworks. Although we faced a number of challenges we completed the transaction with few issues. Our business growth is dependent on professional IT development and project management skills, and a strong science based educational infrastructure. Given that our markets are UK, Europe, USA and Australasia; English language skills are vital. You may be surprised at how successful Vietnam is in some markets. I never fail to be amazed by how the vision of its leaders is converted into reality so quickly. So a few facts: Vietnam are: number tw
