Vietnam ↔ United States Business Consulting
Doing Business Between Vietnam and the U.S. Shouldn’t Be Complicated.
We help Vietnamese companies enter the U.S. market, find suppliers and buyers, coordinate import/export requirements, and build the right local business network.
Billions
in transaction value closed, brokered or advised on
Hundreds
of satisfied clients across both markets
12
industries with direct, hands-on deal experience
2
markets, one point of contact — Vietnam and the U.S.
These figures reflect the cumulative volume Duc has closed, brokered or advised on across his career — including work at Wonder Rates and other affiliated companies — not the revenue of Viam Trade LLC, not the result of any single engagement, and not a prediction of any outcome for your project.
Where to start
What are you trying to do?
Tell us your objective, and we'll point you to the right starting place.
Sell to the U.S.
I manufacture products in Vietnam and want to sell into America.
Buy from the U.S.
I want to source American products or suppliers.
Set Up in the U.S.
My company wants to establish operations in America.
Find a Business Partner
I need a supplier, buyer, importer, distributor or local partner.
Invest in U.S. Real Estate
I want financing, or to buy/sell residential or commercial property.
Get a Business or Investment Loan
I need capital to start or grow a business with more leverage.
How we help
Seven ways we move a cross-border project forward
We don't perform every specialized service ourselves. The value is understanding the whole transaction and coordinating the right people to move it forward.
U.S. Market Entry Consulting
Build a practical roadmap for entering the U.S. market.
Import & Export Consulting
Understand and coordinate the commercial and operational requirements.
Wholesale Trading & Sourcing
Connect supply with commercial demand across both markets.
Buyer, Supplier & Distributor Matching
Identify and connect with relevant business partners.
Food & Agricultural Market Entry
Coordinate the commercial and operational steps for food, agricultural and frozen product trade.
U.S. Real Estate & Investment Financing
Financing, buying, selling and due diligence for U.S. real estate investment.
Loan & Capital Programs
Real estate, business and SBA loan programs to grow your U.S. business or investment with leverage.
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You have one point of contact. We coordinate the rest.
Cross-border projects need more than one specialist. Instead of finding and managing each one separately, you work with a single advisor who understands the whole project.
Your Company
Vietnam or U.S.
Viam Trade
Advisor & coordinator
Business Outcome
Market, partner, or setup
Coordinated as needed, by project
Independent professional partners, engaged when the project calls for them — not a fixed package applied to every client.
Industry focus
Twelve industries we've done real transactions in
Food and agricultural trade is the busiest part of our week, but the experience behind it runs wider — banking and mortgages, commercial and residential real estate, seaports and logistics, petroleum, telecom, manufacturing, distribution and retail.
Aquatic Products (Fish & Shrimp)
Fish, shrimp and frozen seafood — from the processing plant to U.S. cold-chain distribution.
Agriculture (Rice & Cereal)
Rice, cereals, coffee and agricultural commodities moving at container scale.
Frozen Fruits (Durian)
Frozen durian and tropical fruit — one of the fastest-moving Vietnamese export categories.
Livestock & Meat (Beef, Pork, Chicken)
U.S. beef, pork and chicken sourced, qualified and shipped into Vietnam.
Food & Beverage
Packaged food, sauces, beverages and prepared products for retail and food service.
Banking & Finance
Business loans and mortgages — the financing side of a deal, not just an introduction to a lender.
Real Estate (Commercial & Residential)
Commercial and residential property — financing, acquisition, sale and due diligence.
Petroleum (Gasoline & Oil)
Fuel and petroleum product trading, supply and distribution.
Telecom
Telecom equipment, services and infrastructure suppliers on both sides of the Pacific.
Manufacturing
Consumer and industrial goods, private label and contract manufacturing.
Seaports & Logistics
Ports, ocean freight, warehousing and the cold chain that keeps a shipment intact.
Distribution & Retail
Wholesalers, distributors and retail buyers — the last mile of any trade deal.
Don't see your industry? Talk to us about your project.
How it works
A straightforward process, run project by project
We help keep the different parts moving together — not disappear and handle everything for you.
Tell Us Your Objective
What product do you sell? What market are you entering? What already exists, and what's currently blocking the project?
Build the Roadmap
We identify the commercial requirements, operational requirements, regulatory dependencies, relevant partners, and major risks.
Connect the Right People
We coordinate qualified specialists, vendors, buyers, suppliers and service providers as the project requires.
Move the Project Forward
We help manage introductions, follow-up, coordination and execution until you have a clear path forward.
Why work with us
An experienced operator, not a directory of services
Billions in transactions, twelve industries
Duc has closed, brokered or advised on billions of dollars in deals across banking, real estate, logistics, energy, telecom and food trade — that is the experience behind every recommendation you get.
U.S. business experience
Years spent operating and building relationships inside the U.S. business environment — not studying it from a distance.
A business perspective, not a legal one
We think in terms of what moves your project forward commercially, and bring in legal, tax or regulatory specialists exactly when they're needed.
A practical partner network
Relationships with attorneys, CPAs, bankers, importers, distributors and vendors built over years of doing business between both markets.
One point of contact
You explain your project once. We coordinate the pieces, instead of leaving you to find and manage each specialist separately.
A straight answer, including "no"
If a deal doesn't hold up — the counterparty, the numbers, the paperwork — we say so early. Walking away from a bad transaction is worth more than being talked into one that only looks good.
Case study
Vietnamese Seafood Exporter
Food Market Entry
The company had years of export experience in Korea and Japan but had never sold into the United States. They needed a clear understanding of import requirements, the U.S. partners they'd need, and a realistic buyer strategy before committing to the market.
Read the full case study
Our role
- Developed a market-entry roadmap covering regulatory, logistics and commercial requirements
- Coordinated with a food-safety specialist to review HACCP and FSVP applicability
- Identified and approached potential U.S. importers and distributors
- Supported early-stage commercial discussions with interested partners
Outcome
The company gained a clear, sequenced plan for U.S. entry and moved from general interest to active conversations with qualified U.S. distributors.
Insights
The Vietnam – U.S. business guide
Practical explainers on market entry, import/export, and cross-border business setup.
Food
Exporting Frozen Durian to the U.S.: What Changes After the First Container
Frozen durian clears U.S. import requirements more easily than most exporters expect. Turning a first container into a standing order is the harder half.
August 18, 2026 · 6 min read
U.S. Market Entry
How a Vietnamese Company Can Establish Operations in the U.S.
Opening a U.S. entity is a filing. Establishing U.S. operations is a sequence of decisions — this is the order that actually works.
June 2, 2026 · 7 min read
U.S. Market Entry
LLC vs Corporation: What Vietnamese Business Owners Should Consider
The choice isn't universal — it depends on ownership structure, tax treatment, and what you plan to do with the U.S. business.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Founder
Duc Pham
Founder, Viam Trade
Duc has spent his career on both sides of a transaction — first in banking, business loans and mortgages, then across real estate, telecom, seaports and logistics, petroleum, and cross-border food and agricultural trade. Along the way he has closed, brokered or advised on billions of dollars in transactions for hundreds of clients. He founded Viam Trade to put that experience to work for Vietnamese companies doing business in the United States, and is also CEO & Founder of Wonder Rates, a U.S. mortgage brokerage.
- Billions of dollars in transactions closed, brokered or advised on across his career
- Hundreds of satisfied clients in the United States and Vietnam
- Direct deal experience in 12 industries — from banking and real estate to seaports, agriculture and energy
- Recognized by Scotsman Guide as one of the top mortgage brokers in the U.S.
- Top mortgage broker in California, and a leading broker serving the Vietnamese community in the U.S.
Tell Us What You’re Trying to Do
Whether it’s entering the U.S. market, sourcing a supplier, finding a buyer, or setting up a U.S. business — start with a conversation about your project.