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The Vietnam–U.S. Business Guide
Practical explainers on market entry, import/export, food compliance, sourcing and cross-border business setup — written for business owners, not regulators.
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
U.S. Market Entry
Opening a U.S. Company Is Only Step One
A certificate of formation doesn't get you a bank account, a customer, or a supplier. Here's what usually comes next.
April 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Import / Export
Exporting Food from Vietnam to the U.S.: Where to Start
Before logistics, before FDA registration, there are three questions that determine whether your project is even viable.
June 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Import / Export
Understanding the People Involved in a U.S. Import Transaction
Supplier, importer, customs broker, freight forwarder, distributor — they're not interchangeable, and mixing them up costs time.
March 11, 2026 · 6 min read
Food
What Vietnamese Seafood Companies Should Know Before Selling in the U.S.
Seafood carries its own compliance track separate from general FDA food rules. Here's the shape of it.
May 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Food
FDA Registration Does Not Mean Your Product Is "FDA Approved"
One of the most common and costly misunderstandings in food export — and why the distinction matters commercially, not just legally.
February 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Food
FSVP vs Seafood HACCP: What's the Difference?
Two of the most-asked-about acronyms in food export, and why they apply to different parties for different reasons.
January 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Wholesale & Sourcing
How to Find a U.S. Distributor
Distributor outreach that works looks less like a cold email blast and more like targeted research and qualification.
June 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Wholesale & Sourcing
How U.S. Supplier Pricing Becomes Landed Cost in Vietnam
The quoted price is rarely the number that matters. Here's what typically gets added between the U.S. supplier and your warehouse.
April 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Wholesale & Sourcing
What to Verify Before Importing U.S. Meat Products
Meat and poultry carry import requirements on both the U.S. export side and the Vietnam import side. Skipping verification on either side is expensive.
March 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Investment / Business Setup
Opening a U.S. Subsidiary for a Vietnamese Company
A subsidiary is a bigger commitment than a sales entity. Here's what typically needs to be true before it makes sense.
May 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Investment / Business Setup
What Happens Before a Vietnamese Company Transfers Investment Capital to the U.S.
Moving capital from Vietnam to fund a U.S. business involves steps on both sides that are easy to underestimate.
February 10, 2026 · 5 min read
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