A REPORT BY THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT

Rising star: Vietnam’s role in Asia’s shifting supply chains

Vietnam has received increasing attention as an alternative manufacturing hub to China amid the US-China trade war. Among many aspects, its appeal to investors owes much to the country’s internal political stability in recent decades. This is in contrast with many of its regional neighbours, which have suffered policymaking instability and intermittent breakdowns in relations with major countries.In this special report, The Economist Intelligence Unit takes an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of Vietnam’s business environment, focusing on three key areas: labour, investment incentives and trade relations. We also benchmark the country’s business environment ranking against its regional counterparts, providing a realistic view of Vietnam as an investment destination.