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Vietnam is located in Southeastern Asia Shares a border with China, shares socialist ideals, still
dispute over territories Capitol: Hanoi
There are many ethnic groups in Vietnam, most predominant is the Kinh (native Vietnamese)
Vietnamese is the official language Tonal language with 6 different tones that can change the
meaning of words entirely Language was influenced by the French due to colonial rule English is growing as a secondary language
Most predominant religion is Buddhism Most Vietnamese practice indigenous religions
o Ancestor worship and worship of personal gods Affiliation with China brought Confucianism and Taoism
influences
Vietnam has a fast growing economy Predicted to be one of the fastest by 2025 Unemployment is very low 2.3% Traditionally agricultural economy
o Manufacturing and It are growing in businesso 3rd largest oil producer in southeast Asia
Vietnam is a socialist republico Led by both a president and prime minister who
share power One of only 4 remaining single party socialist states
o Chinao Cubao Lao People’s Republic
Unicameral legislature called the National Assembly President is elected every 5 years Communist Party of Vietnam is the only party legally
allowed to hold power
Vietnamese People have Chinese originso Greatly influences culture o Collectivismo Family values
Hiring an interpreter is very important Much more comfortable speaking in native language
o Influences negotiations Appreciate when a few words are learned
o “seen Chow” means helloo Even this small gesture can make a partner feel
welcome
Saving face is a very important thing to the Vietnamese Inappropriate to show any form of negativity Loud voices also can be interpreted as hostility
o Leave Vietnamese guest feeling uncomfortable
Always be on time Vietnamese expect you to value their time as well as your
own
Meetings will almost always begin with a handshake If a woman does not offer her hand
o Slight bow is appropriate Some people will use 2 hands to shake
o Place left hand on top of the wrist
Refusing an offer of food or tea is seen as very rudeo Even just tasting the food or drink is more respectful
than refusing Modesty is really important so if a compliment is offered
always deny it
In the first meeting it is always custom to trade business cards
o Always take the time to actually read theirs before putting it away
o They will feel valued Use both hands when passing items Never reach over someone’s head
o It is the most sacred part of the body
Due to collectivism and socialist ideals, consensus is very important to the Vietnamese
Have all written documents translated
Names start with the last name, then middle, followed by the first
Always gesture with your whole hando Pointing is very disrespectful
The first meeting is always a get to know you meeting
o Don’t expect to get any real business done until atleast the second or third meeting
It is not uncommon for a Vietnamese person to take a long period of time before responding
o Silence can also mean that there is a disagreemento Vietnamese people would rather not speak then risk
losing face
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