some figures about the country to give you a rough idea about vietnam. there are other facts to be found, but here are the basics.

Vietnam has been working hard to improve its social-economic legal system with a view to creating an environment and level-playing field conducive for the development of a market economy and in compliance with WTO rules

A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies - Chapter 8: Business Travel

A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies - Chapter 7: Trade and Project Financing

A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies - Chapter 6: Investment Climate

A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies - Chapter 5: Trade Regulations and Standards

A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies - Chapter 4: Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment

A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies - Chapter 3: Selling U.S. Products and Services