Why Vietnam?

What U.S. firms currently doing business in Vietnam say:

• 77% believe the local economy will perform much better or better than last year.
• Two-thirds (67%) expect to hire more Vietnamese employees this year.
• 63% expect profit to increase this year; 82% expect profit to further increase in 2005.
• 90% have no concerns about the safety of themselves and their families.

(source: American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam's member survey.)

Why now?

• U.S. - Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) opens market to U.S. goods and services.
• High regard for U.S. technology.
• High name brand recognition for U.S. products.
• Respect for U.S. business practices.
• Growing infrastructure (demand for U.S. capital equipment and investment.)