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Unlock Vietnam's Business Opportunities: Expansion Tour & Workshop

An exclusive 4-day immersion for international business leaders — led by Chee Wee, a founder with multiple thriving businesses and deep insider networks across Vietnam.

  • Find and vet local partners with Chee Wee's 500+ contact network
  • Legal workshops: set up companies, JVs, and rep offices
  • Curated networking dinners with Vietnam's key business players
  • On-the-ground market analysis and cultural intelligence
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3+ Years on the ground in Vietnam
500+ Vetted network contacts
4 Entities started in Vietnam
50+ Partnerships facilitated
Sound Familiar?

Every successful expansion starts with the right questions

Where you are now

Thinking of Expanding to Vietnam But…

  • Not sure where to start?
  • Afraid of scams?
  • Don't know the legal structure?
  • No local network?
  • Unsure if your business model works there?
After the tour

After this tour, you will:

  • Understand Vietnam's market landscape
  • Meet vetted local partners
  • Know the cost structure & setup process
  • Identify potential collaboration opportunities
  • Avoid common beginner mistakes
  • Have clarity on whether Vietnam is right for you

This tour is designed to solve exactly that.

The Challenge

Expanding to Vietnam is full of hidden obstacles

We know the Vietnam market is high-growth, but high-complexity. Stop burning your budget on 'figuring it out' and start scaling with a roadmap designed for Global enterprises.

Bureaucracy overload

Licensing, permits, and tax registrations can bury you in paperwork and stall your plans for 6+ months if you don't know the system.

Trust gap with partners

How do you vet a local partner you found on LinkedIn? Without warm introductions, you're exposed to real risk.

Cultural barriers

Business culture in Vietnam is relationship-first. Without understanding "guanxi" dynamics, deals stall or collapse.

Legal landmines

Foreign ownership limits, capital requirements, and sector restrictions mean one wrong move with your entity structure can cost you dearly.

Your Expansion Partner

Skip the learning curve. Learn from someone who's done it.

Chee Wee is an entrepreneur who has spent 3+ years building businesses in Vietnam across F&B, tech, and manufacturing. He's navigated every challenge you're about to face, and built the network you need access to.

Expert-led workshops

Practical, hard-won lessons from someone who's built real businesses in Vietnam, not theory from consultants.

Curated introductions

Meet pre-vetted potential partners, lawyers, accountants, and government contacts, all matched to your industry.

On-site business visits

Tour factories, co-working spaces, industrial zones, and retail districts. See the market with your own eyes.

Personalised action plan

Leave with a concrete, customised roadmap for your Vietnam expansion, not just inspiration.

3+ years building businesses in Vietnam

Trusted by businesses across Singapore

Programme Highlights

What's included in the expansion tour

A mix of insights, networking, site visits, and experiences designed to give you a real feel for doing business in Vietnam.

Vietnam Insights Workshop

Half-day deep dive into the Vietnam market covering economic trends, business culture, regulatory landscape, and what entrepreneurs need to know before expanding.

WAS Cafe & Suits Up

Experience two successful foreign-founded Vietnam business ventures firsthand. See how they navigated setup, operations, and local partnerships.

Networking Meeting (100 pax)

Join a curated networking session with 100+ entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from Vietnam and the region. Build connections that matter.

Networking Lunch & Dinner

Relationship-building over meals, the Vietnamese way. Intimate dining sessions with key contacts, potential partners, and fellow participants.

Office & Factory Visits

On-the-ground tours of offices, factories, and facilities, including a visit to a partner dental clinic, to see how businesses operate in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Half-day city tour to experience the energy and scale of Vietnam's commercial capital. Landmarks, districts, and local culture.

Private Consultation Session

Limited slots available. Top up for a 1-on-1 consultation with Chee Wee for personalised advice on your specific Vietnam expansion plans.

After Hours

Unwind and connect in a relaxed setting. Because the best conversations often happen after the formal sessions end.

Sample Programme

Your 4-day expansion tour itinerary

A packed but balanced programme — intense learning by day, relationship-building by night

Day 1

Arrival & Market Overview

Airport transfer, orientation session on Vietnam's business landscape, and welcome dinner with Chee Wee and fellow participants.

Transfer Orientation Dinner
Day 2

Legal Workshop & Partners

Morning legal workshop with lawyers. Afternoon partner meetings matched to your industry. Evening networking dinner.

Legal Partners Networking
Day 3

Site Visits & Deep Dives

Full-day site visits to factories, offices, retail districts. Tax workshop. VIP gala dinner with business leaders.

Site Visits Tax VIP Gala
Day 4

Strategy & Departure

1-on-1 strategy session with Chee Wee. Personalised action plan. Group debrief and airport transfer.

1-on-1 Action Plan Transfer

4-Star Accommodation Included

Centrally located hotel with business amenities, complimentary breakfast, and easy access to meeting venues

4-Star Central Breakfast Wi-Fi
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Your Host

Meet your keynote speakers & tour leaders

Not consultants. Not academics. Entrepreneurs who've built it themselves.

Chee Wee Founder & Vietnam Business Advisor
Keynote Speaker & Tour Leader

Chee Wee is an entrepreneur who packed his bags and moved to Vietnam to build businesses from scratch. Over 3+ years on the ground, he's founded 4 entities across F&B, services, and trade — navigating everything from company registration to hiring local teams to negotiating with Vietnamese partners.

He doesn't teach from slides. He teaches from experience: the deals that worked, the mistakes that cost money, and the relationships that made everything possible. His network of 500+ vetted contacts across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi is now open to tour participants.

4 entities founded Across F&B, services & trade in Vietnam
500+ network contacts Partners, lawyers, government, suppliers
Based in Vietnam 3+ years living and operating on the ground
Global Perspective Understands international business culture & cross-border compliance

I made every mistake in the book when I first came to Vietnam. The wrong entity structure, the wrong partner, the wrong location. This tour exists so you don't have to learn the hard way like I did.

Kevin Tan Speaker & Business Advisor
Speaker & Advisor

A veteran in corporate training and talent architecture, Kevin builds the systems that power international teams. He focuses on scaling confidence and competence, ensuring new hires are ready to navigate the complexities of remote work in an increasingly global marketplace.

3 entities founded F&B, fashion and manpower agency
70+ network contacts Headhunters, lawyers and trainers
Based in Singapore 3+ years operating successful businesses remotely
10+ years of experience Corporate training and talent development

Success shouldn't be an accident of geography. I build the systems that ensure talent can thrive from anywhere, for anyone.

Brandon KH Speaker & Business Advisor
Speaker & Advisor

Brandon specializes in the one thing every business needs before expanding: a reality check. With a deep understanding of Vietnam's unique economic rhythm, he helps leaders determine if their business is ready for a developing market, and if the market is ready for them. He moves past the high-level theory to focus on the practical viability of your goals.

20+ vetted partners Viability is often about who you know
Market entry track record 15+ feasibility audits in emerging markets

Expansion shouldn't be a leap of faith; it should be a calculated step. My job is to make sure that when you move into Vietnam, the ground beneath you is solid.

Business Hubs

Vietnam's key markets for international businesses

Each city offers distinct opportunities. Our tours focus on the hub that best fits your industry.

Primary Tour Location

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's commercial capital and the beating heart of its economy. Home to 70% of foreign-invested companies, world-class infrastructure, and a booming consumer market of 10 million people. This is where most international businesses start their Vietnam journey.

  • Best for: Tech, F&B, retail, professional services, manufacturing HQ
  • Key zones: District 1, Thu Duc (tech), Binh Duong (manufacturing)
  • International community: Largest foreign business hub in Vietnam, active chambers
Tech hub F&B capital Manufacturing Finance Logistics

Hanoi

The political capital and northern business hub. Government relationships, manufacturing corridors, and a rapidly growing tech scene make it essential for certain sectors.

  • Best for: Government contracts, northern manufacturing
  • Key zones: Cau Giay, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong corridor
Government Electronics Education

Da Nang

Vietnam's most liveable city, with rapidly growing IT parks, tourism infrastructure, and a strategic central location. Increasingly popular for tech companies and regional HQs.

  • Best for: Tech/IT, tourism, quality of life
  • Key zones: Da Nang IT Park, Hoi An tourism belt
IT parks Tourism Hospitality
Real Results

Businesses that made the move — and how we helped

From digital operations to physical retail, F&B, and production — these are the founders who came on the tour and built something real in Vietnam.

Case Study 01
iCreationsLab
Singapore → Cross-Border Digital Ops

A Singapore creative agency expanded its production capacity into Vietnam, cutting costs while maintaining quality for international clients.

Digital Agency Remote Ops
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Case Study 02
POMI Travels
Singapore → Vietnam Business Engagement

A Singapore-based travel company built a Vietnam corporate travel arm — navigating local partnerships, vendor sourcing, and on-ground logistics.

Travel Corporate
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Case Study 03
We Are Suitable
Singapore → Vietnam Bespoke Production

A Singaporean fashion label moved its tailoring production to Ho Chi Minh City, sourcing suppliers and managing cross-border quality control.

Fashion Manufacturing
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Case Study 04
WAS Vietnam Showroom
District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening a physical retail showroom in Vietnam — from lease negotiations and fit-out to local marketing and building a walk-in customer base.

Retail Showroom
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Case Study 05
WAS Café & Events
Ho Chi Minh City F&B Operations

Launching a café and events venue in Vietnam — navigating F&B licensing, finding the right space, hiring local staff, and building a community following.

F&B Events Hospitality
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Case Studies

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Why Vietnam

Vietnam is where the next wave of growth is happening

While the rest of Southeast Asia matures, Vietnam is still in its breakout phase. For global entrepreneurs, that means less competition, lower costs, and outsized returns — if you move now.

100M People, median age 31
70% Lower operating costs vs developed markets
Top 20 FDI destination globally

The world is betting on Vietnam

FDI is pouring in. Samsung, Intel, Apple suppliers — they've already moved. Global supply chains are shifting out of China, and Vietnam is the clear winner.

Your budget goes 3-4x further

Hire skilled talent, rent prime office space, and run operations at a fraction of costs back home. The margin advantage alone justifies a presence here.

Visa-friendly for most nationalities

Vietnam's e-visa is open to 80+ countries, with many more enjoying bilateral visa exemptions. Well-connected by direct flights from major Asian, European, and American hubs.

Early mover advantage is real

Many sectors are still wide open. The entrepreneurs who build relationships and set up now will own their categories before the competition arrives.

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What's included in the tour

Transparent pricing — no hidden fees, no surprises

Included in all packages

  • 3 nights accommodation (business-class hotel)
  • All workshop sessions and materials
  • Curated partner introductions (matched to your industry)
  • Site visits and industrial zone tours
  • Private airport transfers and transport
  • All meals including networking dinners
  • 1-on-1 strategy session with Chee Wee
  • Personalised Vietnam expansion action plan
  • Post-tour alumni network access

Not included (quoted separately)

  • International flights (can arrange)
  • Travel insurance
  • Post-tour consulting retainer (optional)
  • Legal entity incorporation fees
  • Extended stay accommodation
  • Personal expenses and minibar

Investment guide

One clear price. Everything included.

Per person SGD 999 / pax
Group (5+) SGD 899 / pax
Private tour Custom quote

Groups of 5+ receive 10% discount. Price excludes international flights. Tax invoices available on request.

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What Participants Say

From business leaders worldwide

"I came to the tour with a vague idea about Vietnam. I left with a signed MOU, three trusted contacts, and a clear 90-day action plan. Chee Wee's network is the real deal — these aren't random introductions, they're carefully matched to your business."
JT
James Tan CEO, Tech Startup (Series A)
★★★★★
"The legal workshop alone saved us S$30k in mistakes we were about to make with our entity structure. The lawyer Chee Wee introduced us to has been our Vietnam counsel ever since."
Rachel Goh Director, Manufacturing SME
★★★★★
"I've been to trade missions before — they're usually a waste of time. This is completely different. Small group, real connections, actionable advice. Chee Wee knows everyone worth knowing in HCMC."
Kevin Lim Founder, F&B Chain (multi-outlet)
★★★★★
"We went as a team of 3 from our company. The factory visits and supply chain sessions gave us confidence to shift 40% of our manufacturing to Vietnam. Best investment we've made."
Priya Nair COO, Consumer Electronics Brand
FAQs

Common questions about the expansion tour

What legal entities can foreign companies set up in Vietnam?

Foreign companies can establish several types of legal entities in Vietnam: a 100% Foreign-Owned Enterprise (FOE), a Joint Venture with a local partner, a Representative Office for market research, or a Branch Office. Each has different capital requirements, timelines, and permitted activities. Our workshop covers all options in detail with practising Vietnamese lawyers, so you leave knowing exactly which structure fits your goals.

How does Chee Wee help me find trustworthy partners?

Chee Wee's network of 500+ contacts has been built over 3+ years of doing business in Vietnam. Before the tour, we review your industry and goals, then curate introductions to pre-vetted potential partners, suppliers, distributors, or service providers. During the tour, you'll have structured 1-on-1 meetings. We also teach due diligence frameworks and introduce you to law firms that can run background checks.

Do I need a visa for the business tour?

Vietnam offers an e-visa open to 80+ nationalities, typically approved within 3 business days. Many countries also benefit from bilateral visa exemption agreements with Vietnam. We provide personalised visa guidance for all participants based on their passport and travel history.

How big is each tour group?

We deliberately cap each tour at 20 participants to ensure quality interactions, personalised attention, and meaningful networking. This isn't a mass trade mission — it's an intimate, curated experience. If you need a private tour for your company's leadership team, we offer custom programmes for groups of 3-10.

What happens after the tour?

Every participant leaves with a personalised action plan. You'll also gain access to our alumni network of global entrepreneurs operating in Vietnam — a private community for ongoing advice and cross-border collaboration. For those ready to move forward, we offer an optional advisory retainer where Chee Wee and his team provide hands-on support through entity setup, partner negotiations, and operational launch.

How much does the tour cost and how does payment work?

The tour is priced at SGD 999 per person (SGD 899 for groups of 5+). This covers accommodation, all workshops, meals, transport, and curated introductions. International flights are excluded. Payment is 50% deposit upon confirmation, balance due 14 days before departure. Corporate credit card and bank transfer accepted. Tax invoices available on request.

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