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Björn Koslowski

How to Approach Sourcing in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the hottest destinations for international buyers. However, developing suppliers here is not easy. More in this article.

Björn Koslowski

Company Screening: 👩‍🔧 DIY Guide

A basic screening of a new German/Vietnamese business partner can be done "DIY". This article will guide you through the process.

Björn Koslowski

Company Screening: Why it is Important (with Real Worst Practices 😨)

Within this article, we explore why it is important to do a company screening ahead of a new business relation.

Björn Koslowski

COVID-19: Will German Companies Diversify Sourcing and Invest into Vietnam?

Due to the COVID-19 crisis German companies are bound to redesign their supply chains. In this article we explain which form this could take

Björn Koslowski

“Is my product originating in Vietnam?” – Guide to Rules of Origin within the EVFTA (Part 2/2)

Within this article we explore if Vietnamese suppliers are at risk of not reaching "originating" status of their products within the EVFTA.

Björn Koslowski

“Is my product originating in Vietnam?” – Guide to Rules of Origin within the EVFTA (Part 1/2)

This is a guide on how to find out which regulations apply to products to be "originating" in Vietnam so that they are eligible for EVFTA.

Björn Koslowski

“When will my tariffs be eliminated?” - Guide to Tariff Reductions within the EVFTA

In this article you will learn how to find out when your product´s tariffs will be eliminated after the EVFTA comes into effect.

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Björn Koslowski

Vietnam: Export Industries and Sourcing Potentials

With the help of a BCG matrix we try sort out which export industries in Vietnam have the most sourcing potential and which do not.