Several years ago, fans of Thai and Japanese goods had only several choices – either buying the products carried across border gates, or going to a few select shops. But now, they can freely choose products at many specialized stores. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese manufacturers’ biggest rival is Thailand, experts say. The country exports a wide range of goods, from chicken to slippers, from cosmetics to electric cookers. 

Experts have calmed the public down amid the worry that Thai retailers would dislodge Vietnamese goods from supermarkets, saying Vietnamese goods can stay in supermarkets if the quality and prices are good.

VietNamNet Bridge - Priced at slightly above the selling prices of Chinese goods and better in quality, Thai consumer products have dislodged Chinese goods out of Vietnam and competed fiercely with Vietnamese products.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After withstanding a barrage of Chinese goods flooding the market for years, Vietnamese businesses are now facing the risk of losing the home market to Thai companies.

 VietNamNet Bridge – More and more Thai goods will enter the Vietnamese market through modern distribution channels, but will not kill local production, as many people fear, experts say.