Vietnam's Fake Goods Crackdown: A Mixed Bag for Commerce and Culture Vietnam's authorities have launched a crackdown on counterfeit goods, aiming to address the country's reputation as a hub for cheap knockoffs.
However, this high profile effort conceals a complex web of interests and motivations with far reaching consequences for commerce and culture.
The ease with which counterfeit goods flood Vietnamese markets is not just a matter of lax enforcement or corrupt officials; it also reflects the country's deep seated reliance on low cost imports from China.