I have spent many years doing business in Asia. I speak Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Japanese. English is not the prevalent language. If you speak French, or Russian, assuming that you do not speak Vietnamese, you will find it easier than speaking English. I have had some opportunity to work with the Vietnamese, but not extensively, by choice. I can tell you, however, that you must insist on an Open LC Verifiable At Sight if you expect to be paid for you work, at least without a great deal of waiting and hassle. The rule of thumb in Asia is: If I get paid up front, and I have a bullet proof specification, and it is profitable, go for it. You need to remember that the distribution system you count on here in the West is unavailable in Asia; you cannot run over to Arrow or Hamilton Avnet, etc, and get supplies. You really need to plan ahead, especially in Viet Nam. Japan is most suitable in this respect. If you work on an LC, a good spec so there is no question what is ordered and what must be delivered and the profit margin is attractive, go for it. Rich ----- Original Message ----- From: "Howard McGinnis" To: Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 4:53 AM Subject: [OT]: Experiences in doing work in Asia? > I have an opportunity to do business with a company in Viet Nam for PIC > based devices. > > Does anyone have any experience dealing with companies in Viet Nam? > > Other than ensuring that the money is received before the product is > develop/shipped, are there any concerns to be aware of? > > Are PICs OK to export? > > Given the distance, language barriers, etc., how do I protect my products > from being copied? Is there an international copyright? > > Thanks in advance, > Howard > > > > Howard McGinnis > Electronic Visions, Inc. > 419 Keoniana St. #1105 > Honolulu HI 96815 USA > 321-632-2573 > www.e-visions.com > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList > mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu