Vietnam is a relatively safe market for business operations, given low risks of violent crime and terrorist threats. While the market has territorial disputes with Mainland China in the South China Sea, the overall risk of interstate conflict is low. Crime, Security & Defence Report The Report examines the crime and security risks faced by foreign business travellers and other expatriates, and organizations operating in Vietnam, utilising the BMI’s Crime and Security Risk Index of 170 states worldwide. It also provides detailed research and data on defence expenditure and trade in Vietnam. Conflict Risk: This section assesses the risk of interstate and internal conflict and identifies key risk flashpoints and geographical areas. It examines possible triggers for military confrontation and the threat of terrorism and political violence, balanced against the strength of the military against potential aggressors, the strategic international environment and counter-terrorism capabilities. Vulnerability to Crime: This indicator assesses the risk of crimes to the person and to property, from both a violent and petty crime perspective. It also examines the extent of organised crime in a given territory and the capability and integrity of the police force. Business Crime: Analyses 'white-collar' crimes that specifically target businesses rather than individuals, including financial crime and cybercrime. The latter also takes an in-depth look at the data localisation policies that may affect business operations. It also analyses the corporate governance culture and highlights potential reputational risks to businesses from corruption and money laundering, and the level of due diligence required for higher-risk jurisdictions. Defence Market: The defence market assessments also provide historic defence sector data, analysis of the armed forces and the domestic defence market as well as 5 to 10-year defence forecasts.