Complete guide for Singapore businesses looking to hire Vietnamese development teams. Compare costs, timelines, and find vetted offshore partners.
Vietnamese development teams offer Singapore companies 60-70% cost savings, excellent English proficiency, favorable time zones (1 hour behind), and strong technical expertise. With 50,000+ IT graduates annually and proven experience with international clients, Vietnam provides exceptional value for Singapore's tech ecosystem.
Vietnam offers significant cost advantages for Singapore companies, with savings of 60-75% compared to local developers:
| Role | Vietnam (SGD/month) | Singapore (SGD/month) | Savings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Developer | $1,100-1,600 | $4,500-5,500 | 70-75% | 1-2 years experience |
| Mid-level Developer | $2,000-3,300 | $6,500-8,500 | 65-70% | 3-5 years experience |
| Senior Developer | $3,300-5,300 | $9,000-13,000 | 60-65% | 5+ years experience |
| Tech Lead | $4,700-7,300 | $12,000-18,000 | 55-60% | Team leadership experience |
Note: Prices include dedicated team model with full-time developers. Additional costs: project management (10-15%), communication tools ($100-300/month), optional site visits ($800-1,200).
Vietnam is just 1 hour behind Singapore, enabling real-time collaboration during business hours. Morning meetings, afternoon handovers, and extended support coverage work seamlessly.
Achieve 60-75% cost reduction while maintaining quality. Reinvest savings into product development, marketing, or expanding your Singapore team with strategic roles.
Strong work ethic, excellent English proficiency, and experience working with international clients. Vietnamese teams understand Singapore business culture and expectations.
50,000+ IT graduates annually from top universities. Strong expertise in fintech, e-commerce, and enterprise software - perfect for Singapore's tech ecosystem.
Experience with high-security projects, compliance standards, and IP protection. Many companies work with financial institutions and government projects.
Flexible engagement models from dedicated teams to project-based work. Easy to scale up or down based on your Singapore business needs.
Clearly outline your project scope, technology stack, team size, and timeline. Singapore companies typically start with 3-5 developers for initial projects.
Review our pre-screened Vietnamese companies based on technical expertise, communication skills, and track record with Singapore clients.
Establish proper contracts, IP protection, and security protocols. Singapore law can govern agreements for added protection.
Smooth onboarding process with dedicated overlap hours and regular communication schedules that work for Singapore business hours.
Establish regular communication, quality assurance, and performance tracking to ensure successful long-term partnership.
Singapore's bilingual environment (English/Mandarin) aligns perfectly with Vietnamese teams. Most senior developers speak excellent English, and many companies have experience working with Singapore's multicultural business environment.
Vietnamese work culture emphasizes respect, hierarchy, and long-term relationships - similar to Singapore business practices. Both cultures value punctuality, quality deliverables, and professional communication.
Many Vietnamese companies have extensive fintech experience, making them ideal partners for Singapore's financial services sector. They understand regulatory requirements, security standards, and compliance needs.
Direct flights from Singapore to Vietnam take just 2-3 hours, with multiple daily options. Budget $300-600 for round-trip flights and $80-150/night for business hotels in major Vietnamese cities.
Company: Singapore-based payments platform
Team: 8 Vietnamese developers
Result: 65% cost savings, 40% faster time-to-market, successful Series A funding
Company: Singapore marketplace
Team: 12 Vietnamese developers
Result: Scaled from MVP to 100K+ users, maintained 99.9% uptime
Company: Singapore SaaS provider
Team: 15 Vietnamese developers
Result: Expanded to 5 countries, 300% revenue growth over 2 years
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