Global Partner & One-Stop Support — Vietnam · China · Southeast Asia
Get your footing before taking the leap.
Starry Foothold is a specialized global partner for sourcing, supplier verification, shipment inspection, logistics, project management and market entry in Vietnam, China & Southeast Asia. One-stop support from research to import & export, helping customers save thousands in costs and run a more efficient business.
A new project, or one you're already running, can be as beautiful and full of potential as a starry night, but can also be vast and unfamiliar. We don't promise anything grand. We just listen closely to what you actually need, then work through it with you so that at every step, you have solid footing, and real peace of mind.
How we work
Talk
A short, no-obligation call, so we understand each other first, before any contract talk.
Share
You tell us what you're working on, your goals, and what you've already tried. The more specific, the sharper our proposal.
A proposal built for you
We propose exactly the modules you need, priced so the value we save you always outweighs our fee. No one-size-fits-all package.
Begin
We get to work within the agreed scope, clear from day one, no quiet add-ons.
Find your fit
Answer 2 questions, get a suggestion
No form or email required. You can change your answers or start over anytime.
What do you need right now?
Pick whichever is closest, it doesn't need to be exact.
How do you picture working together?
Just for guidance, not a final decision.
Where we can help
Below are two directions we usually work with clients on. Not a fixed menu to pick from top to bottom, just examples to give you a sense of it.
Vietnam · China · Southeast Asia & beyond
Market research, factory visits, finding and vetting partners, shipment inspection, import procedures, shipping, operations optimization, and ongoing consultancy: things the founder has done first-hand with real clients. Your situation might only need part of this, or something that isn't on this list at all.
A familiar starting point: an idea to import something, a market you're new to, or simply the right partner to help allocate resources and work toward success together.
What this involves
Turning an idea into a real foothold
From the first steps (setting up a legal entity, finding distribution partners, licensing) to landing your first customer, plus operations optimization and consultancy to keep things running smoothly after that.
A familiar starting point: a business idea for Vietnam, and the right partner to help allocate resources and turn it into reality, wherever you're starting from.
What this involvesYou can start from anywhere, even from zero. Tell us the idea you have, the problem you want a partner for, and what you're hoping to achieve. We'll work out the right direction with you, rather than forcing your story into a pre-made package. Once we start, your project becomes part of my own story too.
Two ways to work together
Transparent, done well
A full quote upfront: you know exactly what's being done, how long it takes, and how much it costs, before we start. It ends when the work is done.
Good for: a clear need, with a defined start and end.
Someone who's always there
A fixed monthly fee, like having a remote team member who stays on top of whatever comes up, without a new quote every time.
Good for: long-term orders, multiple moving parts, or complex projects that need continuous attention.
These two options differ in the shape of the work, not in how transparent or attentive we are. Whichever you choose, one thing is certain: we solve the problem, and the value you gain is worth many times more than the fee, starting from just $100. That's not charity: a good partnership has to work for both sides, and that's exactly why it lasts.
Questions people ask first
The plain version of what we do, for anyone still deciding whether to write to us.
What does a sourcing agent in Vietnam actually do for you?
We stand on the ground where your suppliers are. That means finding candidates that fit your spec, visiting them, checking that the factory behind the quotation is real, negotiating in the local language, and following the order through production, inspection and shipping. You get one person accountable for the whole chain instead of a dozen email threads in a language you don't read.
How do you verify a supplier or factory before we commit money?
Supplier verification starts with the paperwork (business licence, export history, certifications), and then we go and look. A factory audit means walking the floor, meeting the people who would run your order, seeing the machines and the quality control, and checking capacity against what you actually need. We tell you what we saw, including when the answer is that you should walk away.
Can you handle importing from Vietnam: shipping, customs and paperwork?
Yes. We arrange freight, prepare and check the export documents, coordinate with your customs broker at the destination, and stay on it until the container lands. If it's your first import from Vietnam, we'll walk you through what each document is for rather than just sending you a stack of PDFs.
Can you arrange pre-shipment inspection for goods in Vietnam?
Yes. Our local team checks goods against the agreed specification before dispatch and provides photographs and a written report. We have years of experience with agricultural products such as pepper, coconut, coffee, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, honey and canned fruit, as well as handicrafts. Laboratory testing or accredited certification is arranged separately when required.
Do you work with China as well, or only Vietnam?
Both, and across Southeast Asia. Our founder spent two years living and working in China and speaks directly with factories there, so as a China sourcing agent we skip the interpreter layer. Plenty of projects end up split across the two countries (components from one, assembly in the other), and comparing them honestly is often the most useful thing we do.
What does market entry into Vietnam involve?
Usually four things: understanding whether there's real demand, setting up a legal entity and the licences your sector requires, finding distribution partners who will actually sell for you, and landing the first customers. We work through them in whatever order your situation needs. Some clients arrive with a company already registered, others with nothing but an idea.
How much does it cost, and how do we start?
Projects start from $100, and you get a full quote before anything begins: scope, timeline and price, fixed. Starting is a conversation: tell us what you're considering, and we'll say plainly whether we're the right partner for it.