According to market research group GFK (Asia Branch) Samsung is the leading brand in Vietnam for LCD televisions and computer screens while LG is considered tops in home audio systems and air conditioners.

Nokia leads the way in the cell phone market, though that could change down the road as Samsung has unveiled plans to build its first mobile phone plant in Vietnam - with an estimated investment of $670 million.

(Yes, this is the first of what will likely be many Vietnam-related posts.)