Got a mate going over there is there a VW scene?

As in cheap to bring back???

I doubt it

Lots of panels and bumpers are made in Vietnam. There is one company that makes the stainless bumpers for beetles and kombis. They also make them for Mercedes, MG and a few others. They also do early Vespa stuff.

Make sure your mate can speak Vietnamese.

I had a friend work over there for a few years. If you only speak English expect to pay at least 50% more.