It seems Vietnam fits into the Tiger Cub Economy group, along with other Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The name is derived from “Emerging Tigers,” which are other countries grouped into the category of being highly economically developed. The “cubs” try to be like the “tigers.” These Tiger Cub countries attempt to develop their economies to be highly technical and specialized, while increasing gross domestic product (GDP). These countries are helped along by the fact that many share similar cultures and work together to increase the presence of Southeast Asia in the global marketplace.