Risk in Asia for Expats in Vietnam

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Financial risks Skills for Asia

Jobs in Vietnam Open to Expats

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeAug 29, 202210 min read

Vietnam is seeing a huge inflow of capital and jobs for expat managers is booming,due to China closure, supply chain disruption and Asean assets re-allocation.

Partners’ risks Timing risks

Expats who need a TRC Temporary Resident Card in Vietnam will find it difficult

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeAug 15, 20227 min read

Due to abuses in Vietnam, visa renewals have stopped. The only way to stay on is to get à TRC Temporary Resident Card. Who and how to get your TRC to replace your visa in 2022?

Health risks

What is the best hospital in Vietnam?

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeAug 10, 20227 min read

Turning to Facebook expat groups for hospital recommendations can be deadly for complicated surgeries. We share how medical professionals and insurers refer safely for emergencies.

Partners’ risks

Working in Vietnam Using a Business Visa is Illegal

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeAug 6, 20227 min read

Some expats work illegally in Vietnam, with a business visa instead of a Work permit or work visa exemption. Here are the risks you/your sponsor incur.

Financial risks

Invest in Vietnam Stock Market for economic growth

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeAug 3, 20229 min read

Vietnam’s economy is booming due to China’s closure. We review the ways to invest successfully in Vietnam stock market.

Financial risks Timing risks

Work Permits in Vietnam are Tougher to get

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeJul 30, 20227 min read

In 2022 Vietnam needs to re-open to work after 2 years of complete lockdown March-2020 to March 2022.

Timing risks

Vietnam is Reopening in 2022, but Travel Visas are Still a Problem.

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeJun 3, 202211 min read

When will the pre-Covid level of 1.5Mio visitors/month be back? Is Vietnam travel visa really open to tourists in 2022?

Health risks Timing risks

Buying Covid Travel Insurance in Vietnam & Worldwide

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeMay 29, 20221 min read

Travel Visitors for work Expatriation or Tourism, may need a travel insurance to cover the costs of Covid

Health risks Partners’ risks Timing risks

Vietnam Reopens in 2022 for Tourist Visa

Tam Ho, Editor-at-largeApr 13, 20228 min read

We summarize the Ministry of Interior security decisions about opening Vietnam post-Covid with strict enforcement of the rules for long-term visa and work permits.