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Complaints About Work Permits Lead to Decree in Vietnam for Improvements
The Work Permit Decree 70 update introduces significant changes to regulations governing work permits and work permit exemption certificates in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s Real Estate Construction and Risks for Expats
The world of residential construction in Vietnam is full of high-rise projects and mini apartments that are a billion-dollar business..
The Moto Registration and Lucky Number Plates
In Vietnam, a new law mandates that motorbike owners must have registration cards in their name and the original plate on the “carte verte à legacy of French colonial administration.” However, the swift implementation has led to unintended consequences, especially for expatriates and enthusiasts of “lucky number plates.”
The COVID Repatriation Scandal
Amidst Vietnam’s long-awaited reopening in August 2023, a sinister tale of corruption unfolds, overshadowing Vietnam’s joyous moment. The nation faces a momentous reckoning, as it seeks to unravel the intricate web of corruption and ask whether justice will ever prevail.
Embracing the VUCA Mindset for Expats Thriving in Vietnam
Embracing the VUCA mindset is not just a strategy for surviving in the modern world; it’s a blueprint for thriving, especially for expats in Vietnam.
REMINDER: Journalism in Vietnam Stuck in the Cold War Era – A Glimpse into Pre-1989 Style Reporting
Vietnamese journalism is trapped in the past, reliant on government funding, and lacking independence. Conclusion: be your own investigative journalist in Vietnam.
Insider Info : Part 2, The Bermuda triangle of information in Vietnam
This is the second article of a two part series on censorship and information available in Vietnam and Asia. In Part 1, we looked for answers through artificial intelligence, or rather the superficial information accessible in a politically correct world.This article, available for Insider Info members only, looks at the same questions, but with information available on the outside.
Part 1, The Bermuda triangle of information exists in Vietnam and Asian countries
Getting relevant information is difficult as it is a monopoly and the release is ‘the bright side of the world’. Whether you purchase it to market research firms. Or you can start getting a habit of doubts, collect and recoup from various sources to make an informed decision… and Facebook is 1 of a dozen possible sources we use.
Thomson Medical Group, listed on the Singapore stock market, buys FV Hospital Ho Chi Minh city. Is the Wow effect justified?
Even with TMG making Vietnam’s
biggest healthcare transaction to-date, in the healthcare and finance sectors we will adopt a wait and see stance.
How to work effectively in the Vietnam business environment?
To work effectively in Vietnam, expats must navigate 5 different personas with sensitivity and adaptability.