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.”
Read MoreCategory: Partners’ risks
What is amazing is the number of partnership failures, really big failures leading to bankruptcies and at times to suicide. We say partners at large can be the biggest deception of your life: the country lawmakers, your local partners, landlords, taxman, lawyers, judges, police… but also your boss, supplier or your partner-in-life (local or expatriate).
Why the Michelin Guide Vietnam 2024 Will Continue to Spark Controversy: Part 3 Protecting brands, chef image and reputation in a copycat country
Controversy surrounds the Michelin Guide’s presence in Vietnam and Asia, but the evolving culinary landscape and expanding guide point to a brighter future.
Read MoreMission Impossible: find a top leader for Vietnam, more Presidents since 2023
Why did Vietnam new president Vo Van Thuong resign after one year? is the question everyone asks. But more importantly, Why is it so difficult to recruit a good president for Vietnam’s stability and growth?
Read MoreUS Commerce denies 2002-2024 revision of Vietnam NME Non Market Economy status
Expats and citizens contemplating credit in this dynamic market must tread carefully, understanding the complexities of secured assets, valuation challenges, and legal intricacies.
Read MoreWRLife health insurer Asia review: Fake or real?
Expats and retirees coming to Vietnam, Thailand, ASEAN looking for cheap healthcare insurance, are targeted by cheap local insurers or pure fake insurer registered in unregulated countries. Beware!
Read MoreAI, semicon and tech Unicorn in Vietnam, Game over!
Why the Gafam and Nvidia passed on Vietnam as an investment destination for AI, semicon and cloud services?
Read MoreWhy most deadly apartment building fires are Located in Hanoi North Vietnam?
Why the most deadly apartment building fires concentrate in Hanoi?
Read MoreHow to work effectively with Vietnamese knowing the 5 types of mindset at work?
To work effectively in Vietnam, expats must navigate 5 different personas with sensitivity and adaptability.
Read MoreEl clasico Love at first Tinder: ‘Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia: F- or get F-, that is the question?’
Valentine’s Day is here and a good time to inspect the darker side of building romantic relationships in Vietnam for expats.
Read MoreNavigating Credit Opportunities and Risks in Vietnam
Expats and citizens contemplating credit in this dynamic market must tread carefully, understanding the complexities of secured assets, valuation challenges, and legal intricacies.
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