Will Vietnam have its first bullet train? You may recall our very informative yet slightly comical article last week outlining the various modes of transportation in Vietnam. Bikes, mopeds, cyclos, buses, and even cow carts may be effective locally; however, there must be more time-saving and cost-effective modes of transportation across the country. Though it has been years … [Read more...] about A Bullet Across Vietnam
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Getting that Job in Vietnam
Last week, one of our writers wrote about what to do after getting a job in Vietnam. This week, I'm going to work backwards a little and talk about what it takes to get a job in Vietnam. Now that's of course a very broad topic and successful strategies for getting a job in Vietnam vary depending on who you're targeting, but I'm going to talk generally today about foreigners … [Read more...] about Getting that Job in Vietnam
What Comes After Landing the Job?
Searching for a job in Vietnam while living abroad can be a difficult process, especially due to the long-distance traveling during the interview process. As previously reported by OneVietnam, searching for a job begins online and through personal networks. However, the process of transitioning to a job in Vietnam does not end with a job offer. Pass forward from when you finish … [Read more...] about What Comes After Landing the Job?
European Union – Vietnam Commence Free-Trade Talk
Free-Trade negotiations between Vietnam and the European Union began Tuesday. This is incredibly exciting news for many reasons cited below. Before diving into the details of this potentia free-trade pact, I was reminded of my conversation with local Vietnamese business owners a couple years ago. We were discussing the clothing industry in Vietnam. The gentleman before me … [Read more...] about European Union – Vietnam Commence Free-Trade Talk
Where to Start Looking for a Job in Vietnam
As our interest in Vietnam grows, some of us will come to think about the possibility of working in Vietnam or, if we are already working there, finding alternatives to our current jobs. Despite being affected by the worldwide recession, Vietnam’s economy continues to grow and foreign direct investments lead the way in directing resources, including manpower, towards certain … [Read more...] about Where to Start Looking for a Job in Vietnam