Vietnamese economy is among the fastest growing economies in the new millennium - average 6.5% within the last 10 years (source: CIA Factbook). Industries are gradually shifting away from agriculture productions and more into manufacturing and services: (source: EU Trade Commission - click for large size) Also, GDP per capita has been growing and is currently at its highest … [Read more...] about Buying and Selling with Vietnam
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The Cost of Traffic Accidents in Vietnam
Natural disasters happen everywhere unpredictably; there is not much that we can do about it yet. However, deaths caused by preventable accidents are among the most disheartening to me. In Vietnam, preventable accidents are the cause of more than 10,000 deaths every year. This number is unnecessarily high and has caused more than just pain and grieves for the ones who are … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traffic Accidents in Vietnam
World Cup in Vietnam: Bão! (Storm the streets!)
World Cup is ON! Everyone is waiting, staying up all night, screaming, crying, laughing, and hugging in Vietnam for time like this! Before the game: People in Vietnam don't buy TV very often; we usually change our TV once every 4 years (at least my house did). And guess what? The 4 years cycle of buying to TV in Vietnam coincide with the World Cup events. During this … [Read more...] about World Cup in Vietnam: Bão! (Storm the streets!)
Philanthropy Feature: Viet Hope
About a month ago, I volunteered at Boston's biggest annual Vietnamese event: the Tet Festival! For those who are unfamiliar with Tet, VTP has featured a wide array of articles including what to do (and what not to do) on Tet. Tet in Boston brought together the community for cultural entertainment and performances from local talents. There were numerous booths and local … [Read more...] about Philanthropy Feature: Viet Hope
Vietnam the Baby Asian Tiger
Welcome to the year of the Tiger, 4707 on the Lunar calendar. Looking back at the last ten years (4697 to 4707, if you will), the country that has been most tiger-like is Vietnam. Of course, I am referring to the term “Asian Tiger,” given to the economic power houses Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea. But if Vietnam is a tiger, it’s still a baby with a lot of … [Read more...] about Vietnam the Baby Asian Tiger