If you spend any time in Vietnam you are bound to meet at least one person named Nguyễn. Nguyễn is not just the most common family name in Vietnam, it is a symbol of the nation. It is a name which was even borne by Ho Chi Minh in his early life, before he adopted [...]

A permanent residence card is the solution for people who wish to regularly visit to stay in Vietnam for a longer period. It is perfect for people that wish to retire in Vietnam and for other people who want to stay in Vietnam without a work permit.
At point c, item 1, article 13 Ordinance on immigration, [...]

Have you ever received cold calls from a “leading financial institution” that tries to sell you some investment or retirement plan? After asking questions about the potential investor’s financial needs or habits and attempting to build rapport, the cold caller sets up a meeting for you with a financial adviser. Then this adviser makes promises [...]

As many expats in Vietnam have experienced, the Government recently became firmer with the applications and extensions of business visas. In fact, foreigners in Vietnam have been required to a have a work permit and a business visa for quite some time, but before it has not been enforced and most expats in Vietnam have [...]

Tax Issues
Imagine you have two options to get home from work: drive across a toll bridge (pay the dollar and get home early) or a free bridge (located outside the city centre). If you went over the toll bridge without paying the toll, you would be violating the law. If, however, you drive the extra [...]

In recent years, the continuous growth in the industrial sector and expansion of the service sector has provided career opportunities for foreigners in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, two main leading cities, in term of job availability across Vietnam. Followed these two cities are Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Hai Duong and Ba Ria [...]

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