Should you buy the Ultra and enjoy the new 200-megapixel camera or stick with a smaller handset? We have recommendations. SAMSUNG HAS THREE new flagship smartphones in honor of 2023: the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra. They are available for pre-order now and will officially go on sale from February 17. But should you upgrade? If you need a new phone, which Galaxy S23 model is best for you? We explain what’s different between each model, what’s new and which one is best for you. We’ve also featured some of the best Galaxy S23 promotions from Samsung and mobile…
Author: Kevin Le
Statistics site Numbeo named Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City the fifth and 14th safest cities in Southeast Asia, respectively. Founded more than 1,000 years ago, Vietnam’s capital Hanoi is rich in history, with the streets of the sprawling Old Quarter dating back to the 14th century. Wandering these tree-lined avenues past crumbling colonial facades, you will feel like you have stepped back in time. However, today’s Hanoi is about much more than the past. The old town is being revitalized with modern cafes, world-class restaurants and cool art galleries. When the sun goes down you have a choice of…
The Sydney Morning Herald’s Traveler recently identified the Mekong Delta as one of the world’s most attractive places in 2023 that visitors should not miss. Traveller’s writer Ben Groundwater shares that there are many different ways to explore this rich delta of Vietnam. Tourists can take a boat trip on the river or look for more luxurious options. “You can book a full-day tour departing from Ho Chi Minh City or go on your own with a motorbike rented by locals to see the scenery of the Vietnamese countryside,” the Australian newspaper suggested ways to visit the Mekong Delta. Regardless…
A Vietnamese man in HCMC was arrested by local police on Jan. 31 after stealing 108 taels (four kg) of gold from a local shop two days earlier, local media reported. According to the report, 37-year-old Pham Van Nu has been arrested by the police and is being investigated for theft. On Sunday, the owner of a gold shop in District 12 of Vietnam’s HCMC reported that all gold for sale on God of Wealth Day, worth VND 4.5 billion ($192,000), had disappeared. CCTV showed that a suspicious man had moved into the shop for stealing the gold. The suspect…
Vietnam registered 10,800 newly established enterprises in January 2023, up 0.7% from the previous month and down 16.6% from the same period last year, the Ministry of Planning and Investment reported. According to the report, there were a total of 15,100 enterprises that returned to business, an increase of 146.8% and a decline of 21.2% year-on-year, bringing the total number of new ventures and businesses returning to business in January to 25,900 . annual decline of 19.3%. “Vietnam remains an attractive investment destination for many companies. Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the global crisis, foreign direct investment…
On the first working day after the Lunar New Year 2023, foreign suppliers such as Facebook, Google, Apple… have declared and paid 1,800 billion VND in taxes. According to information from the General Tax Office, from the first working day after the Lunar New Year, January 27, foreign suppliers have declared and paid taxes of VND 1,800 billion through the Portal for Foreign Suppliers. Via Portal for foreign suppliers, Meta (Facebook) declared and paid tax of 34.5 million Euros, Google declared and paid tax of 28.8 million USD, Apple declared and paid tax of 174 billion VND… Facebook, Google, Apple……
The move is intended to attract more international tourists to Vietnam The visa waiver period for foreigners entering Vietnam is likely to be extended from 15 to 30 days, according to a draft directive from the prime minister on attracting international tourists to Vietnam, local media reported. Under the draft directive prepared by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Public Security will work with relevant ministries, agencies and municipalities to extend the visa waiver period for citizens of countries entitled to Vietnam’s visa-free policy. In addition, e-Visas will be issued to citizens of all Vietnam tourism…
Few people have had a greater or more positive impact on the way we drive than William Phelps Eno, known as the “father of road safety.” New York City native Eno – who invented the stop sign around the turn of the 20th century – once found inspiration for his career in a horse-drawn carriage traffic jam he experienced as a child in Manhattan in 1867: “There were only about a dozen horses and carriages involved, and all it took was a little order to keep the traffic moving,” he later wrote. “Yet no one was quite sure what to…
GBS – Global Business Services LLC, a business law firm, makes it easier to start a business in Vietnam through its business registration service, the Associated Press (APNews) reported. According to APNews, the service is now available on the https://gbs.com.vn website. The service supports foreign companies in applying for multiple business and tax registrations. Included in the package: Checking the availability of the company name; Investment Registration Certificate (IRC); Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC); the company’s seal and seal registration certificate and the company’s tax code; Open a bank account. It means that foreign companies no longer have to go to…
Home renovations offer homeowners the opportunity to transform their property into the home of their dreams while improving the value of the home. And with the changing of the seasons, you may have decided it’s time for a change. Whether you recently purchased an older home or have lived in the same home for years, our home remodeling checklist will help you achieve your ideal home. Plan ahead We’re sure you’ve had some ideas in mind since you started thinking about remodeling and designing. It is now time for those thoughts to become reality. Make a list of all the…