According to new data announced by the General Customs Administration, collected through the first half of November, phones and components are still Vietnam’s largest export commodity group with sales of more than USD 52 billion. Phones and components will remain a strategic export group of Vietnam, worth more than USD 52 billion by 2022. Photo: Vu Duc. In particular, in the first half of November (November 1-15), Vietnam’s exports of phones and components reached USD 2.38 billion, a decrease of USD 290 million, which corresponds to a decrease of 10.9% compared to the second half of October. However, accumulated from…
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Surpassing Dubai and Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur is the most liveable city for expats thanks to low taxes and housing costs. Bloomberg reported that according to research by US company Preply, Kuala Lumpur is the most livable city for expats. Thanks to taxes and low housing costs, foreigners in Malaysia only need to spend about USD 1,091/month. This is followed by Tbilisi (Georgia), Lisbon, Dubai and Bangkok. The rankings are based on affordability, internet connection, safety and local language issues. Tbilisi – the second city on the list – is considered safe, has a relatively low cost of living and many…
The travel newspaper Escape advises tourists to choose Vietnam as a destination if they want to travel budget-friendly. Vietnam is a destination that attracts the attention of many international tourists. Photo: Shutterstock. According to the World Bank, Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, with GDP expected to reach 7.2% this year. It’s this and a number of other factors that have helped keep inflation low and the cost of living cheaper in Vietnam than in Australia, Escape writes. Visitors can choose services with better prices when traveling to Vietnam. Drinking beer Drinking beer in Hanoi…
Vietnam’s exports of computers, electronic products and components continue to grow at double-digit rates, with the US still the most important market. According to data from the General Customs, the import-export turnover of computers, electronic products and components reached USD 121.6 billion as of November 15, 2022, accounting for 18.86% of the country’s total import and export turnover. With exports reaching USD 48.3 billion, an increase of 12.6% (equivalent to USD 5.4 billion). In terms of export markets, the US leads, followed by China, the European Union (EU) and South Korea. In the first 10 months of the year alone,…
Foreign tourists in Ho Chi Minh City talk about how they enjoy the biggest football event in the world. Alex Flavio (left) and Brittany (right) both travel and watch the World Cup in Vietnam. “I asked my friends where to go to enjoy the World Cup atmosphere, they suggested to go to Ho Chi Minh City,” said Hannah, a British female tourist. Must go to Vietnam to watch World Cup Hannah’s group of friends plan to travel to Vietnam for a month. She is accompanied by Morgan and Ruari, who both enjoy the way football games are experienced in Vietnam.…
For Vietnamese who are thinking about working abroad, now is a good time to do so. Many countries have eased travel restrictions and in some cases are even eagerly seeking skilled and qualified Vietnamese workers to integrate into their societies. A good example of this is as a TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) teacher. Below is a guide to some of the best places to teach TEFL abroad, as well as some helpful tips for making that transition smooth and seamless. In addition, there will also be some examples of how to make TEFL classes fun and engaging…
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) today inaugurated the 2022 Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE) to support Vietnam in meeting its COP26 commitments. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and EuroCham Vietnam representatives at GEFE GEFE also strives to achieve the development goals set out in its National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030. Academics, innovators, students and policy makers from Europe, Vietnam and Southeast Asia will participate in panel discussions, an exhibition and business-to-business and business-to-government discussions during this ambitious three-day event. On the first day of the three-day program, nearly 500 attendees listened to leaders from…
Born in 1961 in Austin, Texas, Tom Ford studied art history at New York University and later architecture at Parsons School of Design in New York. Ford then moved to the Parsons campus in Paris, and while completing his senior year of architecture there, he suddenly decided to switch to fashion. Tom Ford took a year off from school to work in the press office of French luxury fashion house Chloé in Paris. After graduating, he worked for sportswear designer Cathy Hardwick. The first big break in Ford’s career came when he moved to Milan in 1990 and became a…
Here, overtime is discouraged and most people do not consider it necessary. In fact, if you have to work overtime, people will rate your planning and time management skills as poor. Culture promotes balance in life, sufficient rest According to Business Culture, Sweden is one of the countries that have introduced policies to improve work-life balance for its citizens. For example, flexible working arrangements and holiday arrangements were tested. The Swedish government has been proactive in reducing the work-life conflicts that most women often face. They also encourage men to participate more in housework and parenting. Parental leave is designed…
The two have consistently tried to outdo each other in new car sales, performance and styling. GM has gained an edge in recent years thanks to a better financial position and an early shift to electric and autonomous vehicles. And most recently, third quarter results show that they knocked their opponents out of the game. The investment landscape for U.S. automakers is increasingly diversifying as companies separated by just $1 billion in market cap have different solutions centered around electric and autonomous vehicles. GM has diversified as much as possible around its self-driving car and battery businesses, with plans to…