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5 Radical Habits of the World’s Greatest People
Five “outside the box” hacks for 2017. To complement our 2017 New Year Resolutions from Vietnam’s top performers, we’ve compiled a short list of radical habits used by the world’s most renowned individuals. If you lacked momentum in 2016, consider this article a getaway car to something new. Work a few of these into your daily
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4 Reasons to Start Looking Amazing with Bespoke
Kim Kardashian pays $5,000. You can do better for $145. If you are like most individuals, custom-fit (bespoke) clothing may be just an afterthought. While the idea of clothes that fit you perfectly and look great is appealing, the notion of inconvenience associated with taking measurements and long tailor visits have held you back. Well here
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HPG [O-PF +11.2%] – Yuan Devaluation Weighs on Steel Margin
September 10, 2015. Hoa Phat Group (HPG), Steel producer We lower TP by 4% as Yuan devaluation weighs on steel margins and construction steel price fell by 7% over July & August. We also deduct from the TP, VND 770 per share amounting to a provision for the agri business. Yuan devaluation totalling 2.9% during
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CBRE: Vietnam Serviced Apartment Infographics
November 1, 2016 Today’s infographic set from CBRE covers the latest in Vietnam’s serviced apartments ecosystem. You will find the latest rents, vacancy rates, and supply units broken down by Grade. If you find this infographic useful, be sure to also check out CBRE’s infographic reports on Vietnam’s GDP, foreign direct investment, and asset classes, and Vietnam’s
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Land of Smiles and Timeless Charm – Part 2
February 22, 2016 Vietnam has two major international entry and exit points those being Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Both Airports have recently increased capacity with Ho Chi Minh City boasting a capacity of 25 million and Hanoi 15 million max per year. Hanoi has close to 400 international/regional flights per week whilst HCMC
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Big C Vietnam Could be Worth EUR 750
February 21, 2016 According to Wall Street Journal, Casino Group may receive about EUR 4 billion from selling Big C Thailand and Big C Vietnam to Thailand TCC Group. Bloomberg also forecasts that Casino group may sell Big C Vietnam with a price of EUR 750 million. With price ranging from EUR 750 million to
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HCM Installs Flood Sensors Ahead of Monsoon Season
Photo: VNA/VNS Ho Chi Minh City is preparing in advance for the 2017 monsoon season by installing flood sensors throughout the city. Ho Chi Minh City Urban Drainage Company will install flood sensors in 32 hotspot areas of the city where floodwaters were a problem last year. The sensors will serve as a warning system
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Vietnam’s Online Retail Sales Will More Than Double by 2020
February 21, 2016 The Vietnam E-Commerce Association said online retailers in the country will continue to rake in huge revenues in the next five years with sales expected to hit US$10 billion in 2020. Online retailers posted sales of $4 billion last year and they are going to make $10 billion in 2020, accounting for
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Venture Capital in Overdrive
June 24, 2016 Venture capital is in overdrive, with new disruption strategies, models, and technologies sprouting out by the week. It can be difficult to keep pace with this blitzkrieg of innovation.
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HSC Securities: Dat Xanh Outperforming
September 9, 2016 Disclaimer: the opinions expressed herein are that of HSC Securities and not of VietnamAdvisors. This is NOT a solicitation to buy or sell securities. DXG share prices has underperformed YTD given concerns about their poor Q1 performance; dilution fears and some media attention earlier in the year. Concerns more or less priced in
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State-Owned Enterprise Reform
In the year 2000 there were over 10,000 SOE’s and today the number is less than 2000, yet SOE reform still remains high on the agenda of the international community. Vietnam’s development partners, told the Government at last week’s Vietnam Development Partnership Forum, that as Vietnam further integrates into the global economy under the Trans
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Sweet Twenty Broke Highest Grossing Film Record
February 22, 2016 The Vietnamese film Sweet Twenty, a remake of the Korean film Miss Granny, became the highest grossing film in the history of Vietnam. According to the South Korean media conglomerate, CJ E&M, the film has earned $4.76 million in Vietnam since it was released on December 11 last year. CJ E&M is
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Experience: BikeNBrunch Hanoi
BikeNBrunch is a fun event to plan if you are visiting Hanoi. The group meets once a month for a two-hour morning bike ride followed by a festive brunch at a designated restaurant. The bike routes vary every month, and all ages are welcome. It is is a fun, relaxed, one of a kind morning out
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The Opportunity for Renewable Energy
September 07, 2016 Average energy demand in Vietnam is increasing on average by 11% per annum from 2011 to 2015. The country has moved from being a coal exporter to an importer and is expected to import 17 million tons of coal per annum by 2020 accounting for 31% of coal demand from electricity production. At
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YOLO Pictures: The Story of Van Tich
The Little Prince just got a whole lot more colorful. A beautiful short film from our friends at YOLO Pictures. The story follows a father who travels across space to discover new planets for his son. See who they meet on the way, take in the places they go, and revel in the wonderful animation.
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Miss Vietnam 2015: The World’s Most Beautiful Lecturer
Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 just happens to be a professor. While researching the best universities in Vietnam for a coming article, we came upon a fun fact. One of the lecturers at the Saigon College of Arts, Culture, and Tourism and is none other Pham Huong. For those unfamiliar, she was crowned Miss Vietnam 2015
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The Improving Business Climate in Vietnam
The Government continues to assert its intention to improve the business environment with the reduction in requirements for inspections licenses and sub-licenses. The Ministry of Planning and Investment announced in early January that in 2018 they want to see Vietnam in the Top 50-60 countries in the global competitive indices, namely the World Bank’s Global
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Marou Chocolate: Vietnam’s Most Delicious Secret
Willie Wonka’s mouth is watering a flood right now. He just discovered one of Asia’s most delicious secrets. The new kings of chocolate are Vincent Mourou and Samuel Maruta, two French expats who have received a slew of international awards for crafting some of the finest artisan chocolate bars in the world. Their shop, Marou,
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Sustainable Tourism Brings Many Opportunities
Tourism ministers and senior representatives of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum adopted a statement on Monday on promoting sustainable tourism for an inclusive and interconnected Asia-Pacific region and enhanced co-operation on sustainable and inclusive development. The outcome was announced at a press conference after the APEC High-Level Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Tourism held in
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