Why do Vietnamese set up businesses in other countries?

Many Vietnamese businessmen decide to register their businesses in other countries because they hope they can get more transparent information, have better opportunities to access investors, and have good brands they can market. 

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 Road complaint hotline coming soon, Rules issued on steering committees for animal epidemics control, Provinces asked to teach students swimming skills, Hanoi: Nearly 700 food safety violations detected in five months

PhD inflation in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Many PhD dissertations are seen as ‘useless’ and ‘nonsensical’. Why does Vietnam have too many PhDs?

Consumers set for squeeze as power costs skyrocket

 VietNamNet Bridge – The use of many power supply sources, including high-priced sources, has caused Electricity of Viet Nam (EVN)’s costs to soar, leading to the possibility of future power hikes.

Tranh temple and the story of the Tranh River Genie

 Hai Duong province has rich historical and cultural traditions and a number of festivals that reflect folk beliefs of the Red River Delta. Tranh Temple in Ninh Giang district is a famous and holy site.

The initiators of Ethics Code of Conduct for Cyber Peace and Security

 VietNamNet Bridge – Those who initiated the Ethics Code of Conduct for Cyber Peace and Security desire to build a healthy Internet environment so that the Internet can promote good and restrict bad things.

Creative spaces kindle artistic dreams

 Creative centers such as Hanoi Creative City, Heritage Space, Hanoi Rock City, and Nha San Collective and Station 3A in HCM city are places where artists can exchange ideas and introduce their new works to the public.

Salaries in Vietnam low by regional standards

 Salaries in Vietnam are lower than in other regional countries, except in Indonesia, where they are the same, according to a salary report from JobStreet.com.

Vietnam's conglomerates prepare next-generation leaders

VietNamNet Bridge - The managers and the ‘souls’ of many large conglomerates are getting older. Who will be their successors?

South Korea, Japan, Singapore scouting for real estate opportunities in Viet Nam

On April 12 South Korean securities firm Mirae Asset Securities Co. announced it would join hands with global investment company AON BGN, a former AON Holdings, to take over Keangnam Ha Noi Landmark Tower

Unlicensed hydropower plant being built in mountainous area

VietNamNet Bridge - Another unlicensed hydropower work is under construction, reporters have found.

Archeological findings reveal Chu Dau pottery’s historical value

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Chu Dau pottery of Hai Duong province was first created in the 13th century and flourished until the 17th century before it waned in popularity.

Belgo-French duo opens marketplace for Vietnam artisans’ products

 VietNamNet Bridge – Belgo-French duo Bernard Seys and Lous Adrien Fabre have initiated an idea to bring bespoke products by Vietnamese artisans directly to customers all over the world via their newly-launched marketplace Efaisto.com.

The Vietnamese community in Berlin’s Dong Xuan Centre

 VietNamNet Bridge – In a corner of East Berlin, there is an Asian market at the Dong Xuan Centre that has gained popularity as a little piece of Southeast Asia and prominence for its inexpensive great food served in plastic bowls.

Dragon Capital hails positive steps by new PM

 Dominic Scriven, chairman of Dragon Capital, shared with VIR his proposals for Vietnam to attract more inbound foreign capital flows.

Climate change presents challenges for Mekong Delta

 The Mekong Delta, known for its fertility and rice fields, has been facing enormous challenges posed by climate change and upstream activities, according to environmental officials.

VN sausage market sees fierce competition

 The Vietnamese food market is witnessing an increasingly fierce competition between sausage manufacturers, with the participation of many famous brand names like VISSAN, Duc Viet and CPV.

Stories told by antiques at Hue Festival

 VietNamNet Bridge - For the first time labor instruments and jewelry dating back to 2,000 years ago or more as well as pottery items of the Nguyen Dynasty are on display in Hue City.

Clay pot making village in central Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Tru Son clay pots are made entirely by hand with a turntable, a few pieces of clout and thin bamboo pieces.

The oldest Russian folk chorus to perfom in Hanoi

 One of the leading Folkloric ensembles in Russia, Kuban Cossack Chorus will travel to Hanoi for a performance in the Vietnam National Academy of Music on May 6.

Vietnam urged to increase use of renewable energy

 The Government’s national power development plan that calls for a higher proportion of power generation from renewable energy by 2030, including water, wind, solar and biomass, has not met its targets or the country’s potential.

Internet grows to 314 million domain names in Q4/2015

VeriSign, Inc. announced that approximately 15 million domain names were added to the internet in the fourth quarter of 2015, bringing the total number of registered domain names to approximately 314 million worldwide.

Vietnamese small auto market brings big profits to car manufacturers

VietNamNet Bridge - Automobile manufacturers complain that the Vietnamese market is too small, but they continue to make profits on the small market.

Realty group requests State policies

 Viet Nam's real estate market needs the Government to issue long-term policies to ensure sustainable growth in the future.

Stunted but cool Hoa Thang Plateau

VietNamNet Bridge - If you’re looking for a quiet escape, somewhere to relax, enjoy sand dunes, lagoons, swimming and fishing, Hoa Thang Palateau in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province is an ideal destination.