In the last five years, Vietnam has been heavily relying on foreign sugar supply. But the state’s efforts and international performance are bringing a golden opportunity to Vietnam to regain its home market.

There are about 25,000 foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) in Vietnam, a small figure compared with the 800,000 operational Vietnamese enterprises. But FIEs are the major players in most business fields.

After decades of development, many family-run groups have begun the power transition process. The next generations have taken over leadership, while veteran businesspeople are retiring from their positions.

Kaneya Manabu, 42, has been living in Vietnam for seven years. He decided to come to Vietnam after 35 years of living and working in Japan.

Working as a cadaver carer for many years, Kim said he sometimes becomes tired and exhausted. But he has never considered giving the job up because he feels sorry for the dead, who are washed and made up for the last time in their lives.