News & editorial
News filed in 2013
News and editorial on file: registry notices, a market trend note, a buyer's guide and methodology explainers. Each carries a date and comes from the editorial team.
Filed in 2013, newest first
December 7, 2013 · Guide
Dental Clinic License in Vietnam: What to Ask to See
A dental clinic license in Vietnam has two parts: one for the clinic, one for each dentist. Here is what to ask to see before treatment.
November 20, 2013 · Guide
Incoterms 2010 Explained for Vietnam Importers
Incoterms 2010 explained in plain words: what the eleven trade terms say about who pays freight and who carries risk, for Vietnam importers.
October 4, 2013 · Guide
Vietnam Visa on Arrival: How to Pick a Safe Agency
Vietnam visa on arrival explained: what the approval letter is, who issues it, and five checks to spot an unreliable visa agency before you pay.
September 21, 2013 · Guide
English Center in Vietnam: Ten Checks Before You Enrol
An english center in Vietnam can look good and still fall short. Ten plain checks on licence, teachers, class size, levels, tests and refunds.
August 6, 2013 · Guide
Energy Label in Vietnam: How to Read the Energy Level
Energy label in Vietnam explained: which appliances need one, the two label types, how to read the energy level, and what the label leaves out.
July 26, 2013 · Guide
Online Shopping in Vietnam: What Sellers Must Show You
Online shopping in Vietnam has new seller rules from July 1, 2013. See what a shop must show you and how to check that its website is notified.
June 17, 2013 · Guide
Google Analytics for Small Business: Five Reports to Read
Google analytics for small business made simple: five standard reports that show where visitors come from and what they do on your site.
May 18, 2013 · Guide
Vietnam Labor Code 2012: What Employers Need to Know
The vietnam labor code 2012 takes effect May 1, 2013. See what it changes for employers on contracts, probation, leave, overtime and records.
April 12, 2013 · Guide
Supplement Label in Vietnam: What Must Be Printed
A supplement label in vietnam must show the name, the responsible company and the origin. See what else the rules require and how to read the fine print.
March 17, 2013 · Guide
Verify a Vietnamese Company: Registration and Tax Code
How to verify a Vietnamese company before you sign: ask for the registration certificate and tax code, then check them against the public portal.
February 22, 2013 · Guide
Consumer Rights in Vietnam: How to Complain and Get Help
Consumer rights in Vietnam explained: what the 2010 law gives buyers and the steps to take when a purchase goes wrong, from seller to mediation to court.
January 23, 2013 · Guide
Tet Gift Basket Checklist: Labels, Dates and Sellers
Tet gift basket checklist for Vietnamese buyers: check the Vietnamese label, production and expiry dates and seller details before Tet on February 10.