News & editorial
News filed in 2017
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 2017, newest first
December 17, 2017 · Guide
Dental Braces Types: Metal, Ceramic and Clear Aligners
Dental braces types explained in plain words: metal, ceramic, lingual and clear aligners, how they look, how to keep them clean and what to ask a clinic.
November 24, 2017 · Guide
Facebook Pixel Setup: Track Sales From Your Ads
Facebook pixel setup in plain steps: install the code, add standard events and check they fire before you spend on ads. A guide for Vietnamese advertisers.
October 7, 2017 · Guide
Laptop Buying Guide: RAM, SSD and Warranty Basics
This laptop buying guide shows which specs matter for office and study use, and how to check RAM, SSD and warranty terms at the shop.
September 9, 2017 · Guide
VietGAP Label: What the Vegetable Certification Means
The vietgap label shows a farm follows Vietnam's good farming rules for fresh vegetables. Learn what it covers, how to check it and what it cannot prove.
August 13, 2017 · Guide
LCL vs FCL Shipping: Which Suits a Small Importer
LCL vs FCL shipping compared for small importers: volume, cost, handling and transit time, with a plain rule for when to pay for a full container.
July 18, 2017 · Guide
Bitcoin in Vietnam: Why It Is Not Legal Tender
Bitcoin in Vietnam is not legal tender. Here is what the State Bank of Vietnam said in 2014 and the risks it listed, in plain words.
June 5, 2017 · Guide
Air Purifier Buying Guide: CADR and Filters Explained
An air purifier buying guide for households: read the CADR numbers, match the unit to your room, and compare filters, noise and running costs.
May 6, 2017 · Guide
IELTS Test Centre in Vietnam: How to Book Safely
Choosing an IELTS test centre in Vietnam? Book only through British Council or IDP, check the test details yourself, and avoid agents selling results.
April 18, 2017 · Guide
AdWords Quality Score: How It Sets Your Click Price
Learn how your AdWords quality score sets click price, what its three parts mean, and simple fixes that can lower cost per click for small advertisers.
March 22, 2017 · Guide
Personal Income Tax Finalization in Vietnam: What to File
Personal income tax finalization in Vietnam: who must file, the 90-day window after year end, and the documents to gather before 31 March.
February 6, 2017 · Guide
Pharmacy License in Vietnam: How to Check a Drugstore
A pharmacy license in Vietnam has two parts. Learn what a drugstore must show and how to check it with your provincial Department of Health.
January 8, 2017 · Guide
Tet Travel Booking: Trains, Flights and Buses Early
Tet travel booking made simple: when to buy train, flight and bus tickets, how to avoid unofficial sellers, and what to do if sold out.