Stocks, Mutual Funds and ETF’s

Dear Sven, I read one of your previous articles where you explained the potential benefits and pitfalls of buying stocks on the Vietnamese stock exchanges. You mentioned a few companies that could potentially produce attractive returns for investors. I am a novice investor and do not have the time to manage a portfolio of stocks … Read more

Restaurant Review: TnT BBQ

Delicious low and slow American barbecue with a kick of dynamite Barbecue is popular throughout the world and Vietnam is no exception. The idea of barbecuing meat conjures images of hibachis, pits or propane-fuelled grills where folks can pile on meat until grilled to their liking. This past year, American- style barbecue has made quite … Read more

Grounds & Hounds

Now serving coffee with a side of puppy kisses One of the newest cafes to pair refreshing beverages with cute animals in Saigon recently celebrated its first birthday last month. Hachiko (14 Hoa Sua), a two- storey cafe centered around dogs is nestled along a small street off Phan Xich Long in Phu Nhuan District. … Read more

Haravan, Vietnam’s Answer to Shopify

From the outside, Haravan (a shortened version of the Vietnamese phrase “hai ra vang,” meaning to pick gold like you pick fruit) resembles Shopify and, indeed, at its core they both have the same mission and operate the same way. Shopify’s website states: “We focus on making commerce better for everyone, so businesses can focus … Read more