Taxation Elimination

The European Union-Vietnam free trade agreement, what’s in it for me? Dear Marijn, I am an importer of dairy products from Europe. Initially, I focused on butter and buttermilk, but more recently I have started importing dairy spreads and blue-veined cheese as well. I saw an item on the television about a new free trade agreement between the European Union … Read more

Saving Face

Obtaining compensation after a medical error Dear Marijn, Even though my wife is the most beautiful woman on this planet, she insists on having cosmetic surgery. The operation, which should have been pretty straightforward, went horribly wrong and now my wife is facing serious consequences. Apart from the mental suffering, she also needs to go … Read more

Safe Eating

Ensuring the quality and safety of street food in Vietnam is easier said than done Dear Marijn, My name is Daniel and I’ve been working in Ho Chi Minh City as a journalist for about three years now. I love eating street food and I have even written a few stories about it. My friends … Read more

Foreigners To Own Léman Luxury Apartments

Léman Luxury Apartment is located in a prime location coveted by high-class Europeans and Japanese. Since June, foreign customers have begun to take interest in our project, especially since the Housing Act officially went into effect. The reason for this special attraction is our strong commitment towards Léman Luxury Apartments – they completely meet the … Read more

Is marriage a legal prerequisite to cohabitation?

Dear Marijn, My name is Simon and until very recently I was enjoying Ho Chi Minh City life as a single foreign language teacher. Things have changed since I met this wonderful Vietnamese girl. I think she could be the love of my life! But now that I want her to come live with me … Read more

Breaking ground on Vietnam’s luxury real estate market

Foreign home ownership has long been a topic of discussion in Vietnam. Since the law change last month however, the Vietnamese real estate market is, for the first time, opening to foreigners. Under the new law, foreigners can now assume full ownership of Vietnamese properties. Among these, luxury properties are garnering some attention. But what … Read more