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UK investment set to power up Việt Nams renewables programme

UK investment set to power up Việt Nam’s renewables programme

Brian Spence explains how his old and new homelands are increasingly converging in the investment sphere, particularly in renewable energy.
Why exclusivity is essential in Viet Nams MA market

Why exclusivity is essential in Viet Nam’s M&A market

Seven top tips to get the best price for your business in 2020
Why finance can be a real force for good

Why finance can be a real force for good

Brian Spence explains why the financial services sector needs more recognition as a force for good this Christmas.
From push to pull: why its time for financial planning to take centre stage

From push to pull: why it’s time for financial planning to take centre stage

Professional financial planning is fairly nascent in Viet Nam, meaning that I spend quite a lot of time explaining the concept and its merits to our local clients.
10 ways to get MA deals across the line

10 ways to get M&A deals across the line

There has been plenty of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) action in Viet Nam in recent months and, so far, momentum does not appear to be fading – notwithstanding its relatively small size in comparison with more developed markets.
Build a balanced portfolio in four easy steps

Build a balanced portfolio in four easy steps

Last month, I shared my thoughts on how to prepare for stock market investment. This month, we get more specific and explore how to build a balanced portfolio.
How to pop your cherry in Viet Nams stock market

How to pop your cherry in Viet Nam’s stock market

You’re ready to start investing. It might seem like a small step, but years from now you’ll look back and realise how meaningful this moment was to your financial future. This could be the defining decision that helped you achieve...
Seven life-changing financial resolutions for 2019

Seven life-changing financial resolutions for 2019

Do you have some bad financial habits? If so, then you are certainly not alone, since a massive 78 per cent of us will admit to behaving badly with money, according to a new survey by financial services provider OneFamily.
How will Trumps trade tariffs affect Asian growth?

How will Trump’s trade tariffs affect Asian growth?

This week, Brian Spence, our resident expat financial expert, digs deeper into why global tensions may put a brake on Vietnamese growth.
A tale of two cities – An expat entrepreneurs view

A tale of two cities – An expat entrepreneur’s view

Brian Spence, our expat financial services expert, explains why the entrepreneurial culture and infrastructure in Viet Nam provide such fertile ground for new businesses.
UK unicorns and the magic that makes them

UK unicorns and the magic that makes them

Brian Spence, our expat financial services expert, considers some UK start-ups that have hit a valuation of US$1 billion or more in recent years – and the magic that made them.
Why data localisation might become a big investment story

Why data localisation might become a big investment story

Brian Spence, our expat financial services expert, explains why he believes the recently-approved Law on Cybersecurity could result in a big boost for the Vietnamese economy.  
Government Clampdown Great For Inward Investment

Government Clampdown Great For Inward Investment

As I have highlighted several times in this column, Viet Nam now has the second fastest growing economy in the world, after China.
Sending your kids overseas to study is possible

Sending your kids overseas to study is possible

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Why VN is such fertile ground for female entrepreneurs

Why VN is such fertile ground for female entrepreneurs

Viet Nam is a hotbed of entrepreneurialism generally, but is particularly fertile ground for budding business women. Here, our expat financial services expert Brian Spence examines the trend.