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In this month’s Community Focus column, we are continuing the theme of philanthropy, or the giving of one’s time, money, reputation or voice for social …

It is difficult to find and feed your dog a healthy, balanced diet from commercial dog food brands in Vietnam. One reason is the lack …

I’m indebted to SF who helped me with this month’s topic: succession planning.  And I’m adding building a talent pipeline to that.  Both of these …

This summer on my journey back to Blighty, I have been making two lists. One list is things that people who are living in the …

All parents and teachers want to help children while also allowing them the freedom to figure things out on their own, make mistakes, and develop …

The potential benefits from performing resistance exercise, whether it is calisthenics or lifting weights are immense. These benefits are rather well known yet most still …

I was invited to a tasting in Thao Dien last month by Alex Sitari of Vinoteka Ltd, who is importing the sparkling wines of Cricova …

Tran Ngoc Bich moved from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City to open a bun cha restaurant. “It’s easier to live here and do business,” …

Ho Chi Minh City is such a vibrant high-speed place that I consider myself lucky to have caught up with Joan Ibanez, director of food …

I don’t want to be a slave to the gym or to my diet… I follow a lifestyle that enables me to not worry about …

ADHD – or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – is a chronic mental condition which causes disruptive behaviours and is usually diagnosed in childhood. Symptoms of …

For many years, the term emerging markets has been bandied about with great enthusiasm by fund houses and financiers as the next up and coming …

There is a growing demand in Vietnam for pet hospitality services, as more and more pet owners begin treating their pets as family members. Sometimes, …

My week had been moving along nicely, dealing with clients and candidates – juggling commitments as always – and everything seemed to be falling into …

Summertime in Saigon marks the end of the school year for the international community. The exodus of expats ensues as families take advantage of the …

Jan Peeters spent 30 years in the construction industry running his own successful business, but ten years ago he gave it up to start a …