“Anyone in this 'shipper' business will face these situations at least once. I was lucky to get my money back, but other shippers have had to bear the brunt, [for example] drinking five cups of boba tea or eating two servings of family-sized hotpot [that no-show customers left them with]. It's rather saddening." … [Read more...] about No-shows and other fears: Daily life of food delivery workers in Vietnam
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Six companies get equitisation plans approved in January-August
The Vietnamese Government must sell its stakes in 91 other SOEs by December 31, 2020. Those companies are now managed by the authorities of Ha Noi and HCM City, the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises, and the ministries of Construction and Industry and Trade. … [Read more...] about Six companies get equitisation plans approved in January-August
Vietnam in the late 19th century through a lens
King Duy Tan sits on a palanquin in central Hue Town. His original name was Nguyen Phuc Vinh San (1899-1945), and he ruled Vietnam from 1907 to 1916. According to "Vua Duy Tan" (King Duy Tan), a book written by Hoang Hien and published in 1995, the king was confident in dealing with foreigners and could speak French fluently despite his tender age. … [Read more...] about Vietnam in the late 19th century through a lens
SoftBank Group selling Arm to NVIDIA for up to $40 billion
This file photo taken on May 27, 2019 shows a photographer taking pictures in front of the logo for British chip designer ARM in Taipei. Japan's SoftBank Group said on September 14, 2020 it is selling British chip designer Arm to US chip company NVIDIA for up to 40 billion USD, potentially creating a new giant in the industry.(photo: Sam YEH / AFP) If approved, the deal will be one of the largest acquisitions anywhere in the world this year, and will propel NVIDIA to the forefront of the semiconductor sector. … [Read more...] about SoftBank Group selling Arm to NVIDIA for up to $40 billion
Da Nang’s special pork rolls
Dipping sauce is the soul of the dish. The tastier the dipping sauce the more delicious the dish becomes. Rice paper rolls with pork can be served with either sweet or sour fish sauce. However, it will be better if the dish is served with mam nem—a sauce made from fermented fish. Add garlic, chili, lemongrass and pineapple that are finely minced and you’ll be ready. Diners can now feel all the flavors in the first bite of rolls that are dipped in mam nem. … [Read more...] about Da Nang’s special pork rolls
