I have enjoyed reading about business cultural in Myanmar this week. There is a good deal of emphasis on building relationships. Trying to wrap my head around whether this value is weighed differently in my own cultural. So much about business in the United States is built on relationships. “Who you know…” Ties based on professional knowledge, social and family connections. Is … [Read more...] about The Value of Relationships
Started seriously thinking about packing for the trip this week. Pulled out my suitcases and bags. Decided my luggage has seen better days. So I decided treat myself to some new luggage since I will be traveling so much this summer. It can be stressful to shop for things like luggage now days. I am not a shopper, so shopping already stresses me. Plus there are more choices to … [Read more...] about Luggage
Last Friday, I went to get Vietnamese food at Bambu, the Vietnamese restaurant in Springfield. It was my first time going to that restaurant. Before this, I have been to two Vietnamese restaurants and I have heard about Bambu several times. I really can't tell the difference, but I know I really like it. Vietnamese food is pretty much all rice-based, which is really similar to … [Read more...] about Food!
Businesses in Vietnam are also very different from what we can see here in America. Groceries stores, banks, restaurants and other businesses here are usually located at a certain area that is separated from neighborhood. However, in Vietnam, most businesses are mixed in with other areas. Because of the its population of over 7 millions people, building structures are … [Read more...] about Small businesses
I am so glad to be able to welcome everyone to my hometown Saigon this summer. :) I might have shared it with you already but I was one of the students who were in Consulate Center in Vietnam last year to listen to the presentation that we are going to do again on this trip. If we have some time over there, I would love to introduce you to the friends who invited me to that … [Read more...] about International friends