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Transcend People – Successful BPO in Vietnam

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Over two years ago, I wrote a blog post about the Advantages of BPOs to Vietnam and how Vietnam had a comparative advantage due to low labor costs when compared to other outsourcing countries in Asia.  Since I posted that article, I have received many  inquiries monthly asking information about business process outsourcing (BPO) opportunities in Vietnam.  Several BPOs  in … [Read more...] about Transcend People – Successful BPO in Vietnam

My Weightlifting Gym in Saigon

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After a long long break from weightlifting, I decided to return last Saturday.  I used to lift all the time when I was younger but after I injured both knees in the Marines, I had to walk away to focus on my physical therapy.  I never got back to it but I missed it. Since I spent most of my time overseas since 2000, starting to lift again has been difficult.  I am quite … [Read more...] about My Weightlifting Gym in Saigon

Update #4 with EVN

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EVN took my power reading last month.  It is roughly back to normal, we used about 460 kWh which is about the norm for September.  EVN still cannot explain why the reading was 2.5 times higher in August.  Today an EVN employee tried to get me to pay for both months which I refused. My housemate and I do agree, if the problem was with the house, we should still see a power … [Read more...] about Update #4 with EVN