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Tips on how to prepare for relocation from Asia to the US
I relocated from Asia to the US and learned that timing your move for late November, securing credit limits before you go, and opening a US bank account early can save you from costly mistakes that catch most expats off guard.
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Vietnam ended its 99 days without COVID 19 community transmission on 24th Jul (with daily updates)
Vietnam's COVID-free streak shattered as Da Nang outbreak spreads nationwide, forcing unprecedented lockdowns and transport shutdowns across major cities.

Vietnam economy in 2020: 11 key facts and trends
Despite COVID-19, Vietnam's economy is projected to grow 2.7% in 2020—outpacing most of Southeast Asia. Here are 11 data-driven facts behind this resilience.
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My thoughts on "The Big Cycle of the United States and the Dollar, Part 1" by Ray Dalio
No. 05E-commerceThailand e-commerce landscape: key trends and data points (update 2020)
No. 06SingaporeWhat Singapore General Election 2020 result means for foreigners
No. 07Personal FinanceHow to apply Ray Dalio's sharings to your personal finance?
No. 08Google12 Mobile SEM ad best practices
No. 09IndonesiaIndonesia e-commerce landscape: key players and trends (updated Jun 2020)
No. 10Book reviewI almost made the wrong conclusion about "the Epidemic of Despair" by Anne Case and Angus Deaton
No. 11GeopoliticsThoughts on "The big cycles over the last 500 years" by Ray Dalio
No. 12LeadershipThe forgotten crisis
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