Meanwhile, in Seattle, a guy arrives to set up a web-based bookstore. 30 years later, he can’t quite buy Vietnam outright yet, but he’s got the down payment covered.
Viet Nam has done well. Too bad we didn’t realize all they wanted was self determination. No European/US interference but happy to do business with you.
Hence the requirement for foreigners to have a local partner. The partner is presumed to know all the bribes that have to be paid in order for one to do business, including themselves of course.
Well, at least until three years ago there was a small Vietnamese company manufacturing the most perfectly designed rosewood and ebony knitting needles.
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
First worlders really don’t know how to bribe effectively.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
Same as in Italy.
P.S. I’m Italian.
DangerBunny about 3 years ago
Meanwhile, in Seattle, a guy arrives to set up a web-based bookstore. 30 years later, he can’t quite buy Vietnam outright yet, but he’s got the down payment covered.
jvo about 3 years ago
Only because he brought Vietnamese working conditions to the US
wrd2255 about 3 years ago
The Web. That thing will never make money! :-)
Jimmyk939 about 3 years ago
Spoken with a healthy dose of cynicism
Droptma Styx about 3 years ago
It’s now 2021, and they’re building cars in Vietnam.So, yeah.
Bendarling1 about 3 years ago
Viet Nam has done well. Too bad we didn’t realize all they wanted was self determination. No European/US interference but happy to do business with you.
gantech about 3 years ago
Surprisingly astute question for the ol’ Boopster to ask.
The Wolf In Your Midst about 3 years ago
More greased palms than an oil tanker running aground in Los Angeles.
Troglodyte about 3 years ago
George seems to be a couple of decades too early.
alexius23 about 3 years ago
A cousin tried to invest in Russia, after the collapse of Communism. He felt he was in on the ground floor. He lost everything….
kathybear about 3 years ago
George was right – when it isn’t made in China, Vietnam is one of the alternatives.
198.23.5.11 about 3 years ago
“Sir,are you trying to offer me a bribe?”“How much?”
Groucho Marx—-“MONKEY BUSINESS”(1931)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 3 years ago
Hence the requirement for foreigners to have a local partner. The partner is presumed to know all the bribes that have to be paid in order for one to do business, including themselves of course.
I C U about 3 years ago
Just checked the label in my brand new $150 New Balance shoes.
Yep…. it says ‘made in Vietnam’
So much for the Domino Theory.
Decius Premium Member about 3 years ago
Boopsie would have cleaned up as an influencer.
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Well, at least until three years ago there was a small Vietnamese company manufacturing the most perfectly designed rosewood and ebony knitting needles.