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SBAV Annual 2010 Grand Event

Venue: Victoria Ballroom – Fortuna Hotel – 6B Lang Ha
Date: Sunday 28th February 2010
Time: 6.30pm onwards (Hanoi Time)
Fee: US$500/Table
US$60/Person

Interview with:

Mr. Francis Tan, 47
Senior Vice President and Chief Representative of Great Eastern Life in Vietnam for close to 4 years shares his experiences and gives some tips to fellow Singaporeans in Hanoi. ancis will be returning to Singapore to resume his role in Regional Business Development and will be supporting Vietnam and China operations while there.

1. How long did you live in Hanoi?
This is my first overseas posting and I have stayed here for nearly 4 years.

2. What do you like about living in Hanoi?
The 4 seasons! Especially the cool weather during autumn/winter, however the July to August summer period is quite unbearable. That’s when I reconsider my fondness for Hanoi

3. What do you dislike about living in Hanoi?
I particularly dislike the air and noise pollution caused by all the motorbikes and cars on the streets. The noises start so early in the morning, I used to get woken up by it. It was so annoying especially when I need to catch up on my sleep.

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