IFD: Partners across borders

How long ago did Mr. Torin Nguyen first meet Mr. Calixto Tay?

• 20 years ago

• 2 years ago

• 5 years ago

• More than 11 years ago

Where was Mr. Torin Nguyen born?

• Singapore

• Vietnam

• Malaysia

• Thailand

What is the name of the company founded by Mr. Nguyen and Mr. Tay?

• Tech Innovators

• App Creators

• Mobile Masters

• Originally.US

What role does Mr. Nguyen handle in their partnership?

• Marketing

• Front-end mobile app development

• Client relations

• Back-end development

How many staff members are there in the Singapore office?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What is the main responsibility of the Vietnam office?

• Product design

• Development of mobile application products

• Client meetings

• Marketing

Why did Mr. Nguyen choose to hire Vietnamese developers?

• Government incentives

• Lack of developers in Singapore

• Smart and hardworking developers

• Lower cost of labor

What is one of the challenges faced by the company due to cultural differences?

• Different holidays

• Different time zones

• Language barrier

• Different work ethics

How does the company primarily communicate internally?

• Face-to-face meetings

• Internal messaging platform

• Emails

• Video calls

How long is the Lunar New Year celebrated in Vietnam?

• Ten days

• Two days

• One week

• Three days