What is the worth of dong in Vietnam?

How much can buy what, I haven't been there since I was small and most of my family hasn't been there in a while. I want to send my father and brother in law some money, but I don't know how much to send, because I know their money...

Land law vietnam?

Can a non resident bank create a mortage on the land/property in vietnam, as a collateral to the bank for the financing obtain from the bank

Can a foreigner own a house/land in Vietnam? If so, when did this law come into effect?

Ask:I am interested in developing in Vietnam, but worried about buying property. I know the law didn't allow it some time back, and I would like to know if it changed recently.

If there was to be a Conference on Investing in Vietnam, what topics do you believe should be included?

Ask:This conference is targeted at companies which plan or thinking of investing in Vietnam. Aside from the political & economy framework, foreign investment law, employee contract law, taxation etc.... what else?

Doing business in Vietnam

I am interested in knowing if there are any NHs that can recommend appropriate paths, preferably inexpensive, yet legal, for establishing a business. I don't know any good lawyers (yet) and don't want to get taken for a ride by someone...