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Expat Spotlight: Niall Mackay - Podcasting In The Heart Of Ho Chi Minh City

14:56 | 30/04/2023

With over 500 episodes, Scotsman Niall Mackay and his captivating guests share interesting stories of Ho Chi Minh City and its colorful inhabitants.

Expat Spotlight: Irene Ohler - Empowering Women Leadership through Storytelling

14:19 | 31/03/2023

Since 2012, Austrian leadership coach Irene Ohler, founder of Lightpath Leadership, has lit the spark of self-confidence and a "can-do" attitude for thousands of female leaders across the country, using the power of storytelling.

Expat Spotlight: Nikita Kostritsov - A Viet Patriot From Russia With Love

06:22 | 28/02/2023

With almost half a million followers on TikTok, more than 400 thousands YouTube subscribers, Russian content creator Nikita Kostritsov of the Hello Nikki channel is famous for doing food review videos and comedy skits about his life in Vietnam. Hundred million online viewers enjoyed watching Nikita, together with his Vietnamese wife, reacting to typical moments in life through the perspective of a foreigner.

Tiny Japanese "Cafeteria" Turned Popular Hanoian Community Hub

06:30 | 24/02/2023

During three months of Covid-lockdown, Japanese architect Kosuke Osawa came up with the idea of a coffee shop/social gathering space in the heart of Hanoi city. After only a year since its opening, Kosuke’s café has created an active and friendly community loved by both locals and expats.

Expats Share New Year's Resolutions

09:14 | 25/01/2023

To set up for great success in the Year of the Cat, expats living in Vietnam revealed their biggest achievements in 2022 and new year's resolutions, from personal to social responsibilty goals.

Tet On The Canvas: Artists in Vietnam Recreate the Zodiac In New Exhibition

21:30 | 20/01/2023

A collective of artists in Vietnam have created a two week long art exhibition, reflecting on the past twelve years through the signs of the Vietnamese Zodiac. Jason Law visited the event to speak to the people involved and check out what's on show.

Expats Share Their Impressions of Vietnam's Joyful Tet Season

13:42 | 19/01/2023

Foreign friends living in Vietnam are impressed with the way local people treasure family time and practice tradition customs in Tet, the most important holiday of the year.

Editor's Pick: Catherine Tomkins - An Irish Night Owl Painting the City

12:45 | 09/12/2022

Enter the imaginary world of Irish painter Catherine Tomkins as she is inspired from her second home, dreamy and spiritual Hanoi, to the canvas in her latest solo exhibition: "Companion".

Fun Vietnamese Classes for ESL Teacher in Hanoi

13:34 | 20/11/2022

Check out Hanoi's community of foreign English teachers who love dicovering Vietnamese culture through language exchange.

HCM City: Consular Club’s Annual Charity Bazaar Raises USD 72,600

08:32 | 16/11/2022

The Consular Club of HCM City held the 27th annual International Charity Bazaar in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, marking the club’s first major fundraising event after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Multinational Models & Artists Present the Green Charms of Sustainable Clothing

15:32 | 11/11/2022

Keep Vietnam Clean's Green Gem Shop presented "wearable-artworks" that gave used clothes a brand new life.

Halloweekend: Expats Prefer Close, Creative Gatherings for Halloween

07:15 | 31/10/2022

Once again, the expat community living in Vietnam attended costume parties, went on weekend trips, or celebrates with music, food and drink among close friends to join in the frightingly fun spirit of Halloween.

Expat Spotlight: Laura Fontan - The Inspiring CEO of Chula Fashion

08:35 | 26/10/2022

In the spirit of Vietnamese Women's Day, Laura Fontan, CEO of Chula Fashion, spoke to the Vietnam Times about leading her company, her creative vision, and her plan to integrate the spirit of the late Diego “Chula” Cortizas into future collections.

German Embassy's Team Wins Big at Hanoi Open Dragon Boat Racing Festival

07:58 | 10/10/2022

The German Embassy team won the first place in the mixed category of the foreign embassies and international organizations.

Expat Spotlight: Denis Bissonette - A 20-Year Contributor to Vietnam's Flourishing Tourism Industry

09:47 | 22/09/2022

As a lecturer at Hanoi Open University, providing students with his worldly knowledge of hospitality and travel, Canadian expat Denis Bissonette has played an influential role in developing exciting tourism opportunities in Vietnam over the past two decades.

Riding in Vietnam: International Driving Licence NOT Accepted

10:33 | 25/08/2022

Vietnamese driving licences are mandatory for all drivers of motor vehicles as well as for riders of motorcycles with a capacity of over 50cc.

Mesmerized by Vietnamese Handicraft, Australian Designer Builds Fashion Brand in Hanoi

16:45 | 31/07/2022

Mesmerized by brocade material, Australian designer Cynthia Mann brought the fashion brand “Future Traditions” which has impressed many customers.

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 16): Vietnam Listed Among Top 10 Best Destinations for Expats in 2022

07:00 | 16/07/2022

Vietnam News Today (Jul. 16): Additional 956 Covid-19 cases recorded on July 15; Vietnam treasures co-operation and support from WHO; Vietnam listed among top 10 best destinations for expats in 2022; EU always places importance on Vietnam's role and position.