Expats in Vietnam, A guide to for expats to have visa, live, entertain, invest and work in Vietnam
As Vietnam is an emerging expat destination in recent years and a safe place for foreigners to live and work. These articles would provide you better insights into Vietnam's numerous aspects from visa, living, working, entertaining, investing, healthcaring and more...
Expat Spotlight: Sarir Afarinesh - A Friendly Guide through Hanoi's Intense Traffic
Vietnamese road safety is hardly taught to foreigners. Now, one Austrian expat is making a change. This month's Expat Spotlight profiles Sarir Afarinesh and her mission to make Hanoi a safer place by providing empowering lessons to uneasy drivers.
Unconditional Love: American Businessman Quits High-Paying Job To Be With His Vietnamese Girlfriend
Nguyen Tram, a 33 – year – old Vietnamese woman shared her love story with her husband. To have this happy marriage with three beautiful kids of their own, she and her husband have been through many hardships and difficulties to be together.
Du Lich Around: Mysterious Con Dao
These tiny Vietnamese islands are a crucial waypoint in time; their harsh, colonial past overlaps with a hopeful, green future.
The Oriental Tale by Trieu Khac Tien – where Vietnamese lacquer meets Japanese urashi
Lacquer artist, researcher, and lecturer Dr. Trieu Khac Tien introduces art lovers to the delicate and unique techniques of Vietnamese lacquer painting in combitaion with Japanese urushi art in his latest solo exhibition.
Expat Spotlight: Eleanor Sander O’Hearn - A Dedicated Advocate for Better Lives in Vietnam
In celebration of International Women's Day earlier this month, the Vietnam Times is proud to highlight the work of Eleanor Sander O' Hearn, an Australian with a heart of gold and the first female subject in our ongoing Expat Spotlight series.
Indulge in the Butterflies of Love: Romantic Works From Famous Vietnamese Poets
This Valentine's Day, woo your significant other with love poems by Xuan Quynh, Xuan Dieu, and Ho Xuan Huong. Passed down through multiple generations, their poetry still touches the heart and soul.
Expats Look Forward to Return to Normal After Tet
Expats are very happy that they could travel and meet during the Lunar New Year holiday, are hoping that caution accompanies the country's reopening
Foreign Tourists' Memories of Tet in Mui Ne - Video
With a long coastline and sunny weather, Mui Ne - Binh Thuan is a favorite destination of many international tourists. Many have chosen the beach to celebrate Lunar New Year.
Expat Spotlight: Tom Divers - Founder of the Vietnam Coracle
Written with such love and care for Vietnam, the brilliant travel guides of Tom Divers inspire expats and foreign tourists to explore the wild, remote corners of the nation.
Reasons Why Some Expats Press Pause on Tet Traveling
Usually, Tet is a time for expats to explore new regions of Vietnam. This year, however, many are choosing to stay home.
Tet Is Coming... Expats, Are You Ready?
In anticipation for the Tet season, the Vietnam Times came up with some tips to help foreigners enjoy the holiday.
Talented Toddler: Vietnamese-Estonian Kid Impresses Social Media with NFT Paintings
Realizing their 2-year-old daughter's talent, a Vietnamese-Estonian couple creates NFT art collections from their child's drawings. In an interview with the Vietnam Times, the proud parents explain how they raised such a creative kid.
Vietnamese-American Couple Travels To 17 Countries Together In 10 Years
During their ten years of marriage, Mong Danh, a Vietnamese woman and her American husband, Chris Freeman, traveled to 17 countries. But their most favorite destination is still Vietnam.
Namaste Hanoi: Indian Taste in Hanoi Heart
Located at 46, Tho Nhuom Hanoi, Namaste Hanoi is a stop for diners when they want to enjoy traditional Indian dishes.
Expat Special New Year Celebrations During Pandemic
Expats found their own ways to usher in the New Year with loved ones as many places across Vietnam banned outdoor celebrations
Expats Shun Typical New Year Revelry in Pandemic Times
Expats do not begrudge the absence of major festivities to celebrate New Year’s Eve and are finding simple ways to count their blessings, starting with being alive
Expats Consider Vietnam as a "Second Home"
For many foreigners, Vietnam is becoming a second home, and they show their special affection for this S-shaped land in many different ways.
Appreciating "Mosaics of Vietnam – Vietnamese Pieces" by the late Diego Chula
The collection Mosaics of Vietnam - Vietnamese pieces with unique brocade materials is showcased at Vietnam National Day in Dubai on December 30, 2021, expressing the passion before the sudden death of designer Diego Chula.
New Zealand Photographer Shows His Love for Hanoi in Special Calendar Project
A New Zealander showcases Vietnam's culture through a 2022 calendar featuring impressive photographs of his second home, Hanoi.
German Couple Explores The Beauty of Ho Chi Minh City
We follow a German couple on an atypical weekend date in Ho Chi Minh city to discover a tranquil side of the city like never seen before.
