‘Pho’ tasting gives tourists a taste of Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup
Expat LifeA day before returning to Singapore from Ho Chi Minh City, Emily Riby and Hannah Prescott spent 60 minutes in a special ‘pho’ tasting session designed to help visitors discover the story behind Vietnam’s iconic dish.
Dogs and the community: Vietnam should uphold responsible ownership through training, vaccines, and neutering
Expat LifeVietnam recorded 58 rabies-related deaths across 18 provinces and cities in the first nine months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam cuts visa exemption processing time for foreigners to 1 day
Expat LifeVietnam will reduce the processing time for visa exemption certificates for foreigners at its overseas diplomatic missions from two working days to one, under a newly-approved administrative reform plan, the government said.
Photo of Korean tourists resting barefoot at Vietnam airport draws backlash on S.Korean social media
Expat LifeA photo showing tourists, reportedly South Korean nationals, resting barefoot on sofas and tables in an airport lounge in Da Nang, central Vietnam has sparked criticism after it was published by South Korean daily Maeil Kyungjae and widely shared on social media platforms.
Is AI replacing English teachers in Vietnam?
Expat LifeAs an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher with around 12 years of experience teaching at all levels in Vietnam, I have seen the industry go through waves of change.
From outsider to insider: Over 3 decades of Vietnam’s economy through eyes of British entrepreneur
Expat LifeKenneth Atkinson, founder of Grant Thornton Vietnam, has recently opened up about his more than three decades living and working in Vietnam—a period he describes as “a breath of fresh air.”
Why you should watch this blockbuster about the war in Vietnam: opinion
Expat LifeCinemas across Vietnam have ignited with excitement over the release of a Vietnamese movie that has taken the country by storm: ‘Mua Do’ (Red Rain).
Mongolian tour guide keeps Vietnam close to heart while chasing medical dream
Expat LifeWith a bright smile and fluent Vietnamese, 25-year-old Ochirjantsan Bilegsaikhan—affectionately known as Tung by his guests—has become a familiar face for Vietnamese tourists exploring Mongolia’s vast grasslands.
Dutch man brings photos of old Vietnam to children in Da Nang
Expat LifeDutch national Roby Bellemans have collected, exhibited, and introduced photographs of Vietnam from the 1930s to 1940s, which come alive vividly and authentically through the lens of Ukrainian-born photographer Sofia Yablonska, to children living in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
Kenyan runner shares deep love for Vietnam
Expat LifeAlthough Edwin Kiptoo, a runner from Kenya, only recently began participating in races in Vietnam, he has quickly fallen in love with the country and its people.
