Special report: Why Vietnam is winning over foreign retirees
In-Depth 11:53 21/08/2026Vietnam is emerging as an increasingly attractive retirement destination for foreigners, particularly Americans, thanks to its relatively low cost of living, friendly communities, rich food and culture, and natural beauty.
Rising property prices drive up living costs in Da Nang
Vietnam News 13:23 11/04/2026Rising property prices in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang are pushing up living costs and putting pressure on low-income workers, with many earning under VND10 million (US$380) a month finding it increasingly difficult to get by, officials and residents said.
Hanoi tops Vietnam cost of living index in 2025, Vinh Long lowest: data
Economy 16:14 05/04/2026Hanoi had the highest cost of living in Vietnam in 2025 while Vinh Long Province was the least expensive, according to a spatial cost of living index (SCOLI) report released by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance on Saturday.
Australia wipes $10 billion off student loans, targeting cost of living relief
World 16:05 31/07/2025SYDNEY -- Australia’s parliament on Thursday passed a law to cut student loans by 20 percent, wiping more than A$16 billion ($10.31 billion) in debt for three million people, and fulfilling a key election promise to help mitigate the rising cost of living.
Vietnam ranked 1st among affordable countries for expats in 2024: survey
Economy 17:07 09/07/2024Among expats living in Vietnam, 86 percent rated the cost of living favorably, compared to a global average of 40 percent
Ho Chi Minh City most expensive in Vietnam
Travel 14:44 31/03/2019The greatest difference in prices of Ho Chi Minh City, in comparison with other cities, was mainly in education sector and service sector.
