Vietnam should promote preventive healthcare, healthy aging from middle age: expat
Expat LifeVietnam should strengthen preventive health care and healthy aging initiatives from middle age, said Subhajeet Chatterji, an English teacher in Ho Chi Minh City, during a Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper discussion on the Vietnamese Ministry of Health’s proposed policy framework for helping people aged 40 and above prepare for old age.
Op-ed: Why preparing for old age at 40 is a critical necessity for Vietnam
Expat Life"Vietnam's proposal hits on an undeniable truth: the best time to prepare for old age is decades before it arrives, and the only way to beat 20 years of inflation is to start early."
Foreigners get hooked on Vietnamese coffee despite sleepless nights
Expat LifeVietnamese coffee is famous for its bold flavor and high caffeine content, thanks to the use of robusta beans, leaving foreign visitors with memorable—and often hilarious—experiences when they take a sip.
'Banh mi' vs. burger: Which is better?
Expat LifeCousins in the bread roll sphere, Vietnamese 'banh mi' and the American burger share a unique secret in their respective histories. There are some raw facts that might shock you.
Can foreigners apply for Vietnamese citizenship after living in Vietnam for over 3 years?
Expat LifeA person asked whether they could apply for Vietnamese citizenship, noting that their father is a Vietnamese citizen, their mother is a Russian citizen. Their parents live in Russia, and they have lived in Ho Chi Minh City for more than three years.
An expat op-ed: 40 is not old, 30 working years lie ahead, but preparation still matters
Expat LifeHere is a simple fact: getting old costs money, and if you do not prepare for it, the consequences are serious.
Creator behind 'The Borderless Office' shares take on leaving Thailand for Vietnam
Expat LifeAn American YouTuber with 74,000 subscribers, known for documenting expat life in Southeast Asia, says he plans to leave Thailand after six years, backed by a desire for a faster-paced environment in Vietnam.
Who would bother wasting a day riding a train across Vietnam? I would!
Expat LifeAnd I have done it a few times since first visiting Vietnam in 2012. Saigon Railway Station, the gateway to the sights and real spirit of Vietnam, is itself a place worth the experience.
Free buses pave way for Ho Chi Minh City's greener future: op-ed
Expat Life"When the news broke that Ho Chi Minh City was rolling out completely free bus rides across 134 routes until the end of the year, it was a striking development."
Ho Chi Minh City emerges as fashion shopping destination for international visitors
EconomyHo Chi Minh City is evolving beyond a traditional tourist destination into a thriving fashion shopping hub, with many local fashion retailers reporting that international visitors now account for 60-70 percent of their revenue.
