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.
UK consul general hosts World Cup watch party in Ho Chi Minh City as England reach quarterfinals
Expat LifeThe British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City hosted a World Cup watch party on Monday as England defeated hosts Mexico 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing together diplomats, business representatives, partners, and Vietnamese football fans.
Foreign tourists join lively beachside group dance sessions in Vietnam’s Da Nang
Expat LifeEvery evening along My Khe Beach in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, a portable speaker transforms a stretch of sidewalk into an open-air dance floor, where locals and foreign tourists come together for energetic, instructor-led group dance sessions.
Vietnam's appeal goes beyond career opportunities for foreign professionals: Indian academic
Expat LifeVietnam offers foreign professionals more than just career opportunities, according to Indian economist Majo George, who has lived in the country for more than 24 years.
Why are foreigners posting videos praising Da Nang’s public hospitals?
Expat LifeVideos posted by foreign tourists and expatriates applauding public hospitals in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang have attracted hundreds of thousands of views on social media, with many highlighting affordable treatment costs, medical expertise, efficient procedures, and attentive care.
