Vietnam becomes 2nd home for int’l students
Expat LifeFrom small acts of trust to shared meals and holiday rituals, international students in Vietnam say everyday kindness has turned a once-unfamiliar country into a place they now call home.
In Vietnam, foreign students find opportunity, belonging, and a future
Expat LifeAs many young Vietnamese head overseas for university, a quieter countercurrent is taking shape in Vietnam’s lecture halls, where a growing number of international students are choosing to study, live, and build long-term ties.
Too tall for plastic stool: Foreign diner’s awkward street food moment goes viral in Vietnam
Expat LifeA pair of photos showing a towering foreign visitor awkwardly eating a bowl of ‘hu tieu’ (Vietnamese rice noodle soup) at a sidewalk stall in Vietnam has gone viral on local social media, sparking amused commentary about cultural contrasts, street food, and the country’s famously low plastic stools.
Video of Vietnam ride-hailing driver helping foreign father, child cross busy street goes viral
Expat LifeA short video showing a Vietnamese ride-hailing driver stopping traffic to help a foreign man pushing a baby stroller cross a busy street in the central city of Da Nang has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread praise from viewers in Vietnam and abroad.
“Vietnam’s ‘Golden Era’ is not just a hope. It is already well underway”
Expat Life"As we navigate the opening weeks of 2026, looking back at the term of Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress reveals more than just a recovery; it highlights a fundamental structural ascent."
Mistakes that would hinder expats’ success in Vietnam
Expat LifeVietnam was ranked among the top five most loved destinations for foreigners in the Expat Insider 2025 survey by InterNations. This is great news not only for us Vietnamese but also a warm invitation to the global community.
The future is cycling in Ho Chi Minh City, whether we like it or not
Expat LifeRiding down Mai Chi Tho Boulevard now means sharing parts of the road with bicycles. Red lanes have been installed – the first of their kind in the city – and they have received a very mixed reaction from commuters and the local community.
Mekong Delta by bicycle: Discover the real road less traveled in Vietnam
Expat LifeMost tourists who visit Vietnam seem to bypass the Mekong region in southern Vietnam because of its lack of major attractions. For the more adventurous traveler, it has long been considered the true ‘road less traveled.’
Foreign cyclist completes 22,000km journey, donates bike to aid flood-prone communities in Da Nang
Expat LifeA Spanish endurance cyclist who rode more than 22,000 kilometers across dozens of countries has donated his bicycle and gear in Da Nang City, central Vietnam to raise funds for flood relief.
Higher fines for failing to declare foreigners’ temporary residence in Vietnam
Expat LifeOn October 30, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP introducing a series of tougher deterrent measures, notably higher fines for accommodation establishments that fail to declare foreigners’ temporary residence as required by law.
