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.
French cyclist pursues lifelong dream with 19,000km ride to Vietnam
Expat LifeA 29-year-old French cyclist will set off next week on a 19,000-kilometer journey to Vietnam, crossing 14 mountain passes above 2,000 meters in pursuit of a long-held dream inspired by a life-changing accident and a passion for discovering new cultures.
German tourist rescued after breaking leg in Da Nang mountain accident
Expat LifeRescuers in Da Nang City, central Vietnam saved a 21-year-old German tourist, who broke his leg while motorbiking in a local mountainous area, authorities said on Wednesday.
Swedish intern in Hanoi finds diplomacy experience, personal growth, second home in Vietnam
Expat LifeA five-month internship at the Embassy of Sweden in Hanoi has given Swedish political science student Linnéa Flystam both professional experience in diplomacy and a deep personal connection to Vietnam, a country she now describes as a second home.
German surprised by quick, affordable services at public hospital in Da Nang
Expat LifeA German man living in Da Nang City, central Vietnam has commanded attention on social media after sharing a video documenting his wife’s visit to a local public hospital, where he said he was surprised by the speed of the medical services and the relatively low cost of treatment.
Show kindness, obey the law, and you’ll always be welcome in Vietnam
Expat LifeVietnam has long been regarded as a welcoming destination, where visitors are often embraced with warmth, kindness, and everyday gestures of hospitality that leave a strong impression. However, this widely positive image has recently been challenged.
