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.
Foreigners overstaying temporary residence in Vietnam face fines of up to $1,500, possible deportation
Expat LifeForeign nationals who overstay their permitted period of temporary residence in Vietnam will be subject to administrative fines and may be deported, according to Government Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP which took effect from December 15, 2025.
Foreign visitors in love with Pho Day 2025, surprised by ‘pho’ varieties never before heard
Expat LifeThe two-day Pho Day 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City was abuzz with the presence of many international visitors, including both tourists and expatriates living in Vietnam.
Children born to foreign parents: How to register their birth in Vietnam?
Expat LifeA reader from Da Nang City, Hoang Thi Minh Sinh, who recently married a foreign national and gave birth, wrote to ask Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper what documents are required when registering her child’s birth.
Not my dog: Rabies, pets, cultural boundaries in Vietnam, Singapore
Expat Life"The challenge is not only logistical but cultural: persuading communities that vaccination and registration are essential, even when dogs are not viewed primarily as family members."
Op-ed: Lessons of water management from lowland nations Vietnam can draw on
Expat Life"Vietnam needs to move beyond short-term fixes and look at how other lowland nations have managed water as both a risk and a resource."
Op-ed: After-work drinking isn’t disappearing in Vietnam, but it’s evolving
Expat Life"For years, this was the rhythm of life: finishing work, heading to the beer hall, and toasting until late."
Cheers or concerns? Diverse opinions on Vietnam’s fading after-work drinking scene
Expat LifeThe topic of after-work drinking in Vietnam has recently sparked lively discussion not only among local readers but also among foreigners living and working in the country.
