Is after-work drinking culture dying in Vietnam?
Expat LifeTeachers’ Day 2013 was my introduction to after-work drinks in Vietnam. Students and colleagues from a few of my jobs all insisted I go out for drinks to bond and celebrate.
Can foreign nationals seek court approval for mutual consent divorce in Vietnam?
Expat LifeForeign nationals who live and work long-term in Vietnam and hold permanent resident cards are legally entitled to request Vietnamese courts to recognize their mutual consent divorce, according to a legal expert who cites current civil and immigration laws.
Unlocking Vietnam’s future through English: A Singaporean perspective
Expat Life"As a Singaporean fluent in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, I’ve experienced first-hand how multilingual proficiency can open doors, especially in the world of finance."
Sidewalk riders in Ho Chi Minh City: Community service fines don’t solely fix the issue
Expat Life"There must be a better solution than taking people away from home and work as a penalty for riding on the sidewalk."
‘Pho’ tasting gives tourists a taste of Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup
Expat LifeA day before returning to Singapore from Ho Chi Minh City, Emily Riby and Hannah Prescott spent 60 minutes in a special ‘pho’ tasting session designed to help visitors discover the story behind Vietnam’s iconic dish.
Dogs and the community: Vietnam should uphold responsible ownership through training, vaccines, and neutering
Expat LifeVietnam recorded 58 rabies-related deaths across 18 provinces and cities in the first nine months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam cuts visa exemption processing time for foreigners to 1 day
Expat LifeVietnam will reduce the processing time for visa exemption certificates for foreigners at its overseas diplomatic missions from two working days to one, under a newly-approved administrative reform plan, the government said.
Photo of Korean tourists resting barefoot at Vietnam airport draws backlash on S.Korean social media
Expat LifeA photo showing tourists, reportedly South Korean nationals, resting barefoot on sofas and tables in an airport lounge in Da Nang, central Vietnam has sparked criticism after it was published by South Korean daily Maeil Kyungjae and widely shared on social media platforms.
Is AI replacing English teachers in Vietnam?
Expat LifeAs an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher with around 12 years of experience teaching at all levels in Vietnam, I have seen the industry go through waves of change.
From outsider to insider: Over 3 decades of Vietnam’s economy through eyes of British entrepreneur
Expat LifeKenneth Atkinson, founder of Grant Thornton Vietnam, has recently opened up about his more than three decades living and working in Vietnam—a period he describes as “a breath of fresh air.”
