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.
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.
