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.
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.
