Expats in Vietnam
Foreigners Satisfied with Cost of Living in Vietnam
According to InterNations - a platform specializing in assessing the quality of life of expatriate communities worldwide, Vietnam has once again been voted the country with the lowest cost of living in the world in 2026. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Vietnam has held this position.
Expats in Vietnam
Vietnamese Tet - Where “Friends from Afar” Find a Sense of Belonging
From pots of banh chung simmering over red embers through the night, to family reunion meals and the red envelopes exchanged at the start of the year, the Lunar New Year is not only a traditional celebration of the Vietnamese people but has also become a profound cultural experience for many foreigners living and working in Vietnam.
Expats in Vietnam
Three Foreign Writers Spreading Vietnamese Language
Joe Ruelle, Marko Nikolic, and Jesse Peterson come from distant countries of the world, yet they have chosen to forge deep ties with Vietnam by writing literature in Vietnamese. For them, Vietnamese is not merely a tool for communication but also a medium for creativity - a way to tell stories, to understand, and to live within Vietnamese culture. Beyond recounting everyday life, they transform the language into a heartbeat that resonates with the culture, the people, and their own emotions.
Tiny Japanese "Cafeteria" Turned Popular Hanoian Community Hub
During three months of Covid-lockdown, Japanese architect Kosuke Osawa came up with the idea of a coffee shop/social gathering space in the heart of Hanoi city. After only a year since its opening, Kosuke’s café has created an active and friendly community loved by both locals and expats.
Romantic Story of Viet - German Couple Abroad
A modern fairytale between a Vietnamese beauty and a German had turned into a fruitful marriage since 2018. It all started with a song.
Love Story of a Laotian Bride in Vietnam
For Nun, a Lao bride in Vietnam, simple gestures of care are sometimes worth thousand times more than gifts or flowers.
Viet-Ukrainian Family Share Secrets for Making Everyday Valentine's Day
According to Phan Vu Son and Sophia Koshelna, love is the secret ingredient for a sweet multicultural family dynamic.
ElecTrip - The Playful World of UV Colors Beyond the Canvas
Join Elizabeth Blanco of Queen E.B. Design and Rebecca Milward of Mango Studio on an "ElecTrip," an experience full of psychedelic colors in the heart of Hai Phong.
Businesses in Hanoi Renew and Reinvent Following Covid Time
The new Chopsteak strategy that Mathew Lowe aims to implement will be made public while Chef Quynh Nguyen's business model Rainbow Food x Hat A Cafe has undergone a complete transformation.
US Veteran in Effort to Return Wartime Diary to Vietnamese Family
A US veteran Pater Mathews of Vietnam war has emailed relevant agencies of Ha Tinh province in central Vietnam expressing his desire to fly to Vietnam and return a Vietnamese martyr’s diary picked decades ago to the martyr’s family.
Expat Spotlight: Marcus Lacey - Capturing Hanoi's Charms By Camera
With roots in England and New Zealand, expat Marcus Lacey wanted to settle down somewhere in the middle, making Vietnam the perfect choice. With breathtaking scenery and vibrant nature, this country has been a picturesque wonderland for the passionate photographer.
Expats Share New Year's Resolutions
To set up for great success in the Year of the Cat, expats living in Vietnam revealed their biggest achievements in 2022 and new year's resolutions, from personal to social responsibilty goals.
Tet On The Canvas: Artists in Vietnam Recreate the Zodiac In New Exhibition
A collective of artists in Vietnam have created a two week long art exhibition, reflecting on the past twelve years through the signs of the Vietnamese Zodiac. Jason Law visited the event to speak to the people involved and check out what's on show.
Tedd Nash Pomaski - An American Artist Inspired By Hanoi's Moon
In a collection dedicated to his beloved Hanoi, American artist Tedd Nash Pomaski conducted a visual transcription of the many hidden meanings about the phases of the moon; perfect art for the Lunar New Year.
Expats Share Their Impressions of Vietnam's Joyful Tet Season
Foreign friends living in Vietnam are impressed with the way local people treasure family time and practice tradition customs in Tet, the most important holiday of the year.
How To Celebrate Tet Like A Vietnamese: A Helpful Guide for Expats
Tet is a special occasion for Vietnamese and preparing for the holiday is even more important than the holiday itself.
The Art, Science, and Magic of Nhat Tan's Dao Trees
In a quiet corner of Tay Ho is a magical garden with well-manicured buds, ready to bloom for the Lunar New Year.
Hanoi Opens Second Food Street Near Expat Area
A night-time food and pedestrian zone was officially opened in Truc Bach, an expat area in Hanoi, on December 23 night.
A Look at Hanoi's "Korea Town"
My Dinh-Song Da Area earned its unofficial title as the "Korean Town" of Hanoi as it is home to some tens of thousands people from the land of Kim Chi.
Operation Jingle Bells: American Veteran Reflects On His Vietnamese Christmases
Matthew Keenan, who once celebrated Christmas on an American military base during wartime, now celebrates the holidays with his Vietnamese friends and family.
Expat Spotlight: Joseph Kwon - Serenading the World From Vietnam
In his new music videos, South Korean singer Joseph Kwon showcases the beauty of Vietnam with a catchy K-Pop flair.
Laotian Schoolgirl Shares Her Admiration Of Vietnamese Border Guards
Ho Thi Nghin - a 10th grader at H.Sa Muoi High School (Laos), Salavan province (Laos) won the third prize and the Impression prize in the "Storytelling memorabilia" contest thanks to her article named "The bicycle of my Border Guard foster fathers".
Sun Symphony Orchestra Showcases Passionate Nighttime Rhythms
Staff writer John Creevy reviews "Danzas Del Fuego: The Rhythm of the Night," a new performance by Hanoi's acclaimed Sun Symphony Orchestra.
