The Art, Science, and Magic of Nhat Tan's Dao Trees

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.
Operation Jingle Bells: American Veteran Reflects On His Vietnamese Christmases

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

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.
The Final Days of Tay Ho's Ghost Ships

The Final Days of Tay Ho's Ghost Ships

South African photographer Lavonne Bosman shares her photos of the abandoned boats in West Lake and the struggles to capture a single moment in time amidst ever-changing Hanoi.
Teacher's Day 2022: Vietnamese Teacher Aims to Break the Language Barrier

Teacher's Day 2022: Vietnamese Teacher Aims to Break the Language Barrier

Expats from across the world come to Vietnam, enticed by lucrative opportunities and the low cost of living. However, many still struggle with the tonal intricacies of the Vietnamese language. Fortunately, a young Vietnamese teacher is working with expats, aiming to make her homeland's language more accessible to foreign tongues.
Vietnam's Wide Array of Women Warriors

Vietnam's Wide Array of Women Warriors

For centuries, Vietnamese women have been fighting for independence, justice, and social change in a multitude of ways. In celebration of Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20th), VNT writer Glen MacDonald shared a list of influential Vietnamese women and their important causes.
[Photo Series]: The Thrills of Expat Football

[Photo Series]: The Thrills of Expat Football

Competitive matches, cheering crowds, and rowdy bia hoi celebrations are nothing new to expat footballers in Vietnam.
Expat Spotlight: Denis Bissonette - A 20-Year Contributor to Vietnam's Flourishing Tourism Industry

Expat Spotlight: Denis Bissonette - A 20-Year Contributor to Vietnam's Flourishing Tourism Industry

As a lecturer at Hanoi Open University, providing students with his worldly knowledge of hospitality and travel, Canadian expat Denis Bissonette has played an influential role in developing exciting tourism opportunities in Vietnam over the past two decades.
[Photo Series]: The Dog (& Pet) Days of Summer

[Photo Series]: The Dog (& Pet) Days of Summer

With summer coming to an end, Vietnam's citizens and expats reflect on their wild adventures with their furry friends through cute photographs.
Expat Spotlight: Cristina Bain - Helping Vietnamese Students Attend American Universities

Expat Spotlight: Cristina Bain - Helping Vietnamese Students Attend American Universities

With chic professionalism, American expat Cristina Bain mentors dozens of students hoping to study abroad in the United States. By encouraging both their critical thinking skills and individual passions, Cristina makes sure that even students from Vietnam have access to Western academia.
Café Crawls: Sipping Our Way Through Ancient Hoi An

Café Crawls: Sipping Our Way Through Ancient Hoi An

With a mix of cultures, blended together like a delicious drink, Hoi An's Ancient Town is the perfect place to explore the historic sights with a refreshing glass in hand.
Like a Local: Hanoi's Bia Hoi Culture

Like a Local: Hanoi's Bia Hoi Culture

Hailed as the best beer for backpackers, Hanoi's beer halls are frequented by tourists and locals alike. While a friendly atmosphere, the Vietnam Times offers a few tips and tricks to navigate crowded beer halls and enjoy Vietnamese beer like a local.
[Photo Series]: Lotus Season

[Photo Series]: Lotus Season

As the prettiest symbol of Vietnam, the image of the lotus captivates photographers from across the nation.
Expat Spotlight: Prabu Mohan - A Self-Taught Photographer of Vietnam's Remote Wilderness

Expat Spotlight: Prabu Mohan - A Self-Taught Photographer of Vietnam's Remote Wilderness

When the semester ends, Prabu Mohan, an Indian maths professor, drives off to the Vietnam's faraway regions and captures dozens of amazing photos.
Lives of Expat Parents: Madison Hardy & her Experiences with IVF, Single Motherhood

Lives of Expat Parents: Madison Hardy & her Experiences with IVF, Single Motherhood

In the newest series from the Vietnam Times, “The Lives of Expat Parents” profiles expats who decide to raise their kids in Vietnam. For our first installment, we spoke to Madison Hardy, a dynamic business woman and single mother in An Bang, Hoi An.
A Med Student in a War Zone: The Story of Mark Rapoport

A Med Student in a War Zone: The Story of Mark Rapoport

In 1968, American medical student Mark Rapoport went to Vietnam as a conscientious objector to the American War. Now, as a resident of Hanoi, the retired doctor discussed with the Vietnam Times about his antiwar stance, his experience in the war, and his compassion for the Vietnamese people.
The Second Generation of Friendship

The Second Generation of Friendship

The next generation to develop of friendly relation is none other than the Vietnamese and American young people.
From Soldiers to "Peace Envoys"

From Soldiers to "Peace Envoys"

The American veterans returning to Vietnam are both healers of the wounds of war and messengers who spread the desire for peace.
Vietnam - A Warm-hearted, Loving Country

Vietnam - A Warm-hearted, Loving Country

The soldiers who used to aim their guns at Vietnam now returned. They followed the call of conscience. The Vietnamese people greeted them with welcoming arms. The veterans from both sides filled the bomb pits with greenery, brought up the light of hope to the war victims. Together they planted the seeds of friendship and peace for today and forevermore.
Teaching the Intricacies of Vietnamese Art via Instagram

Teaching the Intricacies of Vietnamese Art via Instagram

Vietnam's robust art history is often overlooked in the Western world. Fortunately, one French-Vietnamese art historian is making sure the talented artists of Vietnam's past are getting their dues on social media.
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Seminar Promotes Vietnam - India Friendship Friendship

Seminar Promotes Vietnam - India Friendship

The Vietnam - India Friendship Association’s Ho Chi Minh City branch, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Southern Institute of Social Sciences on March 21 held a scientific seminar themed "Vietnam - India relationship: tradition and present".
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