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Expat Spotlight: Marcus Lacey - Capturing Hanoi's Charms By Camera
10:14 | 31/01/2023
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.
Expat Spotlight: Joseph Kwon - Serenading the World From Vietnam
09:33 | 21/12/2022
In his new music videos, South Korean singer Joseph Kwon showcases the beauty of Vietnam with a catchy K-Pop flair.
Expat Spotlight: Olivier Ochanine - On Stage with a Talented French Maestro
12:19 | 29/11/2022
The latest installment of Expat Spotlight highlights the work of Frenchman Olivier Ochanine, an award-winning Music Director and Conductor of the Sun Symphony Orchestra (SSO). With his multicultural team, Olivier understands music's power to overcome language and break barriers.
Expat Spotlight: Laura Fontan - The Inspiring CEO of Chula Fashion
08:35 | 26/10/2022
In the spirit of Vietnamese Women's Day, Laura Fontan, CEO of Chula Fashion, spoke to the Vietnam Times about leading her company, her creative vision, and her plan to integrate the spirit of the late Diego “Chula” Cortizas into future collections.
Expat Spotlight: Denis Bissonette - A 20-Year Contributor to Vietnam's Flourishing Tourism Industry
09:47 | 22/09/2022
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.
Expat Spotlight: Cristina Bain - Helping Vietnamese Students Attend American Universities
09:35 | 25/08/2022
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.
Expat Spotlight: Prabu Mohan - A Self-Taught Photographer of Vietnam's Remote Wilderness
12:32 | 22/07/2022
When the semester ends, Prabu Mohan, an Indian maths professor, drives off to the Vietnam's faraway regions and captures dozens of amazing photos.
Expat Spotlight: Younes & Khadija Bouguedra - A Cultural Bridge Between VN & Algeria
05:41 | 25/06/2022
For this month’s installment, The Vietnam Times is excited to focus the spotlight on a couple of remarkable expats instead of just one. Younes Ainar and Khadija Bouguedra are a beautiful Algerian ‘power couple’ that share not just a marriage but also a strong affinity for Vietnam; a hard-working, entrepreneurial mindset; and a desire to infuse aspects of Vietnamese culture into their individual creations.
Expat Spotlight: Victor Savall - Da Nang’s Sweet Chocolatier
17:30 | 15/05/2022
As a Spanish chocolate expert, Victor Savall stands out in Da Nang's food scene yet he still managed to make a second home for himself in Vietnam. Between his chocolate business and cooking classes, Victor makes life a bit sweeter for the citizens of Da Nang.
Expat Spotlight: Sarir Afarinesh - A Friendly Guide through Hanoi's Intense Traffic
07:30 | 29/04/2022
Vietnamese road safety is hardly taught to foreigners. Now, one Austrian expat is making a change. This month's Expat Spotlight profiles Sarir Afarinesh and her mission to make Hanoi a safer place by providing empowering lessons to uneasy drivers.
Expat Spotlight: Eleanor Sander O’Hearn - A Dedicated Advocate for Better Lives in Vietnam
11:09 | 29/03/2022
In celebration of International Women's Day earlier this month, the Vietnam Times is proud to highlight the work of Eleanor Sander O' Hearn, an Australian with a heart of gold and the first female subject in our ongoing Expat Spotlight series.
Expat Spotlight: Alex Stevenson - Founder & Director of Ninja Teacher
08:12 | 20/02/2022
Alex Stevenson of Ninja Teacher Academy understands just what you need when starting a new life aboard as an English teacher.
Expat Spotlight: Tom Divers - Founder of the Vietnam Coracle
16:00 | 25/01/2022
Written with such love and care for Vietnam, the brilliant travel guides of Tom Divers inspire expats and foreign tourists to explore the wild, remote corners of the nation.
