Vietnam: A Digital Nomad's Paradise
14:29 | 01/06/2023
As they gain internet fame through Vietnam-related content across different platforms like YouTube, Facebook and streaming sites, many expats formed a community whom share the same love and interest for the foreign land.
Discussions Continue on War Legacies in Vietnam
17:54 | 30/05/2023
In the aftermath of the Vietnam-American War, Vietnamese and foreigners have held multiple discussion on how to address the issue of war legacies. Today, these discussion continue, focusing on the proper allocation of resources.
Expat Spotlight: Beatrice Updegraff - Seeking Intimate Portraits of Viets & Expats
16:15 | 30/05/2023
While Beatrice has captured citizens of various Southeast Asian nations via her film camera, she particularly loves taking snapshots of Vietnamese and expats in her beloved Hanoi.
British Impressions of Vietnamese Durian
14:54 | 09/05/2023
On May 4, Vietnam's Ri6 durian was first introduced to the UK market. Many British friends expressed their excitement toward this event, suggested ways for Vietnamese durians to approach and conquer new markets, and at the same time shared their feelings about durian flavor with the Vietnam Times reporters.
Expat Spotlight: Niall Mackay - Podcasting In The Heart Of Ho Chi Minh City
14:56 | 30/04/2023
With over 500 episodes, Scotsman Niall Mackay and his captivating guests share interesting stories of Ho Chi Minh City and its colorful inhabitants.
Expat Spotlight: Irene Ohler - Empowering Women Leadership through Storytelling
14:19 | 31/03/2023
Since 2012, Austrian leadership coach Irene Ohler, founder of Lightpath Leadership, has lit the spark of self-confidence and a "can-do" attitude for thousands of female leaders across the country, using the power of storytelling.
Expat Spotlight: Nikita Kostritsov - A Viet Patriot From Russia With Love
06:22 | 28/02/2023
With almost half a million followers on TikTok, more than 400 thousands YouTube subscribers, Russian content creator Nikita Kostritsov of the Hello Nikki channel is famous for doing food review videos and comedy skits about his life in Vietnam. Hundred million online viewers enjoyed watching Nikita, together with his Vietnamese wife, reacting to typical moments in life through the perspective of a foreigner.
Tiny Japanese "Cafeteria" Turned Popular Hanoian Community Hub
06:30 | 24/02/2023
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.
Expats Share New Year's Resolutions
09:14 | 25/01/2023
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
21:30 | 20/01/2023
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.
Expats Share Their Impressions of Vietnam's Joyful Tet Season
13:42 | 19/01/2023
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.
Editor's Pick: Catherine Tomkins - An Irish Night Owl Painting the City
12:45 | 09/12/2022
Enter the imaginary world of Irish painter Catherine Tomkins as she is inspired from her second home, dreamy and spiritual Hanoi, to the canvas in her latest solo exhibition: "Companion".
Fun Vietnamese Classes for ESL Teacher in Hanoi
13:34 | 20/11/2022
Check out Hanoi's community of foreign English teachers who love dicovering Vietnamese culture through language exchange.
HCM City: Consular Club’s Annual Charity Bazaar Raises USD 72,600
08:32 | 16/11/2022
The Consular Club of HCM City held the 27th annual International Charity Bazaar in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, marking the club’s first major fundraising event after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Multinational Models & Artists Present the Green Charms of Sustainable Clothing
15:32 | 11/11/2022
Keep Vietnam Clean's Green Gem Shop presented "wearable-artworks" that gave used clothes a brand new life.
Halloweekend: Expats Prefer Close, Creative Gatherings for Halloween
07:15 | 31/10/2022
Once again, the expat community living in Vietnam attended costume parties, went on weekend trips, or celebrated with music, food, and drink among close friends to join in the frighteningly fun spirit of Halloween.
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.
German Embassy's Team Wins Big at Hanoi Open Dragon Boat Racing Festival
07:58 | 10/10/2022
The German Embassy team won the first place in the mixed category of the foreign embassies and international organizations.
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.
Riding in Vietnam: International Driving Licence NOT Accepted
10:33 | 25/08/2022
Vietnamese driving licences are mandatory for all drivers of motor vehicles as well as for riders of motorcycles with a capacity of over 50cc.
