Việt Nam News

Beyond IT, AI is the first technology capable of competing with the lower wages of skilled and semi-skilled Vietnamese workers.

For two years, Wernhard Vodisch has devoted himself to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing some of Việt Nam’s rarest and most endangered primates.

I soon learned that opening a bank account here was not like back home, where you could walk in with just a driver’s licence and walk out with a debit card.

Make nice with your landlord. You’ll need them when your neighbour invests in a cockerel, and that bloke downstairs with the karaoke obsession isn’t going to listen to you.

Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser began her tenure as consul general of France in HCM City in 2021, and has since been witness to some of the most significant events in Việt Nam-France relations, including the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between them and a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron. She speaks to Việt Nam News about her experience in the country and the state of relations between the two countries.

Crossing into Việt Nam via one of the many land borders is normally a straight-forward procedure, but things can get a little tricky if you want to drive into the country in your own vehicle. Việt Nam News and Law experts answer some questions you might have about bringing a car into the country.

With a series of titles and significant prize money, Kiptoo has not only transformed his family's life, but has also laid the groundwork for long-term plans, inspiring many with his perseverance and passion for running.

This is reality and I really shouldn’t complain. I get to live and earn well in a country I’ve chosen, rather than make the best of a hand I’ve been dealt.

Việt Nam eliminated over 6,700 local units, consolidating 10,035 wards, communes and townships into just 3,321, including 13 special zones, mostly offshore islands. The new structure emphasises ward-level administration, pushing authority closer to the people and streamlining decision-making.

Admittedly, I’m biased. I ride. I collect. My love for these machines and the freedom they’ve given me knows no bounds and if the rules are enforced strictly, I’d probably leave.

Under Article 24.1, from the date of the adoption handover, adoptive parents and adopted children assume full legal rights and obligations toward one another as provided under marriage and family law, civil law and other relevant legislation.

You could be a billionaire or a bin man, it doesn’t matter, everyone drinks the same beer and fights to pay the bill, it’s a real leveller.

If you’re planning to use your personal vehicle for commuting, understanding the requirements and procedures for licence conversion is essential. Việt Nam News presents answers to frequently asked questions about converting your foreign driver's licence and what to expect during the process.

I am sure we all had a mother or relative who would constantly tell us not to go out in the rain or we would catch a cold. But here in Southern Việt Nam, the rain during the summer months is a constant that most of us come to appreciate more than revere.

There are signs of improvement, and if people want it, things will get better. But no, it’s not always easy out here. Sometimes, it’s just a different kind of hard.

Many older foreigners are looking to move to Việt Nam to enjoy their retirement years. Pending changes to visa regulations, the so-called 'Golden Visa' has excited many, as their dream of living in Việt Nam may soon become a reality.

Over the past few decades, the English as a Second Language (ESL) industry here has undergone monumental changes – but has all of it been for the better?

Moving to Việt Nam was a choice made with this sentiment in mind. I was tired of Costa Coffee and Nando’s. I wanted something different. I wanted to live in a place Anthony Bourdain had shown me on screen, where an entrepreneurial class was thriving.