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From zero to hero: Alonzo Stafford and his journey to become VBA champion

Dunks, three-point shots and blocks, these will be the things that basketball fans remember most about Alonzo Stafford of the Saigon Heat after his first impressive season in the VBA in 2022.

Why cars cannot become the new motorbike of Việt Nam

In 2020, just 5.7 per cent of Vietnamese households owned a car. Asia Perspective predicts that the number will reach 9 per cent by 2025, and a whopping 30 per cent by 2030, equivalent to the current level of India and the Philippines.

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Cafe helps with stray cat adoption in HCM City

Alex Ward and Geneva Marcelino are running cafes that work with local animal rescue shelters to help stray dogs and cats find their new homes.

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Embracing the future of work and expanding Việt Nam's visa options

'Digital nomads' are people with jobs that are entirely remote and can be done from anywhere in the world.

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Vietnamese, Danish friendship blossoms over the years

Many foreigners have enjoyed diverse landscapes, authentic local food, endless love, eternal friendship, and favourable investment environment in Việt Nam.

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Artist promotes Vietnamese beauty with music

Coming to Việt Nam three years ago, Joseph Kwon has written seven songs that spread the beauty of the S-shaped country to international friends, particularly in South Korea, and therefore help to tighten relations between the two nations.

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American researcher finds Sài Gòn’s sidewalks crucial

Over 15 years living and working in HCM City, American professor Annette M. Kim has fallen in love with local land and people.

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Green transport solutions require thinking outside the box

These e-scooters are available to rent for 0.15GBP (VNĐ4,000) a minute, offering a green, sustainable and much more convenient public transport method than the bus routes of before.

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Japanese director lets Vietnamese cast emulate their own emotions

They gather in a spacious room, full of light. Each holds a script, losing themselves the roles they are assigned. Sometimes they read out the dialogue straight off the script, as no one has learned it by heart yet.

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Why you should have the stomach to try the best local delicacies

A man who goes by the name LiverKing has been making waves across social media platforms recently.

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French vlogger aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisine

Will Courageux is flying the flag for Viêt Nam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.

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The Brazillian star determined to make it in Việt Nam

It's 17,000km from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, but Claudecir dos Reis Rodrigues Junior has never felt more at home.

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Napping through noon, a very Vietnamese pastime

Even if you don’t partake yourself, it’s not hard to spot xe ôm drivers snoring by their bikes, shop clerks conked out behind a till, or security guards taking it in turns to catch forty winks.

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French vlogger promotes Vietnamese culture

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Belarusian model enjoys life in Việt Nam

Belarusian Iryna Yang, who also goes by her Vietnamese name as Tường Vy, is a popular face on the modelling scene in Việt Nam.

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Why do so many foreigners decide to make Việt Nam their home?

Despite the average Vietnamese salary being around VNĐ5,200,000 (US$220), in jobs like teaching where most expats are employed, wages start at around VNDD30,000,000 ($1,300) a month.

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American doctor’s endless love for Vietnamese ethnic minority cultures

Mark has years living in Hà Nội with his wife, where they have been collecting utensils from ethnic minority groups. Earlier this month, he donated 500 objects from his collection to the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.

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How to increase expat engagement at the SEA Games

The much-anticipated SEA Games 31 have finally begun, and I for one am excited to have the opportunity to see the region’s best athletes compete so close to home.

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Australian honoured for sustained promotion of sustainable development in VN

Australian expert Timothy Edward McGrath passed away on April 18 after a short serious illness, which left a big gap both professionally and personally for GIZ staff members, his partners, his family, and friends.