Culture of convenience

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.

French vlogger promotes Vietnamese culture

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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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.

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Japanese YouTuber who found home in Việt Nam

Akari Nakatani is flying the Vietnamese flag in her home country, helping to spread the word about Viet Nam to a Japanese audience.

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The oldest performing art is alive and kicking in the capital

Poetry is the oldest form of literature, but, long before pen touched page, audiences have been enthralled by spoken word performances. Thanks to Waifs and Strays, Hà Nội's premier spoken word night, the world’s oldest performing art is truly alive and kicking in the capital.

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Italian model finds fame from Vietnamese reality show

Italian model Elia Marchetti hit the headlines when he appeared on the popular reality show, Quý Ông Hoàn Mỹ (The Next Gentleman).

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Japanese police officer finds happiness in Việt Nam

Kaneya Manabu is humorous, energetic, open and smart when he presents topics on his Hoc TV YouTube channel.

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Meet Joy Kil, the comedian killing the stand-up scene

Joy Kil – teacher by day, comedian by night - is a wisecracking stand-up artist who taps into the 'expat' experience in Việt Nam for her material, and takes no prisoners along the way.

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Bulgaria and Việt Nam: Nurturing a new generation of friendship

Bulgarian Ambassador to Việt Nam Marinela Petkova wrote to Việt Nam News on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria

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Việt Nam - Kuwait developing ties and enhancing friendship

In February, the State of Kuwait marks its 61th anniversary of National Day and 31st anniversary of Liberation Day.

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American food blogger who loves Vietnamese cuisine

Corrin Carlson is an American food blogger living in Hà Nội. Through her personal blog named Plates of Hanoi, she often gives foreigners quality reviews about food, restaurants, travel and daily life in Việt Nam.

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Iran-Việt Nam cooperation to gain greater progress

Ali Akbar Nazari, ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, writes on the victory of the Islamic Revolution, ahead of Iran’s National Day

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Best wishes for a Lunar New Year

Tết is an exciting occasion for locals and expats alike. We wish you all a happy Lunar New Year.

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There’s something very special, and uniquely Vietnamese, about Tết atmosphere: Australian Ambassador

As the Tết (Lunar New Year) Festival – the biggest and longest festival of the Vietnamese people – is approaching, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie shared with the Vietnam News Agency’s reporter about her feeling about Tết and the outcomes of cooperation between the two countries in the recent past as well as prospects of the relationship in the near future.

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