What Kinds of Jobs Can Foreigners Get in Vietnam?
New expats in Vietnam often default to teaching English, thinking it’s their only option. In reality, there are many opportunities to pursue careers they’re...
Mapping Street Food Culture in Saigon
Before delving into Saigon’s rich street food culture, it is helpful to know what makes Vietnamese street food cuisine special. Why does it beat...
FACES OF VIETNAM Edition 2 – A Yoke Carrier in Saigon
Local Sells Rice Paper Snacks on a Yoke
We met Ms. Hung on Nguyen Van Cu street, squatting next to her yoke full of snacks...
Vintage Skyscrapers? The Evolution of the ‘Tube House’ in Vietnam
The architecture in Vietnam is heavily influenced by the cultures who have played a big role in the country’s history. It’s difficult to miss...
Entrepreneurship in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is truly a country of entrepreneurs, pretty much every house facing a street is a business of some kind. Many are traditional family-owned...
