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Every country has its own set of laws and regulations, and while most of them are there to ensure the country doesn’t descend into chaos, there are some laws that are highly questionable. Essential Vietnamese laws are no exception to this, with some that are similar to most other countries in the world, but also … Read more

Vietnam has not only one but two billionaires in USD, along with some other seriously wealthy individuals. Here is Vietnam’s Richest Business People should keep an eye on.   Vietnamese people joke that half of our country are billionaires (in VND)   Pham Nhat Vuong The founder and chairman of the giant conglomerate Vingroup, Pham … Read more

Learning English is a problem for many Vietnamese learners who can have a hard time trying to learn it as there are not many similarities between the two languages. English education in Vietnam to date has not had very good results and important skills like listening, reading and writing do not receive enough attention. Here … Read more

Proverbs are unique phrases usually used to teach an important value or explain a particular moral concept. Regardless of where you’re from, you may have heard some of them as you were growing up, and some of these words may even stick with you throughout your life. In this article, we address the Vietnamese culture … Read more

Funerals are events that you would prefer not to ever have to experience. Depending on where you’re from, they can either be viewed as a sad event or a celebration. Here in Vietnam, there are certain age-old practices and routines that you may not yet be aware of. Take note of these Vietnamese funerals dos & don’ts … Read more

Prostitution is considered a necessary evil, or moral corruption. In Vietnam, the mindset on sex work has always skewed towards the latter due to the country’s strong Confucian value system. But even though this may seem surprising to some, prostitution is actually still illegal in this country.   While prostitution has been made legal in … Read more

Cao Giỏ (rubbing or coining) is a traditional, ancient traditional technique used to treat illness. In China it’s known as Gua Sha, in Indonesia it’s referred to as Kerikan, and in Vietnam, it’s called Cao Giỏ. This exercise is a great way to cleanse the body of “heatiness” and “negative energy” so that you can … Read more