Jennifer Tran
Jennifer Tran is a national reporter covering politics and public diplomacy. She has a degree in Communication and Public Diplomacy from Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.
For Jennifer Tran's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Recipe: Vietnamese salad rolls with peanut dipping sauce (Goi cuon)
Fresh, light, healthy, and summery Vietnamese salad rolls are packed with vermicelli noodles, shrimp, fresh vegetables and herbs and dipped in a homemade peanut dipping sauce. Plus, they are super easy to make and are fully customizable, making them the perfect summer meal.
04/03/2021 16:37
Guide to personal income tax for foreigners in Vietnam 2021
If you are a foreigner who is planning to work or currently working in Vietnam, you obviously must know and comply with the tax regulations in this jurisdiction. One noticeable advantage of the personal income tax in Vietnam is that allowable deduction is quite significant.
04/03/2021 15:20
US food blogger criticized for misnaming noodle soup recipe ‘pho’
Tieghan Gerard, the creator of the popular food blog Half Baked Harvest, found herself in hot water after posting a “quick” noodle recipe that she incorrectly called "pho."
03/03/2021 15:56
Recipe: Vietnamese egg coffee (Ca phe trung)
“Egg coffee” is an iconic street drink in Vietnam. It sounds quite odd to many people but when having a chance to try a cup of “egg coffee” you will be mesmerized immediately by its flavor.
03/03/2021 14:41
How to get (convert/renew) Vietnam driving license for expats
There is an exponential increase in motorbikes in Vietnamese cities in recent years. People are more financially stable to afford a motorbike lately in Vietnam. This is not only true for the local community but if you are on a visitor visa or work permit in Vietnam for more than 3 months, then it is advisable to have your own means of transport rather than relying on Grab or Taxi services.
26/02/2021 10:42
Internet fee in Vietnam surprises foreigners
“Does Vietnam have internet?”. The question seems silly however, it sparks a lively debate on social networks.
24/02/2021 16:10
Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine effective against new variant viruses
Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccines have proved effective in trials and appear to work well against new coronavirus variants.
23/02/2021 14:26
S. Korea working to bring home seized crew before Lunar New Year
South Korea is reportedly working to bring home crew members of an oil tanker seized by Iran as early as this week before the Lunar New Year holiday.
08/02/2021 11:25
Vietnam’s Vinfast receives autonomous test license for California
Vinfast said on Monday it has officially received the Autonomous Test Vehicle Permit on all pubic streets of California, USA.
08/02/2021 10:43
Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai to give Lunar New Year’s Eve’s profit to staff
Popular Dubai restaurant Vietnamese Foodies is continuing its tradition of donating all its profits on Lunar New Year’s Eve to staff.
07/02/2021 11:38
Vietnamese workers stranded in Japan due to COVID-19 offered lifeline
Vietnamese nationals living in Japan who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic have been given a chance to find new employment.
05/02/2021 17:10
Female dragon dancer scale-up ambitions in Vietnam
Lion and dragon dancing has been normally seen as a male pursuit in Vietnam, but young female performers are challenging that assumption.
05/02/2021 16:57
Recipe: ‘Thit kho tau’ (Caramelized pork and eggs) for Lunar New Year
‘Thit kho tau’ (Caramelized pork and eggs) is a popular dish in the South of Vietnam. This special dish is usually made for the Tet Holiday (Lunar New Year) as a symbol of family affection. Vietnamese people have been always saying "Seeing Thịt kho tàu is seeing Tet".
04/02/2021 11:21
Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Pregnant women should get vaccinated against COVID-19, top U.S. medical groups said this week, after the World Health Organization put out conflicting advice on their risk.
02/02/2021 14:54
New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan Top list of countries with the most effective COVID-19 responses
New Zealand has had the best response to the COVID-19 pandemic of any nation globally, data from an independent think tank has revealed, with Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand following in second, third and fourth place, respectively.
02/02/2021 14:38
Global Times: Vietnam – a rising star in Southeast Asia
In its latest "Asia Economics Quarterly" report, the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) said Vietnam posted the fastest growth in Asia in 2020 and will once again be among the star performers in the region in 2021.
26/01/2021 10:38
Russia lifts travel ban for Finland, Vietnam, India and Qatar
Russia has lifted a travel ban Finland, Vietnam, India and Qatar that was imposed last year to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Russian government said on Monday.
26/01/2021 10:15
Vietnamese artist makes painting out of lotus leaves
An artist in Vietnam's Mekong Delta is making paintings out of lotus leaves. The 62-year-old man's artwork includes portraits of the great world leaders and Vietnam's late revolutionary figures.
25/01/2021 12:48
Two people in Ho Chi Minh city granted Vietnamese citizenship
Two people living in Ho Chi Minh city who have been granted Vietnamese citizenship expressed their overwhelming joy.
20/01/2021 12:39
Vietnamese doctors save Ukrainian woman with multiple injuries after accident
Vietnamese doctors have saved life a 35-year-old Ukrainian woman living and working in Hanoi who got multiple serious injuries after traffic accident.
19/01/2021 11:30
