Jennifer Tran

Recipe: Vietnamese salad rolls with peanut dipping sauce (Goi cuon)

04/03/2021 16:37

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.

Guide to personal income tax for foreigners in Vietnam 2021

04/03/2021 15:20

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.

US food blogger criticized for misnaming noodle soup recipe ‘pho’

03/03/2021 15:56

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."

Recipe: Vietnamese egg coffee (Ca phe trung)

03/03/2021 14:41

“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.

How to get (convert/renew) Vietnam driving license for expats

26/02/2021 10:42

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.

Internet fee in Vietnam surprises foreigners

24/02/2021 16:10

“Does Vietnam have internet?”. The question seems silly however, it sparks a lively debate on social networks.

Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccine effective against new variant viruses

23/02/2021 14:26

Made-in-Vietnam COVID-19 vaccines have proved effective in trials and appear to work well against new coronavirus variants.

S. Korea working to bring home seized crew before Lunar New Year

08/02/2021 11:25

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.

Vietnam’s Vinfast receives autonomous test license for California

08/02/2021 10:43

Vinfast said on Monday it has officially received the Autonomous Test Vehicle Permit on all pubic streets of California, USA.

Vietnamese restaurant in Dubai to give Lunar New Year’s Eve’s profit to staff

07/02/2021 11:38

Popular Dubai restaurant Vietnamese Foodies is continuing its tradition of donating all its profits on Lunar New Year’s Eve to staff.

Vietnamese workers stranded in Japan due to COVID-19 offered lifeline

05/02/2021 17:10

Vietnamese nationals living in Japan who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic have been given a chance to find new employment.

Female dragon dancer scale-up ambitions in Vietnam

05/02/2021 16:57

Lion and dragon dancing has been normally seen as a male pursuit in Vietnam, but young female performers are challenging that assumption.

Recipe: ‘Thit kho tau’ (Caramelized pork and eggs) for Lunar New Year

04/02/2021 11:21

‘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".