Hotels in Vietnamese – “Nhà Nghỉ” vs “Khách Sạn”
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Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and crucial differences between hotels (*khách sạn*) vs. motels (*nhà nghỉ*)…
LANGUAGE
Learn 16 Essential Verbs in Vietnamese (with Audio)
Learn these 16 basic and essential verbs in Vietnamese , with Audio — to go, to want, to need, to take, to help, and more.
Hotels in Vietnamese – “Nhà Nghỉ” vs “Khách Sạn”
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Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and crucial differences between hotels (*khách sạn*) vs. motels (*nhà nghỉ*) in Vietnam
Birthdays in Vietnam – Expat Guide to Birthday Gifts, Traditions and Expressions
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Happy birthday in Vietnamese is “Chúc mừng sinh nhật!” Use our handy guide to know how to celebrate birthdays in Vietnam and what kinds of gifts to get.
Bánh Trung Thu – What Are Vietnamese Mooncakes?
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Vietnamese mooncakes are a thick, dense, hearty sweet-bean cake with a doughy exterior. They are eaten only around the Mid-Autumn festival.
TRAVEL
Authentic Vietnamese in Calgary: A Guide to the Best Eats
We review Calgary’s best Vietnamese restaurants for authenticity and taste. Our top-rated Vietnamese restaurants are Pho Mr. Q and Pho 99.
Where to go? Vietnam vs. Cambodia for Travel, Culture, Food, and More
Which country is better to visit for first-time tourist: Vietnam or Cambodia? We summarize key differences and similarities between the two countries.
Is Vietnam Safe? Guide to Avoid Being Scammed, Robbed, or Injured
Some common sense safety tips to ensure you don’t get robbed or scammed and have an amazing time in Vietnam.
Nha Trang Ultimate Guide – To Do’s, Budget Accommodations, and Resort Reviews
Top attractions in Nha Trang, plus reviews on hotels & resorts for different travel budgets: backpackers, families, and adventurers
CULTURE
Why the Movie Tetris Resonates with Vietnamese — Communism in 8 Scenes
The 2023 movie Tetris has Americans doubting it’s depiction of life in Communist Russia. But for Vietnamese, the similarities are many and real.
Why Vietnamese Wages Are So Low (and Why They Can’t Stay That Way)
A historic quirk of Vietnamese housing policy has dampened inflationary pressures on Vietnamese salaries.
Insider Insights on Finding Vietnamese Suppliers: Interview with Top Sourcing Companies
We interviewed top sourcing companies to get their tips & insights about sourcing products from Vietnam and the state of the industry.
Peter Zeihan on Vietnam — Top Country to Watch
Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan on VIetnam: top country to watch, and one of 17 countries to survive the next half-century.
Save Money and Look Chic: Vietnam’s Top Fashion Brands for Value and Quality
Vietnam is amazing for shopping. We highlight some top Vietnamese fashion brands that are also affordale — some are suppliers for top Western brands!
Phạm Nhật Vượng: Meet the Vietnamese Billionaire Behind Vietnam’s First Automobile Manufacturer
A Brief biography of Phạm Nhật Vượng — the founder of VinGroup and the owner of the new Vietnamese EV Auto Startup called “VinFast”
Discover Vietnamese Factories & Suppliers not on B2B Websites like Alibaba: 8 Creative Methods
Tips and tricks on finding Vietnamese suppliers and manufacturers who aren’t on B2B marketplaces like Alibaba or Global Sources
Best Websites to Find Vietnamese Suppliers & Manufacturers [Alibaba Alternatives]
How to find suppliers and manufacturers in Vietnam, using online B2B marketplaces (alternatives to Alibaba).
Starting a Business in Vietnam as a Foreigner: 9 Quirks to do with Compliance, Formation, Tax and More
9 Quirks to consider when thinking about starting a business in Vietnam as a foreigner: from business structures, capital controls, laws, and more.
Mid-Autumn Fesitival: Everything to Know About the Vietnamese Full-Moon Celebration
Key facts and tips about the major Vietnamese holiday Mid-Autumn Festival: origins, what to do as a tourist, when to buy souvenirs and mooncakes.
DALL-E Viet: AI-Generated Images of Vietnam (with Code)
The text-to-image DALL-E tool lets you make (almost) photorealistic images with a few simple text prompts. We use it to make fake images of Vietnam.
Ethnic Diversity in Vietnam – What Race are Vietnamese?
Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, and over a 100 spoken languages, some with less than 1000 people left. The “Kinh” are the dominant 86% majority group.
Cultural context is KEY
Language lessons embedded in cultural insights
The best way to learn Vietnamese is to embed the lessons in stories and anecdotes about Vietnamese culture.
