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.
Best Authentic Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto: Ranked by Vietnamese
Which are the best Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto, judged by Vietnamese for authenticity?
Vietnamese Business Culture & Etiquette – 17 Tips Foreigners Should Know
From tips on coded-language, to how to sit in a business meeting, to proper gifts for the Tet holidays — we decode the Vietnamese business culture
What to Eat for Breakfast in Vietnam? – Top 10 Meals
We’ve travelled all over Vietnam to sample food. Here is our top 10 list of breakfast meals to eat: from pho to mi to banh hoi and more.
Dining Etiquette in Vietnam – 24 Tips to Avoid Embarrassment
From who eats first, to chopsticks faux-pas: 24 tips. rules, do’s and don’ts about dining in Vietnam for expats.
Unusual & Weird Jobs in Vietnam: Ideas and Opportunities
Our favourite unusual jobs in Vietnam and potential business opportunities. These traditional and new jobs are growing as Vietnamese consume more.
We Went to a Vietnamese Fortune Teller – This Was Our Experience
Fortune tellers are very important in Vietnamese society — from marriage to business to land. Here was our experience, the good and bad
What are people burning on the streets of Vietnam?
The Vietnamese do ritualistic burning of paper-simulacra as a way to send gifts to their dead relatives. The fire and smoke are portals to the spirit-realm.
Salaries in Vietnam: Best Sectors, Locations, Taxes, and more
The median monthly salary in Vietnam is 4.2 million VND per month or approximately $200 USD/month.
How is Valentine’s Day Celebrated in Vietnam?
Valentine’s Day is even bigger and more serious in Vietnam than it is in most Western countries. We discuss how Vietnamese celebrate Valentine’s.
Vietnamese Work Culture – What’s it Like to Work in Vietnam?
From average salaries, work-ethics, work parties, to superstitions and doing random errands for the boss — what is the work culture in Vietnam
What Do Vietnamese Think About America? (2022)
Does Vietnam hate the USA? Most Americans are suprised that Vietnam tops the PEW Research lists of countries who favour the USA.
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Vietnamese Lunar New Year – What You Need to Know About Tết [2022]
2022 is the Year of the Tiger. Learn everything you need to know about the Lunar New Year and the Vietnamese festival of Tet
The Role of Vietnamese Ghosts in Bad Relationships
Ghosts play a central role in many Vietnamese beliefs. When someone has a bad love-life, or can’t find a date, it is often blamed on ghosts.
Vietnam’s VinGroup – The Company Behind the VinFast Car
VinFast is Vietnam’s first EV car manufacturer with sales kicking-off in the USA and Europe. We provide a primer on its parent company VinGroup.
Atheism, Ancestor-Worship, and Other Major Religions of Vietnam
Vietnam has many Buddhists, Christians and atheists, but the main religion is a type of ancestor worship plus huge set of superstitions.
Do Vietnamese Celebrate Christmas?
While only 7% of Vietnamese are Christian, Christmas is huge secular pary. Santas are everywhere. It is like a mix of New Years Day and Black Friday.
The Fascinating Story Behind Vietnam’s Tiny Chairs and Tiny Tables
Why are the tables and chairs so tiny in Vietnam? The reasons speak to Vietnam’s interesting economic history and entrepreneurial spirit.