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Ethnic Diversity in Vietnam – What Race are Vietnamese?
Culture | History

Ethnic Diversity in Vietnam – What Race are Vietnamese?

ByWilliam June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

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.

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Vietnamese Foodies Rate Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto for Authenticity
Culture | Food

Vietnamese Foodies Rate Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto for Authenticity

ByWilliam June 9, 2022June 18, 2022

Which are the best Vietnamese restaurants in Toronto, judged by Vietnamese for authenticity?

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Vietnamese Business Culture & Etiquette – 17 Tips Foreigners Should Know
Culture | Finance

Vietnamese Business Culture & Etiquette – 17 Tips Foreigners Should Know

ByWilliam May 1, 2022May 2, 2022

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

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What to Eat for Breakfast in Vietnam? –    Top 10 Meals
Culture | Food

What to Eat for Breakfast in Vietnam? – Top 10 Meals

ByWilliam April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

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.

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Dining Etiquette in Vietnam – 24 Tips to Avoid Embarrassment
Culture | Food

Dining Etiquette in Vietnam – 24 Tips to Avoid Embarrassment

ByWilliam April 17, 2022May 9, 2022

From who eats first, to chopsticks faux-pas: 24 tips. rules, do’s and don’ts about dining in Vietnam for expats.

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Unusual & Weird Jobs in Vietnam: Ideas and Opportunities
Culture

Unusual & Weird Jobs in Vietnam: Ideas and Opportunities

ByWilliam April 8, 2022April 11, 2022

Our favourite unusual jobs in Vietnam and potential business opportunities. These traditional and new jobs are growing as Vietnamese consume more.

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We Went to a Vietnamese Fortune Teller – This Was Our Experience
Culture | Religion

We Went to a Vietnamese Fortune Teller – This Was Our Experience

ByWilliam March 10, 2022March 11, 2022

Fortune tellers are very important in Vietnamese society — from marriage to business to land. Here was our experience, the good and bad

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What are people burning on the streets of Vietnam?
Culture | Religion

What are people burning on the streets of Vietnam?

ByWilliam February 13, 2022February 15, 2022

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.

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Salaries in Vietnam: Best Sectors, Locations, Taxes, and more
Culture | Finance

Salaries in Vietnam: Best Sectors, Locations, Taxes, and more

ByWilliam February 6, 2022February 10, 2022

The median monthly salary in Vietnam is 4.2 million VND per month or approximately $200 USD/month.

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How is Valentine’s Day Celebrated in Vietnam?
Culture | Relationships

How is Valentine’s Day Celebrated in Vietnam?

ByWilliam January 29, 2022February 9, 2022

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.

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Vietnamese Work Culture – What’s it Like to Work in Vietnam?
Culture | Finance

Vietnamese Work Culture – What’s it Like to Work in Vietnam?

ByWilliam January 25, 2022June 21, 2022

From average salaries, work-ethics, work parties, to superstitions and doing random errands for the boss — what is the work culture in Vietnam

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What Do Vietnamese Think About America? (2022)
Culture | History

What Do Vietnamese Think About America? (2022)

ByWilliam January 17, 2022April 17, 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]
Culture | Religion

Vietnamese Lunar New Year – What You Need to Know About Tết [2022]

ByWilliam January 15, 2022February 13, 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

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The Role of Vietnamese Ghosts in Bad Relationships
Culture | Relationships

The Role of Vietnamese Ghosts in Bad Relationships

ByWilliam December 29, 2021March 10, 2022

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.

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Vietnam’s VinGroup – The Company Behind the VinFast Car
Culture | Finance

Vietnam’s VinGroup – The Company Behind the VinFast Car

ByWilliam December 27, 2021May 1, 2022

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.

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Atheism, Ancestor-Worship, and Other Major Religions of Vietnam
Culture | Religion

Atheism, Ancestor-Worship, and Other Major Religions of Vietnam

ByWilliam December 14, 2021March 10, 2022

Vietnam has many Buddhists, Christians and atheists, but the main religion is a type of ancestor worship plus huge set of superstitions.

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Do Vietnamese Celebrate Christmas?
Culture | Religion

Do Vietnamese Celebrate Christmas?

ByWilliam December 13, 2021January 15, 2022

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.

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The Fascinating Story Behind Vietnam’s Tiny Chairs and Tiny Tables
Culture | Food | History

The Fascinating Story Behind Vietnam’s Tiny Chairs and Tiny Tables

ByWilliam December 11, 2021April 17, 2022

Why are the tables and chairs so tiny in Vietnam? The reasons speak to Vietnam’s interesting economic history and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Oct 20th is Vietnamese Women’s Day: Why and What is it?
Culture

Oct 20th is Vietnamese Women’s Day: Why and What is it?

ByWilliam October 20, 2021October 25, 2021

Oct 20th is Vietnamese women’s day. The focus is on equality and women’s value in society. Unlike the feminist International Women’s Day, the Vietnamese day has more widespread cultural significance.

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Vietnam Ranks #1 Globally for Cryptocurrency Adoption
Culture | Finance

Vietnam Ranks #1 Globally for Cryptocurrency Adoption

ByWilliam October 16, 2021October 16, 2021

Vietnam ranks #1 in crypto adoption according to two independent 2021 studies. On-chain analyses and surveys confirm widespread retail use.

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    • How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
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    • Dating Culture in Vietnam
    • Why is Vietnam so poor?
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  • Travel
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    • DIY Coffee Tour in Hanoi
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