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Insights into Vietnamese Culture: from food to dating to finance to life-style.

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, 2022October 7, 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, 2022September 11, 2023

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 [2024]
Culture | Religion

Vietnamese Lunar New Year – What You Need to Know About Tết [2024]

ByWilliam January 15, 2022January 14, 2024

2023 is the Year of the Cat. 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, 2021August 27, 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, 2021December 13, 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, 2021September 18, 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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Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Cultural Differences
Culture | History

Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City: Cultural Differences

ByWilliam September 22, 2021December 30, 2022

We discuss the cultural differences between HCMC (once Saigon) vs Hanoi. If Hanoi is the centre of art and government, HCMC is the centre of pop culture and entrepreneurship

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9 Best Vietnamese Dishes from Da Nang & Hoi An
Culture | Food

9 Best Vietnamese Dishes from Da Nang & Hoi An

ByWilliam August 27, 2021December 31, 2022

One of the highlights of visiting Đà Nẵng and Hội An is food-tourism: embark on a DIY food-tour to sample amazing spicy foods like Mi Quang, Banh Uot Cuon, and Banh Beo.

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Vietnamese Paintings Generated by AI (VQGAN+CLIP)
Art | Culture

Vietnamese Paintings Generated by AI (VQGAN+CLIP)

ByWilliam August 12, 2021January 14, 2022

Beautiful paintings of Vietnam through text-to-image GANs: incredible watercolor paintings of Ninh Binh, impressionist mountain landscapes, lacquer villages, and more

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Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Recipe, and Dipping Sauce
Culture | Food

Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls: Recipe, and Dipping Sauce

ByWilliam July 31, 2021December 31, 2022

Authentic Vietnamese spring rolls are easy to make wiht this recipe. The only difficulties are: i) sourcing ingredients like cloud-ear (available on Amazon), and ii) proper chopping of vegetables.

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Hanoi’s Macabre Impressionists: Dark Cityscape Paintings from Vietnam
Art | Culture

Hanoi’s Macabre Impressionists: Dark Cityscape Paintings from Vietnam

ByWilliam July 28, 2021January 1, 2023

7 impressionist/abstract artists who paint dark, macabre cityscapes of Hanoi, Vietnam. The maze-like geometry of Hanoi inspired this genre of contemporary palette-knife art that is gritty and dreamlike.

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14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture
Culture

14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture

ByWilliam July 20, 2021December 31, 2022

From Ninja Burkas, to burning paper iPhones, we discuss fun facts about modern Vietnamese culture, such as: its 54 ethnic groups, quirky superstitions, interesting linguistic habits, and their love of side-hustled.

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Myth-busting: “Why is Vietnam so poor?”
Culture | History

Myth-busting: “Why is Vietnam so poor?”

ByWilliam May 31, 2021December 30, 2022

We dispel some myths about poverty in Vietnam. We use data and statistics to explain the growth of Vietnam vs. its Asian neighbours

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Best Ways to Invest in Vietnam 2022: ETFs, Funds, P2P loans, and more
Culture | Finance

Best Ways to Invest in Vietnam 2022: ETFs, Funds, P2P loans, and more

ByWilliam May 31, 2021January 2, 2023

How to invest in Vietnam? The VNM ETF has terrible tracking error compared to the Vietnam Equity Index. Consider investing in Vietnam via these alternative vehicles: VOF, VCF, P2P loans, and other opportunities.

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Dating Culture in Vietnam
Culture | Relationships

Dating Culture in Vietnam

ByWilliam May 29, 2021January 13, 2022

Except for funny things like the role of Fortune-Tellers, dating in Vietnam is similar to the USA. We discuss the similarities and differences in dating between Vietnam and the West.

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    • 14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture
    • How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
    • Investing in Vietnam
    • Dating Culture in Vietnam
    • Why is Vietnam so poor?
    • Religion in Vietnam
  • Travel
    • Guide to Hanoi’s Neighbourhoods
    • Most Underrated Destinations
    • Đà Nẵng Travel Itinerary
    • Common Scams to Avoid
    • When Will Vietnam Re-Open?
    • DIY Coffee Tour in Hanoi
    • DIY Food Tour in Hanoi
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