Vung Tau

The closest beach to Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is growing into an attractive beach town paralleled to that of Nha Trang.

Ninh Chu

Ninh Chu is a beautiful beach northeast of Phan Rang city, about 1 hour drive from Nha Trang.

Mui Ne

Just 3.5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Mui Ne is a real paradise for beach fans.

Con Dao

One of the best beaches near Ho Chi Minh City is Con Dao, which is a group of islands belonging to Ba Ria Vung Tau province.

Phu Quoc

Not only is Phu Quoc endowed with picturesque coasts and various sea creatures, Phu Quoc has other cultural and natural heritages that captivate the hearts of tourists who are looking for a wider variety of landscapes.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang nature is endowed with not only for the crystal-like waters and the pristinely white sand of Nha Trang’s 6 km beach but also for the many idyllic surrounding islands, which will definitely guarantee you an exotic get-away from the bustling city.

Danang

Danang beach is among the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, with white sand and luxury resort lining the 30km stretch.

Cua Dai

Cua Dai Beach is situated on Cam An Ward, roughly 4km away from the centre of Hoi An Town - Quang Nam Province.

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Vietnam A to Z

A comprehensive index of information about all aspects of Vietnam, with latest updates about traveling, living, learning, doing business and moving to Vietnam.

Time Difference

Vietnam time is GMT +7 and has the same hours as Thailand and Indonesia.

Quick and Snow Show

If there is a survey for radio audiences about which radio show they loved the most in the last 10 years, more than a half of repliers might say that is “Quick and Snow Show”

Xone FM

Xone FM is currently one of the most favorite radio programs of millions of Vietnamese audiences, mostly from diverse age on the range from 16 to 30 years old

Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV)

VOV is the hugest as well as most popular radio station in Vietnam with broadcasting range covering entire territories of Vietnam and millions of frequent audiences

Nha Trang University

Nha Trang University was formerly Fishery Faculty of Hanoi University of Agriculture and then transformed to be a university in 1977

Vinh University

Being one of the oldest universities in the middle of Vietnam with 52 year history, Vinh University has become a crucial undergraduate educating center in not only its area but also the entire Vietnam

Hue University

Being officially established in 1994 on the base of University of Hue from previous governance, Hue University has been meliorated and become the largest university in Middle and Tay Nguyen area of Vietnam

University of Danang

University of Danang was founded in 1994 as the integration and re-organization of 4 undergraduate schools including Danang University of Technology, Danang University of Foreign Language Education, Quang Nam – Danang College of Education and Nguyen Van Troi Technological School

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Vietnam (Saigon South Campus)

It can be said that Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) is the pioneer who brought high quality studying with international standard to Vietnam

University of Economics (Ho Chi Minh City)

University of Economy (Ho Chi Minh City) is one of the best economic universities in Vietnam and nearby countries like Laos or Cambodia

Medical University of Ho Chi Minh City

Medical University of Ho Chi Minh City is one of the two most reputable medical universities in Vietnam beside Hanoi Medical University.

Vietnam National University (Ho Chi Minh City)

Vietnam National University (Ho Chi Minh City), in addition to its counterpart in Hanoi, is regarded as two most crucial universities in Vietnam with top quality in studying and diversity in courses

Can Tho University

Can Tho University is listed as one of the key universities in the South of Vietnam and also included in top universities in this country.

Vietnam Population Density

Vietnam’s density of population is twice as much as China’s (137 people/km2), about 3 times as much as Cambodia’s (78 people/km2) and 11 times as much as Laos’s (25 people/km2).

Vietnam Age Structure and Population Pyramid

Statistic from Vietnam’s General Statistic Office reveals that proportion of people between 15- 64 years old and over-65 years old in Vietnam’s total population has rapidly increased by 12.4 (56.1% to 68.5%) and 2.1 (4.7% to 6.8%) respectively for 20 years from 1989 to 2010.

Hanoi Medical University

Hanoi Medical University (HMU) is the oldest remaining university in Hanoi with 109 year history and also the best university in medic in the North of Vietnam.

National Economics University (Hanoi)

Foreign Trade University (Hanoi Campus)

Hanoi University of Technology

Vietnam National University (Hanoi)

At present, the university is located on Xuan Thuy Street (Cau Giay), but in the future, it will be relocated to Hoa Lac Highway for more space and better infrastructure.

Hanoi Population

Hanoi is the second largest provinces in Vietnam on population.

Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam

Also known as the Full Moon Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the fifteen day of the eighth lunar month

Vietnam Lunar Calendar

Unlike that of solar calendar, leap years in lunar calendar will have some double months (like two Augusts or two March) instead of just an extra day added for February.

Birth Certificates

Value added tax

Corporate Income Tax

With an aim to make Vietnam enterprises more competitive and Vietnam business environment more inviting, the standard CIT rate was reduced from 28% to 25%.

Vietnam Funerals

The way a funeral is organized in Vietnam is strongly influenced by Chinese ones with various rites and activities. Visitors who attend a funeral usually wear dark color clothes and bring sympathy flower, sometimes attached with an envelop containing money to help the unfortunate family cover the cost of the funeral.

NGO registration in Vietnam

NGOs in Vietnam

Thanks to more open conditions created by the Government, the number of NGOs operating in Vietnam increases quickly, from 183 in 1992 to 514 and 800 in 2003 and 2010 respectively.

Vietnam World Heritage Sites

Vietnam is a country of tourism. From the North to the South, any province has its own advantages to attract visitors. Among thousands of interesting places in Vietnam, there are several World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO, and these Heritage Sites help Vietnam a lot in earning tourists through years.

Vietnamese Genealogy

Unlike many countries in North America, Europe and Australia, Vietnamese people share last names rather than first names, although they do not belong to one family.

Average Salary

Vietnamese Food & Nutrition

Vietnamese food, in general, is the collection of various elements

Food safety in Vietnam

Foods in Vietnam are not always safe as they look, especially in street small shops and vendors’ load

Halloween Celebration in Vietnam

Halloween of 2011 is on Monday and of 2012 is on Wednesday, October 31st.

How Vietnamese Celebrate Christmas

In spite of being a predominantly Buddhist country, Christmas in Vietnam is still one of the four main annual religious festivals including the Lunar New Year, the mid-autumn festival, Buddha’s birthday.

Ho Chi Minh City Population

According to 2009 Census, there were about 7,162,864 people inhabited in Ho Chi Minh City.

Books about Vietnam

Public Holidays

In Vietnam, public institutions are closed on public holidays, while some stores and restaurants will remain open to serve guests during these holidays. The most important holiday in a year, Tet holiday, sees the massive change in operation of companies and people's lives so plan your travel carefully if you plan to visit Vietnam during these periods.

Vietnam Geography

Vietnam has a total land area of over 331,000 km2 and a coastline spreading over 3,200 km.