Travel and Safety Issues in Vietnam

Visa Exemption for Vietnamese American

Vietnamese overseas residing in the US and their American spouses or children are eligible for a visa exemption.

Vietnam Passport Renewal in the UK

From 2006, passport renewal will be replaced by new passport application. Vietnamese citizens residing, working or studying in the UK can apply for a new passport in person or my mail.

Vietnam Passport Renewal in the US

Vietnamese residing, working or studying in the United States can apply for a passport renewal at the embassy in Washington DC or the Consulate in San Francisco.

Personal Income Tax

In the case that foreigners are classified as residents in Vietnam, the same tax rates are applicable to both Vietnamese and foreign residents.

Vietnam population growth 1990 - 2009

Data in this article is gathered from both the General Statistics Office of Vietnam and the World dataBank maintained by the World Bank.

National Independence Day

Labour Day - May Day

Reunification Day in April

Lunar New Year (Tet)

Vietnam Lunar New Year 2012 will fall on January 23rd. 2012 is the year of Dragon.

Maternity Leave

Bank Notes and Change

History of Vietnam Dong

Dai Viet Beer

Huda Beer

Carlsberg Beer

Halida Beer

Tiger Beer

Heineken Beer

Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai International Airport)

Below is full description and logistic details of Hanoi airport - also named as Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).

SABECO Beer

Saigon Beer is one of the few companies that focuses on developing products for upmarket demand. We list the retail price of Saigon Beer on this page, but expect extra charge in upper scale restaurants.

Habeco Beer

Hmong people

Use a mobile phone in Vietnam

Using a mobile phone in Vietnam is quite easy, and it is worth familiarizing yourself to the system, whether you plan to travel, do business or plan your life time here. The three most popular networks in Vietnam are MobiFone, Vinaphone and Vietel.

Mobile Network System

Do you know which city in Vietnam has the highest cellphone per capita rate? To many's surprise, Binh Duong emerges as the lead in a recent survey, Ho Chi Minh City comes second and Hanoi is pretty far behind.

Beer Drinking

Football - Soccer

Badminton

Basketball

In Hanoi, the most popular courts are around Ba Dinh District such as Chu Van An Highschool or Van Bao - Van Phuc (opposite to Singapore International School). In Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Dinh Phung (District 3) and Phu Tho (District 11) are your best bets.

Vietnam Population

According to the GSO, Vietnam population in 2010 is estimated to be 86.93 million people. At this rate of fertility and mortality rate, Vietnamese population in 2011 will be reaching close to 88 million in 2011.

ANZ Bank

Vietcombank

Set up in 1963, as a State-owned Commercial Bank, VCB is the most prestigious commercial bank for foreign trade in Vietnam and the first commercial bank in Vietnam to deal foreign currencies as well.

Finance a Business in Vietnam

The bank interest now in Vietnam is kept roundly at 18% – 22% per year for VND and 7% – 8% per year for USD.

HSBC Bank

On 15th of March 2011, HSBC was ranked the Best Overall Private Bank in Vietnam according to the Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2011.

Recruiting Labour

Fuel Cost

As of June 2011, Mogas 92 is selling at 21,300 VND ($1.04) and Mogas 95 at 21,800 VND ($1.06) per liter. By August 2011, fuel cost decreases by VND 500, a quarter of the increase 6 months before.

How to open a bank account in Vietnam as a foreigner

Ly Son Island

For first-timer visitors of Vietnam or even for local residents, Ly Son island, the so-called “Kingdom of garlic and volcanoes”, might sound completely off the radar. However, in recent years, this area has become a favorite weekend jaunt for younger Vietnamese who satisfy their wanderlust with the beauty of unspoiled wilderness, untouched coastline and the charm of small towns instead of commercially fancy tourism.

Ta Van Village

Thuong Xa Tax

Keangnam Hanoi Landmark 72

Phu Tay Ho

Dam Market

Museum of Vietnam's Ethnic Cultures

Phuong Hoang (Phoenix) Cave & Mo Ga Stream

Nui Coc Lake

Sun World Ba Na Hills

Vieng Market

The Complex Of Yen Tu Monuments and Landscapes

Dien Cape Lighthouse