How to rent an apartment in Vietnam?

Dear Hadrien, I recently found a job in Ho Chi Minh City! That means that I can finally change my shabby hotel room for a nice place of my own. I heard, however, that it is very complicated for a foreigner to rent an apartment in Vietnam. Is that really true? You are right that land law is perhaps one of … Read more

Thinking of buying property in Vietnam?

I’m American. I’ve lived here for six years, and am thinking of buying some property in Vietnam. But I’ve been told that foreigners are not allowed to own land. I have some very good Vietnamese friends who I trust enough to put the property under their name, but since we’re talking about a large sum of money, I feel I need … Read more