Must-knows before starting a hotel business. Dear Antoine and Caroline, I’m looking for information on how to register a hotel license in Vietnam. I am an EU and Australian national. The Vietnamese economy is booming and I understand that you are enthusiastic about setting up a business here. However, unlike many Western countries, such as … Read more
Sick and tired from breathing in toxic air, Tom Druk decides to put a mask on the problem According to a recent article on The Guardian, air pollution kills more people every year than malaria and AIDS combined. New studies have even revealed that metallic nanoparticles accumulate in the brain over time in abundant quantities … Read more
A look at Vietnam’s growing options of international schools The local real estate market has been in a sort of “honeymoon” phase when it comes to foreign investors, as the State allowed foreigners to purchase property for the first time in July 2015. The fact that you see so many new projects showing up around … Read more
A how-to and a how-not-to guide to the world of nannies Most parents will tell you that looking after kids is a full-time job. Even without trying to juggle work and an attempt at a social life, taking care of your little ones can be as draining as it is rewarding, so it’s unsurprising that most … Read more
In the world of international schools, the newly opened Anne Hill International School aims to stand out Anne Hill is owner and principal of Anne Hill International School—a new International School in Ho Chi Minh City, which caters to children from 18 months to six years. Anne is a Singaporean who has lived and taught in … Read more
Key cultural issues every foreign woman should know to have a safe and comfortable childbirth experience in Vietnam Having a baby in Vietnam is becoming an increasingly common occurrence among expats from a variety of countries. However, the decision to give birth here rather than in a neighboring city such as Bangkok, or to return home, is … Read more
Navigating the pros and cons of investing in the real estate market Hi Sven, I’m a French citizen currently living in Ho Chi Minh City. I would like to invest in local assets. I’ve tried to open a stock trading account with a local brokerage but it seems like the stock market is extremely volatile, and … Read more
An entertaining story about rescuing and adopting stray cats in Vietnam During an 18-month stay in Viet Nam, my girlfriend and I become sidetracked by an orphaned kitten suffering from a broken leg and living by a bridge where dog-and-cat-thieves roam. After rescuing the kitten and arranging for it to be sheltered, however, we grow increasingly … Read more
Expressing yourself through dance If you find opening up to your friends and family a sometimes daunting experience, then opening up to a group of strangers through the medium of dance should be a definite no-go. Except if you’re at The Movement Kitchen (Facebook: The Movement Kitchen), a twice-monthly workshop challenging and inspiring people of … Read more
An American author captures the highs and lows of foreigners’ lives in Vietnam Lotusland is defined as a place that induces idle pleasure and luxury; it’s also the title of author David Joiner’s debut book, which weaves together tales of the expat experience in Vietnam. But rather than a blushing elegy on the joys of … Read more
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