As of October 1st, 2023, a new requirement has been implemented for foreigners seeking to convert their foreign driver’s license into a Vietnamese one. Now, individuals must possess a temporary residence card issued by the Immigration Department to initiate the conversion process. This regulation affects foreigners residing in Vietnam who wish to legally drive within […]
One common area where both Vietnamese speakers and foreigners often make mistakes in diction is with tone pronunciation in the Vietnamese language. Vietnamese is a tonal language, meaning that the meaning of a word can change based on the tone used when pronouncing it. There are six different tones in Vietnamese, and getting them wrong […]
Planning a trip to Vietnam? Wondering if you need a visa? Well, you might not! As of 2023, citizens of 25 countries can travel to Vietnam without having to apply for a visa. This means you can skip the hassle of paperwork and expense of a visa application. In this article, we’ll cover everything you […]
TOP VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE LEARNING APPS (SOUTHERN ACCENT) Duolingo: is one of the most popular language learning platforms in the world, known for its gamified approach to language education. Lingodeer: LingoDeer is a language learning app that focuses on teaching a variety of languages, including major languages like Spanish, French, German, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and many […]
Ho Chi Minh City is also home to a diverse and delicious street food scene. Here are some of the most popular street foods in Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese sandwich (Banh mi): A Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with a variety of ingredients, including roasted pork, pickled vegetables, and chili sauce. Crab noodle soup (Banh […]
When mentioning technology taxis, we immediately think of Grab – an extremely popular application not only in Vietnam but also in other Southeast Asian countries. However, besides Grab, there are also other applications in Vietnam to help users get the best experience and prices . 1. Grab – Good price technology car booking application Grab […]
Five Vietnamese restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City 1. Mộc – Riêu & Nướng Price: 35,000 VND – 180,000 VND Address: 9A Lam Sơn Street, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City Specialties: Vietnamese cuisine, especially the lẩu riêu (snail and pork belly hotpot). Ambiance: Simple and rustic, but cozy and homey. 2. […]
1. Bun rieu Bun rieu is a typical dish of southern Vietnam, made from the main ingredients of rice vermicelli, crab broth, tofu, fish cakes, fresh herbs and soup. This dish has a sweet and sour, refreshing taste, very popular in hot summer days. Ingredients: 500g crab 200g tofu 200g fish cakes 100g rice vermicelli […]
Soha Dictionary is a free online Vietnamese dictionary that provides translations from English to Vietnamese and Vietnamese to Vietnamese. It is a useful tool for foreigners who are learning Vietnamese or who need to translate Vietnamese text. English-Vietnamese To translate from English to Vietnamese, follow these steps: Go to the Soha Dictionary website. In the […]
The Hán Nôm dictionary (https://hvdic.thivien.net/) is a free online dictionary that provides definitions, pronunciations, and example sentences for Chinese characters. It is a valuable resource for anyone studying or using Chinese, including Kanji users. This guide will show you how to use the Hán Nôm dictionary for Kanji users. Step 1: Go to the dictionary […]