Vietnam is currently one of the most attractive countries in the world, with a fast-growing economy, a modern society and a dynamic culture. Only time will tell if it will follow in the steps of China, Korea, Japan and other Asian countries.

As a language with 78 million speakers, learning Vietnamese can be an investment in the future and is without a doubt an excellent way of getting a head start on a diverse and vibrant culture.

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VietnamesePod101 is a part of Innovative Language Learning, one of the best platforms available for learning Asian languages. Its platform offers courses based on complete Vietnamese audio and video content adapted to all levels. In addition, it offers a variety of tools to make your learning as efficient as possible.
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IMPORTANT: Since March 2022, having travel insurance is required in order to enter Vietnam.

Having lived most of my life in Europe, an illusory world where free health care and a state of good health reign supreme, getting medical attention was never one of my worries. In fact, I traveled for a long time around the world without even thinking about the need to get health insurance.

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Do you live or plan to move to Vietnam and currently look for health insurance?

Nowadays, you can find many international hospitals in Vietnam that cater to foreign expats and visitors. There are also plenty of brokers (more about that later) and insurance companies available that offer tailor-made insurance packages.

Finding an insurance provider might not be the most difficult task on hand, but there are plenty of other things that are worth knowing. What kinds of hospitals are available in Vietnam? How can I seek medical attention in Vietnam?

These are just examples of questions that you should ask yourself before you even more here. In this article, we cover the most important topics for foreigners who need robust insurance packages offered by some of the most credible companies in the market.

P.S. If you are plan to just travel for a short period in the country, then you can read our guide dedicate to travel insurance in Vietnam.

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Do you live in or plan to move to Vietnam and wonder how you can open a local bank account?

There are plenty of benefits of opening a local bank account and oftentimes it’s needed for you to stay in Vietnam long-term, at least if you work there.

In this article, we explain why you should consider opening a bank account in Vietnam, what documents you need, what banks we recommend, and more. Let’s start and review why you should open a bank account.

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Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing countries in the world at the moment and we see skyscrapers popping up here and there in Ho Chi Minh City. As living expenses become more expensive in China, we also see increasingly more foreigners relocating from the Middle Kingdom to Vietnam.

Some of the reasons are that living costs are lower, the weather is warmer, and you’ll be close to other Southeast Asian nations, like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and more.

As a result, increasingly more foreigners look for local jobs in Vietnam. Therefore, we have written this article where we explain how you can find a job in Vietnam, the requirements, about local salaries, the best job searching websites, and more.

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Do you plan to travel to Vietnam and wonder whether going by bus is the right choice for you?

Vietnam has become an increasingly popular tourist destination and doesn’t only attract backpackers, but regular travelers and retired couples. Nowadays, more and more travelers choose to go by bus, especially with distances that take less than 6 hours.

In this article, we explain the pros and cons of traveling by bus in Vietnam. You’ll also learn how you can buy bus tickets, what bus types that exist, about bus schedules, and some general suggestions.

Let’s start and review the pros and cons of traveling by bus in Vietnam.

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Do you plan to travel to Vietnam and want to buy a prepaid SIM card? In this article, we list the different options you have to get access to the internet while traveling in Vietnam.

Later, we will list different service providers that offer local prepaid SIM cards to foreign travelers. The companies are the biggest in Vietnam in terms of users and they offer robust data plans.

If you don’t want to wait until you arrive in Vietnam to buy your SIM card, we will also present a couple of other options available. First, let’s start and review the types of SIM cards that are available for Vietnam.

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Do you plan to move to Vietnam and want to know more about general living costs? Don’t look any further.

In the first section of this article, I will explain the general living costs in Vietnam. Here, we will not review detailed numbers, you’ll get a better understanding of why cities like Ho Chi Minh City have become more expensive in the previous years.

In the second part, I will go into more detail and present prices for rents in the city center and outskirts, inexpensive and mid-range restaurants, SIM cards, alcohol, transportation, and more. After, we continue and review the average salary in Vietnam as a whole, for you to get a better understanding of how much you can expect to earn as a foreigner.

Finally, I’ll give you some tips on how you can save money in Vietnam.

If you have any information that you would like to share about the cost of living, feel free to drop a comment at the end of the article!

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