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How to open a bank account in Vietnam?

With a growing population of middle class, location-independent young professionals, Vietnam has placed itself as a formidable Asian business hub. As Vietnam continues to grow, the government has made it easier for foreign business owners and investors to build their enterprises there through creating favorable interest rates. If you’re one of the many expats ready to move to the beautiful Asian nation, one critically important piece that’s often forgotten during the planning stages is how to manage your finance abroad. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about opening a bank account in Vietnam. 1. Can I open a bank account as a foreigner ? Absolutely, yes. Everyone is able to open a bank account in Vietnam. But, like anywhere else, there’s a right way and wrong way to go about it. Making sure you complete the process correctly which will save you plenty of headaches. 2. What's the process? How long does it usually take? Creating a bank account i

How to get Vietnam visa in India ?

India and Vietnam keeps developing their strong bilateral relation since 2nd Century. Nowadays, the governments are opening up simple immigration procedure and legal regulation in order to promote the relationship between 2 governments as well as their citizens. At present, Indian citizen can easily get Vietnam visa in different ways with simple procedure and much lower cost. In this article, we will go in detail how to get Vietnam visa in India. 1. Get Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in India  Traditionally, for any Indian who wants to travel to Vietnam for any kinds of purpose, they are required to contact Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate to apply for Vietnam visa. And as you know, India is a huge country, getting a Vietnam visa at Vietnam Embassy require them to travel for such a long distance which is not only so tiring but also waste of money. This is especially inconvenient for people who have busy working schedule. For many urgent cases, their trip or their busine

Where to do inexpensive shopping in Ho Chi minh ?

Ho Chi Minh, a dynamic city in the South of Vietnam with its impressive ecomomic growth, its booming developments of huge shopping malls all around the city with well known international brands. If you are not seeking for International brands, Ho Chi Minh City still has manything to offer you at low price. In this article, we will recommend you some inexpensive shopping places in Ho Chi Minh City that are popular among locals and tourists. 1. Sai Gon Square There are 3 Sai Gon Squares in Ho Chi Minh City which sell the same same products however the most recommended one is Sai Gon Square 3 as it is cooler and larger. Opening hours: 09:30 – 21:00 daily Address: 181 Hai Bà Trưng, phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh What should you buy in Sai Gon Square? Clothes, souvenirs, phones and good hang out spots! You can find a diversity of products in Sai Gon Square from houseware to trendy clothes or modern technology stuff. This place is not only a favourite shopping spot for Vietnam

Where to buy Made in Vietnam clothes in Vietnam?

Vietnam is not only a good place for budget travelers but it is also a well known place for shopping especially for buying clothes. Different choices of International brands made in Vietnam or Made in China products are all available in Vietnam. 1. Should you buy International brands in Vietnam? Yes but do check the price carefully as it is not always true that everything is cheap here. You can find international brands in Shopping malls like: Parkson, Royal city, Vincom….however from what I learn from my clients in Asia, the International brand products in Vietnam is even more expensive than in their countries. They would rather go for Vietnamese products with good quality but reasonable price. Though, you can easily find replica products such as: the North Face, Armani Exchange, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry,… at good price in almost touristic areas: around the Old quarter in Hanoi, right besides Hoan Kiem lake or in Sai Gon Square. 2. Where to buy made in Vi

What are difficulties living in Vietnam as expats?

Vietnam, a developing country with peaceful life, friendly people, low cost of living, beautiful sceneries and many job opportunities is welcoming million of expats each year. All most expats enjoy their new experience in Vietnam. How about difficulties that they cope with as a foreigner living in Vietnam ?  I am going to share with you some common obstacles that foreigners get while living in Vietnam. You should be aware about these before moving to Vietnam. 1.      Traffic:   The most common type of vehicles here is motorbikes. In the big cities, on average, each person has their own motorbike. The most embarrassing moment when foreigners first stay in Vietnam is to cross the streets. Foreigners just keep waiting till all the riders pass the street but this will never happen in Vietnam. The advice is just keep moving forward but watch out and the rider will pave the way for you. Just keep calm, don’t be scared of crossing the road.You can do it! 2.      Food: Vietnamese food is