In late 2014 the Vietnamese central government passed a series of amendments to its property ownership laws with the aim of boosting what was an ‘ailing real-estate market’[i] and looking to put some life back into economic growth.
Living in another country can be daunting for many, especially if you are living by yourself and are yet to make new friends. Ho Chi Minh City has become a popular destination for expats over the years, with many coming to experience the hospitality and culture of Vietnam. For those that do live here, there… Read more »
From 2015 the Asia Property Awards are to include Vietnam in its list of countries who are taking part. This will help the country showcase the best of its properties in the regional area. The Asia Property Awards began in Thailand back in 2006 by Ensign Media, who is also the publisher of the Property… Read more »
For many people who are new to living in Vietnam, the monsoon season between May and September can come as a shock. The heavy downpours that are experienced throughout South East Asia are very different than those experienced in the western hemisphere. Yet, those who brave these downpours will get to see Vietnam’s most intriguing… Read more »
The Vietnamese real estate market has undoubtedly suffered over the last four years, and while many challenges still lie ahead, there now appears a belief that government action along with newly introduced laws have encouraged the opening of this market to those purchasing, investors and developers. One positive way this has been observed is by… Read more »
If you are living in Ho Chi Minh City, you would no doubt have tasted some of the local delicacies that are on offer, however, many expats who live here are still unsure of what to ask for when eating out, or stick to eating what they feel comfortable with. Vietnamese food is considered to… Read more »
The recently approved law allowing for far more flexible foreign ownership of property is now in place, and the Vietnamese government expects a two-fold benefit. The first will be to boost the country’s sluggish real-estate market and secondly its intention is to accelerate the country’s economic growth. The government is targeting a 5.8 percent growth… Read more »
When you come to live in Vietnam you really only have two options to choose from if you want to use a mobile phone. The first is to bring a phone which is un-locked with you that allows you to use a local sim card, or alternatively, you purchase a phone locally. Bringing an… Read more »
If you are currently living in Ho Chi Minh City you will no doubt know that it can get rather hot. With average highs of over 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year and an average humidity of 75%, you may find that a short venture out into the city soon has you running back home… Read more »
Last year there was a report by CNN.com that listed the best beaches in the world and we are pleased to say that two of the beaches on this list were in Vietnam! Vietnam has over 3400 km of beautiful ocean coastline surrounded by a vast amount of stunning islands. This means that there are… Read more »
