With the country sweltering under a heatwave that leaves very few spots nationwide under 30 degrees, it’s no surprise that Vietnam’s travelers are heading to the coastal cities.

American companies are inserting Vietnam into the global supply chain, while creating quality jobs and helping the country become more productive and efficient.

Tariffs on Chinese goods exported to the US have accelerated manufacturing activity moving from North to Southeast Asia, and Vietnam is best positioned to benefit from this trend, according to Viet Dragon Securities Company (VDSC).

In 2019, American retirees are collecting average monthly Social Security payments of US$1,461, or a mere US$17,532 for the year, that`s hardly enough to afford a decent life in the US.

A fashion parade will be held at Phung Hung street mural space, titled “Spring - Summer 2019” by Hanoi fashion designers.

A 60-minute flight whisks weekenders away to a city that is still demonstrably Asian rather than a cookie-cutter metropolis with top quality cuisine, artisanal crafts and many a photo opportunity ensure wanderlust is sated.

In addition to outsourcing, fintech, blockchain or AI are now among notable trends of Vietnam’s IT industry.

In 2018, manufacturing remained the driving force of the economy with an increase of 12.98% year-on-year, contributing 2.55 percentage points to Vietnam’s 10-year high economic growth of 7.08%.

Vietnam and Thailand are experiencing a boom in mobile payments as more people use e-wallets to pay for goods and services.

Food is the ultimate friend, who is always there for you, be it as a midnight snack or a movie buddy! If you are a foodie, you too probably feel this way.