Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia, bordering the Gulf of Thailand, Gulf of Tonkin, and South China Sea, alongside China, Laos, and Cambodia.
Fast Facts
Population: 89,571,130 (July 2010 est.)
Capital City: Hanoi
Climate: Tropical in south; monsoonal in north with hot, rainy season (May to September) and warm, dry season (October to March)
Time Zone: UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Source: CIA World Fact Book
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The Freedom of a Work-from-Anywhere CareerPosted on November 23, 2011 by Jason Gaspero
Even though I’ve been a freelance copywriter for over six years now, have lived and worked in over a dozen countries, and use words to make a full-time living, I fear I won’t be able to put into words what I recently saw with my own two eyes. I’ll fully admit it. Right now. That’s because, quite frankly, I’ve never, ever seen or experienced anything like I just did last month.
Where to Look in the Year Ahead for the Best Property DealsPosted on November 9, 2011 by Ronan McMahon
Greetings from Quito, Ecuador. In a few moments, I leave for the north coast. This is Ecuador’s nicest stretch of coast. We have the opportunity to buy lots here with monthly payments of $500 or less. Because of the new highway we’ll reach the coast by 9.30 a.m. or so. In time for morning ceviche on the beach.
I’m looking forward to seeing the improvements in the coastal highway that runs south to Canoa since I last visited. I’ll send you my full report soon on the infrastructure developments and improvements at the Jama Campay project.
In fact, while the year is winding down…my travel schedule and deal pipeline is filling up. These are exciting times.
A “Mini China” in the Making and How You Can ProfitPosted on May 18, 2011 by Chris Hunter
As much of the world pays attention to growth prospects in China, we identify another country that remains under most investors’ radars and yet is one of the best performers in terms of stock market gains.
Vietnam: A “Mini China” in the Making and How You Can ProfitPosted on April 18, 2011 by Chris Hunter
Stand on a street corner in Hanoi and sooner or later a Mercedes-Benz, a Porsche or a Lexus will glide past. Twenty years ago, this place was all bicycles. Now it’s all scooters and imported cars.
Introducing the Next Emerging-Market SuperstarsPosted on February 22, 2011 by Chris Hunter
What I’m about to say may sound overly simplistic. But as an investor you want to put your money where the growth is. And right now the growth is not in America. It’s overseas.
Why This “Little China” Is the Best Value in AsiaPosted on December 2, 2010 by Chris Hunter
Investors who bought into the Chinese growth story early have done spectacularly well. Over the past five years the iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (NYSE:FXI), an index that tracks China’s 25 largest companies available to international investors, is up almost 110%. Today, a “little China” has emerged. And it promises to make investors equally dazzling returns.
The Best Emerging Markets You’ve Never ConsideredPosted on November 26, 2010 by Chris Hunter
The big news this week is the bailout of Ireland by the European Union and the IMF. Ireland’s problem is straightforward: the liabilities of its banks exceed the assets of the state. Put simply, the country is broke.
Vietnam: Like Investing in China…Only EarlierPosted on November 2, 2010 by Chris Hunter
A lot of folks are still confused about the direction of the markets. Nothing strange about that. These are confusing times.
Vietnam—How to Grab Opportunity on this New FrontierPosted on October 28, 2010 by Rob Marstrand
Vietnam is a place that gets me excited. In the capital Hanoi, the sights, sounds and smells assault your senses all at once. Of all the cities in the 32 or more countries that I’ve traveled to, Hanoi is my top pick for a city trip.
The Travel Press Talks…February 2009Posted on February 2, 2009 by Anna Skellern
Have you always wanted to go crazy with coriander? Or daydreamed of a love affair with limes, but never quite knew what to do with them? Find out more in this month’s Travel Press Talks…
A serious word about Mr. Dung’s DongPosted on July 30, 2008 by International Living
“I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, president of the United States of America, do declare that said national emergency still continues to exist and pursuant to said…”
Cash in on one of the world’s most impressive stock market boomsPosted on May 22, 2008 by Manraaj Singh
The International Monetary Fund’s chief economist calls it an “emerging China.” Citigroup calls it “the New Powerhouse of Southeast Asia.” Major multinationals like Intel and Ford are lining up to invest: Vietnam is back on the world stage…this time for all the right reasons.
- Asia’s Best Locations: Thailand and Vietnam
Posted on April 4, 2008 by mlatini
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- Escape From the Humdrum to the “Oh Wow!”
Posted on October 15, 2007 by International Living
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- Ringing in the New Year in Bangkok
Posted on May 23, 2007 by International Living
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Are you paying what the locals pay?Posted on May 22, 2007 by Robert Davis
Will Bradshaw and his Thai wife, Nok, walked up to the ticket office at the ancient Khmer ruins of Phimai in northeast Thailand. Will read the price of admission in English and pulled out his wallet. Nok quietly observed a different price written in Thai. Handing over what he thought was the exact amount to the cashier, Will was surprised when she returned half the amount.
A dragon’s flight over Hanoi and Ha Long BayPosted on May 22, 2007 by Steenie Harvey
It’s 6.30 a.m. in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital. For factory workers, market traders, and bleary-eyed travelers, a lie-in isn’t an option. Not when what sounds like some seriously-aggrieved army general is barking out the local news over Luong Van Can Street’s public address, Tannoy.
Miss Saigon? Not if you can help it…Posted on May 22, 2007 by Steenie Harvey
Saigon is the crucible of born-again capitalism. Officially named Ho Chin Minh City, for many—including its seven million-plus inhabitants—Vietnam’s most raffish and cosmopolitan metropolis will forever be Saigon.
It’s a frenetic city on the make, but there’s far more to it than wheeling and dealing. Once you get over the traffic anarchy and air pollution, it makes a pulsating start to any Vietnam adventure.
Voluntourism-join 55 million other Americans and combine your travel with volunteer work abroadPosted on May 22, 2007 by Robert Davis
Why are more and more people flying to faraway places to work on their holiday? They are part of growing trend of travelers who prefer to combine service with travel.
Eternal spring in the city of Dalat—where you can buy for $25,000 or rent for $150 a monthPosted on May 22, 2007 by Ron Maudlin
A former French hill station, Vietnam’s Dalat, with a population of 120,000, sits at an elevation of 4,920 feet and enjoys daily temperatues of 69° F to 78° F. There’s little humidty, and you don’t need heating nor cooling. If you seek eternal spring, this is it.
Earn money while others sleepPosted on May 22, 2007 by Sven Lorenz
Rocco Forte, Conrad Hilton, and Cesar Ritz all earned a lot of money from sleep, or, to be precise, from others sleeping. Their eponymous hotel ventures grew into international dynasties offering travelers some of the most opulent places in the world in which to lay their weary heads. Owning hotels is not something many of us can aspire to, but buying a stake in a hotel is now possible and is a growing investment trend worldwide.
The World According To International Living—25 Places To Watch In 2005Posted on May 1, 2005 by International Living
The world according to International Living: Where should you be thinking about spending your time and your money right now? Following are the top 25 places on our radar screen:
