Expat Guide

Expat Guide

Opening a Bank Account in Vietnam as a Foreigner: 2026 Complete Guide

Opening a bank account in Vietnam as a foreigner is possible, but passport-only advice is misleading. This updated 2026 guide separates the…

May 25, 2026

Tips

10 Things to Negotiate in Your HCMC Apartment Lease (2026 Insider Tips)

An HCMC apartment lease is more than a monthly rent figure. This practical guide shows foreign tenants how to negotiate ten contract…

May 24, 2026

Market Report

Ho Chi Minh City Apartment Rental Market Report — H1 2026

Our H1 2026 market report covers Ho Chi Minh City apartment rental prices across all major expat districts — Thao Dien, Thu…

May 24, 2026

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Thao Dien vs Thu Thiem: Which HCMC Expat Neighborhood Should You Rent In? (2026 Guide)

Thao Dien vs Thu Thiem is the choice between HCMC's established expat village and its new riverside CBD. This guide compares 2026…

May 24, 2026

Expat Guide

Moving to Ho Chi Minh City: Complete Relocation Checklist for Foreign Expats

Moving to HCMC is smoother when you sequence the admin before the apartment hunt. This 2026 checklist covers visas, temporary stay, neighborhoods,…

May 24, 2026