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Touring the North: Hanoi Posted by Kandle Dart on May 31, 2021
Thinking of traveling to Vietnam and wondering when would be the best time to travel? Don’t worry too much. The weather there is moderate and you can enjoy a visit any time of year, especially along the coastal areas. In general, the best time to travel is between November and April, after the monsoon season…
International Women’s Day Posted by Kandle Dart on Mar 8, 2021
March 08 is International Women’s Day. In Vietnamese, it is called Ngày Quốc Tế Phụ Nữ and it is celebrated. Generally speaking, it is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women, as well as a day to mark the revolution of women striking for equality in all aspects of life. Individually, for the…
Vietnamese Currency Posted by Kandle Dart on Mar 1, 2021
The đồng, sign ₫ or đ; code VND is the current Vietnamese currency, issued by the State Bank of Vietnam (Ngân hàng Nhà nước Việt Nam). The current average exchange rate of 1 USD is around 23,000.00 VND Money Units Coins: 200₫, 500₫, 1.000₫, 2.000₫, 5.000₫. Note that coins are not commonly used and may not be accepted in…
Languages People Use in Vietnam Posted by Kandle Dart on Feb 15, 2021
You can easily guess the most common spoken and written language in Vietnam. Yes, It is tiếng Việt or Việt Ngữ (Vietnamese)! Tiếng Việt is both the national and official language of Vietnam. It’s the majority language used to communicate by over 90 million Vietnamese in Vietnam, along with more than 4 million Vietnamese living…