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A practical guide to obtaining Vietnam Work Permits and Temporary Residence Cards: eligibility criteria, document requirements, application procedures, timelines, and the compliance obligations that affect your long-term stay.

A practical guide to Vietnam's mandatory temporary residence registration: the 24-hour rule, who handles it, what documentation you need, and the compliance gaps that actually create problems.

Beware of online job scams in HCMC. Learn how scammers target expats with fake remote work offers and visa fraud, and how to protect your identity.

Protect yourself from utility scams in HCMC. Learn how landlords overcharge for EVN electricity and water, and how to verify official rates in 2026.

A newly furnished 2BR corner apartment in central Thao Dien with river views at 25,000,000 VND/month. The key risk: a strict 3-month deposit that amplifies move-out dispute exposure.

Two Vietnamese-language articles paint Thảo Điền as a soft-landing zone for foreigners: easy social graph, international amenities, and a safety-and-belonging story, with the predictable tradeoffs of cost and traffic.