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People of Grand Park – Clay Boone

https://youtu.be/-k6CBWn0jGs In this series I sit down with people who live in Vinhomes Grand Park and talk about why they moved here, what they like about the place, and what they do. For the first episode, I'm happy to be joined by Clay, a writer...

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Grand Park under Water

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Invasion of the Teddie Bears

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Coconut Coffee at Solace Home Coffee Bakery Workshop This beautifully...

People of Grand Park – Clay Boone

https://youtu.be/-k6CBWn0jGs In this series I sit down with people who...

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More than Words: Celebrating International Translation Day

Every year on September 30th, International Translation Day celebrates...

E-Commerce in Vietnam: New Rules for Online Sellers

If you sell products online in Vietnam, whether through...

Risen from Ruins: The Success Story of Vietnamese Coffee

Living in Vietnam, going out for coffee is one...

Wild Honey, anyone?

Come to the canal with the swans, and you...

Grand Park under Water

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnp14tEOE0A

Wild Honey, anyone?

Come to the canal with the swans, and you will find a tree with a massive beehive! https://youtu.be/ZgT7WLUt7yk?si=UUJyT03uJpbbk8K7

Vietnam’s Digital ID for Foreigners

In Germany, holding an identity card is unremarkable. Everyone...

A Night at Tan Son Nhat Airport

A night at Tan Son Nhat airport

The Next Wave of Superheroes Has Arrived with Astonishing Impact

We woke reasonably late following the feast and free...

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Vietnam Work Permits: Who Needs One and Who Is Exempt?

A friend once told me he did not need...

More than Words: Celebrating International Translation Day

Every year on September 30th, International Translation Day celebrates...

E-Commerce in Vietnam: New Rules for Online Sellers

If you sell products online in Vietnam, whether through...

In Good Company: Starting and Closing a Business in Vietnam

Vietnam makes it relatively easy to establish a business....

The Caravan’s next Stop? Ho Chi Minh City for Digital Nomads

Cheaper than Bangkok, less polished than Lisbon, more urban...

Lifestyle

E-Commerce in Vietnam: New Rules for Online Sellers

If you sell products online in Vietnam, whether through Shopee, TikTok Shop, Facebook, livestreams, or your own website, there is a new set of rules you should know about. On 1 July 2026, Decree 248/2026/ND-CP came...

Risen from Ruins: The Success Story of Vietnamese Coffee

Living in Vietnam, going out for coffee is one of life's great pleasures. There are countless cafés and drinks to choose from, yet the classic Vietnamese coffee experience remains instantly recognisable. You sit outside, watching the...

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Can I run a business from home in Vietnam?

Vietnam is a country of small businesses—and a remarkable number of them operate out of someone's living room. Literally. The coffee shop on the ground...

Saigon’s Trend Machine: How HCMC Turns Global Fads Into Apps

Something starts trending in California on Monday. By Tuesday, half of Vietnam appears to have seen it. By Friday, there is a local app...

A Night at Tan Son Nhat Airport

A night at Tan Son Nhat airport

The Caravan’s next Stop? Ho Chi Minh City for Digital Nomads

Cheaper than Bangkok, less polished than Lisbon, more urban than Bali. Ho Chi Minh City may be one of the best digital-nomad cities precisely...

Opening a Vietnamese Bank Account

It starts as a two-week trip. Then a friend suggests staying through the next festival, or the coworking space turns out cheaper and better...

Four School Runs a Day? Vietnam’s New School Hours

New rules encourage two-session schooling across Vietnam Seeing Western-looking children at Vietnamese state schools is still unusual, but it is no longer unheard of. For...

Visit Our Vinhomes Grand Park Page

Vinhomes Grand Park is a city within a city: a vast urban community in Long Binh Ward, on the eastern edge of Ho Chi Minh City. This blog explores what makes Grand Park such a distinctive and livable place, from its neighborhoods, parks and amenities to the people and businesses that bring it to life.

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The Expat's Guide to Vietnam!

A trusted news and lifestyle hub for Westerners in Vietnam.

Created by an expat, for expats—Foothold Vietnam delivers reliable news, practical guides, and local insights to help you navigate life in Vietnam. Based in Vinhomes Grand Park, I'm passionate about building a community where we share knowledge, support one another, and make the most of this incredible country.

Stay informed. Stay connected. Find your foothold.

Best, Daniel Fischer