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Virus chaos pushes more expats to join Hong Kong exodus

Virus chaos pushes more expats to join Hong Kong exodus

For the last eight years Mathilde and her family have called Hong Kong home, but as the coronavirus tears through the city they are joining an exodus of foreign workers looking for an escape route.
Foreigners distressed as automatic visa extension stopped at short notice

Foreigners distressed as automatic visa extension stopped at short notice

Several foreigners stranded in Vietnam because of Covid-19 are distressed at Vietnam's sudden decision to stop automatic visa extension, requiring them to leave within a week.
January 25, 2022 | 06:22 am PT
Hong Kong’s financial sector faces talent crunch as expats head for the exit

Hong Kong’s financial sector faces talent crunch as expats head for the exit

Late last year, Tania Sibree quit her well-paid job as a financial services lawyer in Hong Kong and returned to Australia rather than live a moment longer with the city's strict coronavirus restrictions.
January 23, 2022 | 09:41 pm PT
Expats keep their guard up against Covid

Expats keep their guard up against Covid

Foreigners living in Vietnam, though glad that authorities and most people act carefully, remain very watchful against Covid-19 and admittedly a bit worried.
December 21, 2021 | 06:00 am PT
Can we, long term expats come back to Vietnam?

Can we, long term expats come back to Vietnam?

Foreigners are hopeful of Vietnam's plan to resume international flights from Jan. 1, but many are not sure if they meet all the criteria to enter.
December 13, 2021 | 11:12 pm PT
Poor communication, inconsistencies make working for Vietnamese employer a pain

Poor communication, inconsistencies make working for Vietnamese employer a pain

What are the biggest challenges of working for a Vietnamese company? VnExpress International readers provide some insights.
November 22, 2021 | 06:00 am PT
‘The people make Vietnam special’

‘The people make Vietnam special’

The respect and kindness of the Vietnamese people, together with the exquisite street foods, are what make the country so attractive, foreigners say.
November 5, 2021 | 04:28 pm PT
Expats in HCMC dream of quarantine-free travel

Expats in HCMC dream of quarantine-free travel

Many expats living in HCMC wish to travel domestically after being stuck for months in the Covid epicenter, but quarantine and designated hotel-stay requirements curb their enthusiasm.
November 1, 2021 | 05:00 pm PT
83 pct expats optimistic about Vietnam life: survey

83 pct expats optimistic about Vietnam life: survey

Eighty three percent of expats in Vietnam are optimistic about living here for the next 12 months, anticipating a return to strong economic growth after Covid-19, a survey found.
October 20, 2021 | 12:23 am PT
Expats join frontlines in Covid battle

Expats join frontlines in Covid battle

Foreigners have been doing charitable work to help disadvantaged people cope with the Covid-19 hardships, but some also joined the frontlines.
October 15, 2021 | 04:52 pm PT
Expat benefactors grateful HCMC lockdown lifted

Expat benefactors grateful HCMC lockdown lifted

Many expats who helped people during the recent lockdowns with food and other items are relieved that things are returning to normal.
October 9, 2021 | 05:05 pm PT
Expats hopeful as end of HCMC lockdown is in sight

Expats hopeful as end of HCMC lockdown is in sight

Foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City are looking forward to resuming normal activities as authorities end the lockdown this month.
September 28, 2021 | 04:56 pm PT
Expats in Covid epicenter HCMC struggle to order groceries

Expats in Covid epicenter HCMC struggle to order groceries

Expats have changed their diets or learned to cook Vietnamese food amid the shrinking choice of groceries and longer waiting times to get them.
September 5, 2021 | 04:56 pm PT
Milk of human kindness: Locals help expats survive Covid

Milk of human kindness: Locals help expats survive Covid

Amid the month-long Covid-19 lockdown in HCMC, locals are helping foreigners navigate the restrictions, in many cases ensuring they get food and vaccination.
August 29, 2021 | 04:36 pm PT
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