The proposed bill text is in https://chinhphu.vn/du-thao-vbqppl/du-thao-luat-sua-doi-bo-sung-mot-so-dieu-cua-luat-hien-lay-ghep-mo-bo-phan-co-the-nguoi-va-hien-7391.

The bill is NOT making it possible for children to sign up as organ donors without parental consent. Quite the literal opposite.

Please kindly read it all before making your arguments. An argument for or against a bill is inadmissible if you have read nothing but social media and "nhỏ không học lớn làm nhà báo" article headlines.

I have seen people in this sub spreading outright misinformation to further their political agenda in broad daylight. I expect better from you all. And from mods too.

Hey! I’m planning a Vietnam + Cambodia trip for March and wanted to check with people who’ve actually done this.

I’m an Indian passport holder and plan to get the regular tourist e-visas for both countries. I was hoping to travel between Vietnam and Cambodia by bus, but I spoke to an agent and they said they don’t recommend crossing by land.

Has anyone here done this recently using tourist e-visas? Was the Moc Bai–Bavet crossing straightforward, or did you face any issues?

Does anyone have any suggestions for men’s health screening packages in Ho Chi Minh City?

I’m currently on a two person Ha Giang private tour for 4 days 3 nights. Our tour guide is wonderful, speaks English and is very engaging. He is also my easy rider and albeit driving a bit fast, I feel he is very experienced and safe. The other easy rider is not bad, but also just does the bare minimum.

I am planning on tipping my tour guide 1 million VND and the other easy rider 500,000 VND. Is this too little or too much for a 4 day tour?

I have traveled Vietnam from South to North in cycle and hence, passed through country side. What I found that everything in Vietnam is surprisingly economical.

1. Hotel stay is often $10 per night and mostly within $20 except in big cities such as Hanoi/HCM.

Even in provincial capital, it is super cheap.

1. Food is also impossibly priced. A fried rice often costs less than a dollar.

2. Coffee in an excellent place (comparable to Star Bucks) is about 2-3 dollars.

My question is how the business is surviving with this price? It will fold in any other place on earth.

Are the businesses in tourism industry making money?

Edits / Clarifications

1. I am an Indian and understand the cost of labour in such countries as mine. With the similar labour cost as that of Vietnam, similar hotels in India will cost at least $40 and coffee will be $3-$5

2. I understand that there are many luxury/expensive hotels in Vietnam and you can spend tons of money there or in other activities. I am not claiming that every place in Vietnam is inexpensive.

   1. My interest is to know the unit economics of these establishments, which can offer coffee for a dollar. In typical hospitality industry, man power cost is about 1/3rd of the total cost. Significant cost is real estate, consumables and wastage.

If the logic is that real estate is cheap compared to similar countries such as India, then it will make sense. I would like someone who has worked in Vietnam tourism industry or has understanding / knowledge how they are able to keep the prices so low and still able to make profits.

a lovely true life story with a good ending. may they live happily ever after.

Why do European tourists think they are better than other tourists when they go to Asian countries.

I noticed that these people are often the worst kinds of people, they are mostly rejected in their own country so they want to feel good by going to Asian countries and then feel superior than everyone around them.

Vietnam Airlines mentions on their website regarding SkyPriority benefits: "Priority security and immigration lines: Please be aware that the service may not be available at all airports."

However, it is unclear to me whether this also applies to Economy passengers arriving at TSN.

Thanks!

i'm going to vietnam (hcmc/saigon) for a few days soon. i'm trying to show my parents around and introduce them to local delicacies!! these are the places i have on my list so far:

pizza 4ps (tried the one in danang and i loved it!!)
katinat/po coffee/hanoi little coffee (for drinks and we are coffee lovers)
bep me in
banh mi chao di nu
com tam de tham
pho phuong (for pho)
banh canh cua 14 (for crab noodles)
yakitori toriki** (heard this is a good spot for izakaya, might only check it out if we have time)
thuy 94 cu
xoi chien tran van dang (for fried rice cakes with pork)
kem bo nang zoe
banh mi hong hoa/banh mi chim chay (for banh mi)
quan oc van (for seafood)

these are the places i bookmarked on my list and will try to incorporate in my trip. let me know which of these places i can skip, what else i should try/visit, or if you have better suggestions for any of the food i want to try! open to suggestions, thank you

Hi everyone!
I’m a UK-based yoga teacher, and my husband and I recently got married! We’re heading to Vietnam for a month over Christmas for our honeymoon, and I’d love to incorporate some yoga into our travels.
I know yoga isn’t a traditional Vietnamese practice, but as it’s something I love so much, and this trip is an opportunity for us to treat ourselves, I wondered whether anyone has been on a yoga retreat in Vietnam that they’d particularly recommend?
I’m not looking for any specific style of yoga. For me, it’s much more about the quality of the teaching, the atmosphere and setting, and how thoughtfully and skilfully the space is held and facilitated.
Ideally, we’d love to spend a few days on a retreat together, although I’d also be interested in recommendations for excellent yoga teachers, studios or workshops.
We’re planning to travel all over Vietnam, so we’re open to anywhere, whether that’s in the mountains, by the beach or in a city.
I’d be really grateful for any personal recommendations, particularly places you’ve experienced yourself and loved.
Thank you so much! 😊

Can anyone help me pick an outfit for Ninh Binh, specifically Bich Dong Pagoda and Thung Ui?

Hey everyone! I’m travelling solo from Dubai to Vietnam from December 1–9. I’ve booked my flights into Hanoi and back from Ho Chi Minh City, but haven’t planned much beyond that yet.

Am looking to meet people with adventurous, open minds who are down to explore, try random things, experience the nightlife, have deep conversations, and make some spontaneous memories along the way.

If you’re travelling around the same time, whether solo or with friends, hit me up! Always down to connect with like-minded people and see where the trip takes us. 🍻

Hi

I am looking for direct clothing suppliers from Vietnam (bulk orders) especially for outdoor activities like jackets, tshirt and pants.

Please let me know.

Is there any books about Vietnamese cuisines history ? I can read both Vietnamese and English

Is it normal that the bride’s parents only gifted gold jewellery only to the bride and nothing to the groom? Or is it normal to gift it to both?

Hello!

I want to check my booking with VietJetAir from Sapporo to BKK via https://th.vietjetair.com/searchreservation.

But if I enter the details of my booking I get the message "Sorry, we are only able to support Thai currency booking at the moment."

What does that even mean and how can I access my booking?

Interesting observation: If I replace the last letter of my reservation number with something else the site responds with "There is no flight information match, please re-check input value"

That means with the correct number they found my booking, but showing this issue

Any ideas?

Thanks

Hey everyone!

I'm giving away a rain jacket and a completely waterproof rain suit (jacket + pants) for riding a motorcycle, size 3XL.

I'm 1.96 m (6'5") tall, so it should fit taller people.

I'm heading back home and don't want to take everything with me, so I'd rather give it away!

Free pickup today or tomorrow (October 26–27) in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Just send me a DM if you're interested!

I am in Hanoi on an evisa and just got married to my Vietnamese fiance. We received our marriage certificate and now I want to switch my evisa to a TRC. I'm not sure how to get this done. My evisa expires on 12 November and I need to get this done before that.

Hey everyone! My wife and I are spending the next month in Sa Pa after spending a month in Da Nang and another in Phu Quoc. We’ve absolutely loved our time in Vietnam so far!

My wife is a happy introvert, but I’m definitely the more social one. So I figured I’d post here and see if anyone, locals or fellow travelers, would be interested in meeting up!

A little about us: We’re both in our 30s. I’m American and work remotely for a U.S. startup, and my wife is Ukrainian. She speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and English. I speak English and about three months’ worth of very questionable Vietnamese 😂 We’re both pretty easygoing, laid-back people who just enjoy exploring, experiencing new things, and having a good time.

We’ve rented a motorbike and love getting out and exploring, especially nature, random backroads, little villages, and places you probably wouldn’t find on a typical tourist itinerary. I’m also a pretty adventurous eater and love finding little local spots and trying whatever they’re serving. My wife is slightly less adventurous with food, but she’s usually happy to come along for the ride!
We’re also up for the usual tourist attractions (Fansipan, glass bridge, etc.), grabbing some food, having a few drinks, finding a lively bar or club, or just hanging out. Really, we’re not picky!

And don’t feel like it’s a package deal with both of us, either. She’s perfectly happy doing her own thing while I go out and socialize. 😂

Just to be clear, we’re not looking for paid tours or guides. We’d genuinely love to make some friends and connections while we’re here, whether you’re local, an expat, or just passing through.

No expectations or elaborate plans necessary. If anyone wants to grab a beer, explore somewhere, or just hang out, shoot me a message! 🍻

Always be looking to expand your network. This requires venturing out, going to cafes, and eating at new restaurants. You are looking to meet people who are backed by currency , which you can then benefit from indirectly.

The foreigners who I see failing, are the ones who exist secluded in their rooms. You don’t have access to farm wealth like the Vietnamese locals who are chilling at cafes. This creates a natural disadvantage.

You have to plug in to the local society. The only way to start this connection, is with a catalyst. Creating this catalyst, through not that much money, is the key to success!

Hi, me and my partner are currently in Vietnam and are debating whether to go Cat Ba Island or not. We are not bothered about Ha Long as have heard it’s way too touristy and just loud music, etc. a lot of posts on here about Cat Ba are about a year old but say there is lots of building work etc, and it’s slowly going the same way as Ha Long. How is it currently? Shall we see it now before it loses its charm or has it already happened? Any suggestions for what to do there would be appreciated too :)

Can anyone point me in the right direction.
Normally i import large volumes of vintage and antique furnitures, ceramics, sculptures textiles etc from the country side in China, now i will visit Vietnam and wounder if that might be possible there as well ? any inputs ?

Does anyone have any suggestions?