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News and editorial on file: registry notices, a market trend note, a buyer's guide and methodology explainers. Each carries a date and comes from the editorial team.

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November 4, 2026 · Guide

Year-End Party Venue Contract: Terms to Read First

A year-end party venue contract should state deposit, cancellation, menu and invoice terms. Read these clauses before your company books a venue in Vietnam.

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October 7, 2026 · Guide

Home Security Camera: Storage, Privacy and Wi-Fi Checks

Home security camera guide for Vietnamese households: cloud or card storage, where to point it, privacy limits and how to lock down your Wi-Fi.

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September 19, 2026 · Guide

Electric Car in Vietnam: Charging, Warranty and Costs Compared

An electric car in Vietnam costs less to run, but charging, battery warranty and fees differ by model. Here is what to compare before you buy.

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August 7, 2026 · Guide

Apartment Fire Safety in Vietnam: Exits and Extinguishers

Apartment fire safety in Vietnam: three quick checks for exits, alarms and extinguishers, plus who is responsible in your building.

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July 4, 2026 · Guide

Used Motorbike Registration: Transfer Papers to Check

Used motorbike registration in Vietnam: the papers to check, the transfer steps, and the fines for skipping them. A plain checklist for buyers.

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June 22, 2026 · Guide

Induction Cooker Buying Guide: Power, Pans and Safety

This induction cooker buying guide covers power, pan checks, child lock, overheating cutoffs and warranty steps for Vietnamese households.

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May 19, 2026 · Guide

Vietnam Visa Exemption: The 45 Day Rule Explained

Vietnam visa exemption explained: who gets 45 days without a visa, how the country lists changed, and what to check before you fly.

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April 9, 2026 · Guide

Vietnam Data Protection Law: Your Rights as a Customer

The Vietnam data protection law took effect on 1 January 2026. Learn how consent, withdrawal and breach reports work for customers.

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March 2, 2026 · News

2026 registry update published

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December 24, 2025 · Guide

Electric Heater Buying Guide: Safety Features and Power

Electric heater buying guide for northern Vietnam winters: tip-over cutoff, wattage, circuit load and placement tips, from the Vietnam Trusted Brands editors.

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October 13, 2025 · Guide

Fiber Internet in Vietnam: Compare Plans and Contracts

Fiber internet in Vietnam: how households and small shops can compare speed claims, contract length and fees before signing.

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September 9, 2025 · Guide

Mooncake Buying Guide: What to Check Before Mid-Autumn

A mooncake buying guide for gift buyers: what to read on the label, how to store the box, and how to check the seller before Mid-Autumn on 6 October.

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August 19, 2025 · Guide

Dehumidifier Buying Guide: Size, Humidity and Noise

Dehumidifier buying guide for damp Vietnamese homes: how to pick the right size, set the humidity target, check noise and compare running costs.

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July 15, 2025 · Guide

Vietnam electricity price increase: what households now pay

The Vietnam electricity price increase of 4.8 percent began on 10 May 2025. See the new average price and how to estimate the change on your bill.

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June 24, 2025 · Guide

Robot Vacuum Buying Guide: Suction, Mapping and Upkeep

A robot vacuum buying guide for Vietnamese homes: which specs matter, how mapping works, and what upkeep and running costs to expect.

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May 8, 2025 · Guide

Tourist SIM Card in Vietnam: Rules and Registration

A tourist SIM card in Vietnam is safest when registered in your name. Learn where to buy, what to bring, and how to avoid unregistered or expiring SIMs.

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April 12, 2025 · Guide

Dishwasher Buying Guide: Capacity, Programs and Water Use

This dishwasher buying guide explains capacity, cycles, water and power labels, and what to check in your kitchen before you buy.

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March 21, 2025 · Guide

Overseas Parcel to Vietnam: Customs Duty and Tax Limits

Overseas parcel to Vietnam rules changed on February 18, 2025. Low-value express parcels lost their duty and VAT exemption. Here is what buyers should know.

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February 15, 2025 · Guide

Gold Bar in Vietnam: SJC Premium and Seller Checks

A gold bar in Vietnam costs more than the world price. Learn why SJC bars carry a premium and how to check a seller and receipt.

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January 7, 2025 · Guide

VNeID Level 2: What It Is and How to Activate It

VNeID level 2 explained: what it adds over level 1, how to activate it in person at a police office, and how to avoid fake VNeID scams.

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December 5, 2024 · Guide

VAT Reduction in Vietnam: What the 8 Percent Rate Covers

VAT reduction in Vietnam means an 8 percent rate instead of 10 percent on many goods and services. See what it covers and how to read an invoice.

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November 16, 2024 · Guide

Motorbike Helmet Buying Guide: Check the CR Mark

A motorbike helmet buying guide for Vietnam: check the CR mark, read the label, test the fit and the strap before you pay.

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October 14, 2024 · Guide

Flood Damaged Car: How to Check Before You Buy in Vietnam

Flood damaged car checks for Vietnamese buyers: smell, rust, mud, electrics, papers and a mechanic's test, written after Typhoon Yagi's floods.

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September 15, 2024 · Guide

Typhoon Safety in Vietnam: Prepare and Read Official Warnings

Typhoon safety in Vietnam: a home and travel checklist, plus how to read official storm warnings from the national forecasting centre.

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August 4, 2024 · Guide

Driving License in Vietnam: How Foreigners Convert a License

Driving license in Vietnam: who can convert a foreign license, what papers to bring, where to apply and how long a converted license lasts.

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July 16, 2024 · Guide

Land Law 2024: What Changes for Property Buyers in Vietnam

Land law 2024 takes effect on 1 August 2024, five months early. Here is what property buyers in Vietnam should know.

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June 7, 2024 · Guide

Electricity Bill in Vietnam: How to Read the Tier Rates

Electricity bill in Vietnam explained: the six household tier rates, a worked example and a line-by-line way to check your own bill.

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May 13, 2024 · News

Registry update: May 2024

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April 5, 2024 · Guide

Apartment Rental Contract in Vietnam: Clauses to Check

Apartment rental contract in Vietnam: the clauses tenants and expats should check, from deposit and repairs to rent rises, early exit and registration.

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March 14, 2024 · Guide

Google March 2024 Core Update: Spam Policies Explained

The google march 2024 core update and three new spam policies, explained in plain words, with checks honest small sites can run now.

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February 18, 2024 · Guide

Smartphone Buying Guide: Chip, Display and Update Support

This smartphone buying guide explains how to compare chip tier, display type, battery and years of software updates, not just the price tag.

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January 4, 2024 · Guide

Biometric Bank Transfer Rules: What Vietnam Users Should Know

Biometric bank transfer rules in Vietnam: who must register, which transfers need a face match, and how to spot fake update links. A plain guide.

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December 21, 2023 · Guide

Online Return Policy: Check Refund Rules Before You Buy

Online return policy checks for Vietnam: find the return window, see who pays shipping, and keep the proof you need before you buy.

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November 9, 2023 · Guide

Phone Scam in Vietnam: Fake Police and Bank Calls

Phone scam in Vietnam: how fake police and bank calls work, the red flags to spot, and what to do. Hang up, call back on an official number, report it.

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October 15, 2023 · Guide

Rice Cooker Buying Guide: Capacity, Inner Pot and Power

Rice cooker buying guide: how to choose capacity, inner pot and power, and how basic, induction and pressure cookers differ.

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September 5, 2023 · Guide

USB-C Charger Buying Guide: Watts and Safe Cables

A usb-c charger buying guide: match watts to your device, read the PD label, and avoid unsafe cheap chargers and cables.

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August 25, 2023 · Guide

Vietnam E-Visa 90 Days: Who Can Apply and How

Vietnam e-visa 90 days: what the new three-month, multiple-entry visa means, who can apply, the official portal, and how to spot fake visa sites.

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