How Foreign Families Continued to Thrive During Lockdown at British Vietnamese International School (BVIS)
“The more diverse you are, the richer your life becomes,” explains Sun-hwa Kwon, whose daughter, So-yul, is in her fifth year at Hanoi’s British Vietnamese International School.
Treat Yourself During the Holiday Season with Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
It's time to return to favorite holiday traditions or start some new ones.
How International School Saigon Pearl Ensures Student Safety
When sending their children to school, parents must be confident that they are physically, emotionally and mentally safe.
How Students at The British International School HCMC are Preparing to Transition Back to In-School Learning
In recent weeks, Saigon has experienced a return to relative normality in many regards, and schools may soon resume in-person classes.
Maximizing the Benefits of Home-Based Learning in Vietnam
While in-person classes remain temporarily on hold in order to protect the health of students, teachers and communities, home-based learning offers a multitude of benefits for students. Over the last ...
How Local Students are Preparing for Careers in Hospitality at EHL Group
While global tourism has certainly been negatively impacted over the last two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is sure to rebound and once again be an important driving force in Southeast Asia’s eco...
A Homegrown Way to Fight Climate Change
As the impacts of climate change become ever-harder to ignore, it’s important to remember that some solutions exist close to home.
Maia Resort Reimagines Quy Nhon’s Culinary Landscape
While Quy Nhon is known for its seafood, one resort is trying to expand the city’s culinary reputation. Quy Nhon has gained more attention in recent years as a peaceful town with stunning beach...
Tips for Parents Preparing for the First Day of School
Sending children to school for the first time, or to a new school, can be challenging for parents.
A Tour of Poverty Relief Efforts in the Mekong Delta [Pt.2]
How the British International School HCMC Instills a Sense of Direction for Students Applying to University and Beyond
“Instead of thinking of a destination to this journey, think about the direction.”
Students Explore Hospitality Careers at EHL’s Junior Academy
“I wasn’t much of a people person...but by being able to meet so many people from so many places and work during my internship…EHL made me grow up out of my little bubble and I became more comfortable...
Preparing Graduates for University Success at European International School
Being accepted into a top university is just the first step on a student's journey to higher education where soft skills and study habits are keys to long-term academic success.
Wink Hotel Saigon Centre: Saigon’s Hip New Place to Stay
“Because you get it” is a fitting tagline for the newly-opened Wink Hotel Saigon Centre, the first hotel of several planned Wink Hotels in Vietnam.
Effortless Work Permit Health Checks at CarePlus
Obtaining a work permit is often an overwhelming and time-consuming process, but the health check can be the smoothest portion at the right clinic.
A Tour of Poverty Relief Efforts in the Mekong Delta [Pt. 1]
Mothers struggling to afford both food and school fees; husbands forced to move to other provinces to find work; unexpected illnesses that devastate a family's life savings; and children growing up wi...
How One Social Enterprise is Strengthening Tra Vinh’s Mangroves
What do you picture when you think of a tree? Perhaps a robust redwood, a whimsical willow, or a perfect pine? How long would it take your mind to reach the muddy mangrove?
The Continued Evolution of Tourism at Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay
The story of Phu Quoc’s rise from a sparsely populated tropical island to one of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations in the last decade is well-known by now.
Fostering Empathetic Leadership from a Young Age at Anne Hill
“Leadership doesn’t mean you will grow up to become a Prime Minister”, Anne Hill says of students at the namesake International school she founded in District 2. “It means being able to differe...
The Rise of Kombucha in Vietnam
You may have recently noticed cans of kombucha appearing in convenience stores and grocery shops around the city beside familiar teas and soft drinks.