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Vietnam Facts
• Population: 90.5 million
• Capital City: Hanoi (6.5 million)
• People: 53 ethnic minorities
• Language: Vietnamese
• Currency: Vietnam Dong (VND)
• Time Zone: GMT + 7 Hours
• International Code: +84
• GDP: US$24 billion
• GDP per capita: US$300
How to Work in Vietnam
Major Industries which contribute to the Vietnamese economy include rice, rubber, food processing, sugar, textiles and chemicals. Finding work in these industries as a foreigner, especially if you don’t speak Vietnam can be really tough.
There are though ways to pass the red tape and enjoying the good life, in southeast Asia’s largest expat community! Most foreigners find work in industries like travel and tourism, hotels and hospitality, education, TEFL and teaching, and also NGO/voluntary sector.
Teaching Work in Vietnam
There are language/private schools, companies and universities hiring teachers to instructor lots of different subjects all year round. You will usually get a competitive salary in cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Accommodation is usually also included and you will have your own apartment or room. Each usually has WIFI, air conditioning, a cable TV, a mini fridge, private bathroom and toilet, a cupboard with drawers with locks and keys for keeping valuables.
A Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification is usually a good idea if you want to find work as an English teacher in Vietnam, but not always is it required. A TEFL certificate will certainly help you find work though, and if you are considering teaching as a career, it’s a necessity. If you’re just looking to dabble, you might be able to get by with just your bachelors degree.
Volunteer Work in Vietnam
There are different activities available for volunteers on projects in Vietnam. You can focus on one type of volunteering activity or combine activities such as taking care of children, working with disabled people, helping wildlife or working to protect nature and conservation.
Best Places to Seek Employment
The larger towns and cities and also tourism hotspots are where most foreigners get jobs, including: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Hue.
Working in Vietnam FAQ
Money
Currency
The currency of Vietnam is the Dong (Currency code: VND). Denominations include 500 Dong, 1000 Dong, 5000 Dong, 10 000 Dong, 50 000 Dong, 100 000 Dong.
Costs
Vietnam has a very low cost of living which makes it a popular destination for foreigners. These are examples of prices:
Meals
Budget: D15000-30000
Mid-range: D30000-50000
High: D50000-100000
Deluxe: D100000+
Accommodation (per night)
Budget: US$3-10
Mid-range: US$10-20
High: $US20-50
Deluxe: US$50+
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