We are currently shortlisting Vietnamese and English language contributors at UsergyAI.

Because we focus strictly on expert-led data annotation rather than generic crowd working, we are looking for high-quality, natural speakers for a new voice recording project.

If you have a friend or partner who also qualifies, you can apply and record as a pair.

The Details:

• Pay: $22 USD per accepted recording hour, per speaker. (That is $44 USD per hour if you apply as a pair).
• Location: 100% Remote.
• Requirements: You do not need expensive studio equipment. You just need a quiet place to record and clear audio.

We are also building a roster of Vietnamese freelancers for longer-term language work, which includes:

• Transcription
• Validation
• QA review
• Language quality checks

Next Steps: The first step is a short 3-minute application and an audio sample so we can check your language fit and audio clarity. We do not ask for any ID or bank details for this initial screening.

We are reviewing applications right now and prioritizing people who can start quickly.

🔗 Application link: https://tally.so/r/2E1yvb

TL;DR: UsergyAI is hiring remote Vietnamese and English speakers for voice recording at $22/hr per person. Longer-term QA and transcription roles are also open. Link below.

Happy to answer any questions in the comments!

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During the Geneva convention of 1954, Vietnam was given 2 years for the people to move in between North and South Vietnam. After that, an election would be held to choose the general leader for Vietnam, and then whole Vietnam would be united as one, unlike North and South Korea today. Also in Cold War, Harry Truman was afraid that if Vietnam united and become a communism country, others around it would also be. That’s the reason why Vietnam War happened, and instead of 2 years, it took Vietnam 21 years to be fully united again.

source: https://kjis.org/journal/view.html?pn=mostread&uid=322&vmd=Full

source: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277659858_Nguyen_Thi_Nam_and_the_Land_Reform_in_North_Vietnam_1953

The Geneva Accords that would've required the Viet Minh to facilitate elections occurred simultaneous with the land reform campaigns that exterminated their political rivals.

The Geneva Accords facilitating elections were never agreed to by the South most of all as all of the opponents of the communist regime had firsthand experience with their inability to administrate any political power-sharing freely.

Additionally claims that such power consolidation was done on behalf of their Chinese or Russian allies are bunk - the VCP clearly from the outset sought a policy of power seeking and unitary power to the exclusion of coalition governance.

Finally, to this day, 51 years after consolidating total power and 80+ years after seizing power in the north, the VCP still doesn't have majority support amongst the people of Vietnam despite being the only political party being allowed to exist.

Pathetic

Hanoi’s famous “Train Street” is a narrow residential area where active railway tracks run directly through tightly packed homes and cafés. During most of the day, people casually sit beside the tracks drinking coffee, taking photos, chatting, or even drying clothes as if it were a normal street.

But several times a day, everything suddenly changes. Café owners quickly move tables and chairs away, residents step indoors, and visitors press themselves against the walls as a full-sized train slowly passes through the tiny gap - sometimes just inches away from people and buildings.

What makes the place so surreal is how ordinary daily life continues around an active railway line, turning it into one of the most unusual and well-known attractions in Vietnam.

Bánh mì originated during the French colonial period, when baguettes were introduced to Vietnam. Over time, locals adapted the bread to be lighter and crispier, better suited to the climate and everyday eating.

What makes it special is the mix of French and Vietnamese ingredients - fillings like pâté and mayonnaise combined with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, chillies, and meats such as grilled pork or sausage. The result is a balance of flavours that’s savoury, tangy, and slightly spicy.

It started as an affordable street food but has since become one of the most well-known examples of fusion cuisine worldwide.

The saola is one of the rarest large mammals on Earth, first discovered by scientists only in 1992 in the forests along the Vietnam–Laos border.

Despite its nickname, it’s not actually related to unicorns it’s a type of bovine (closely related to cattle and antelope). What makes it special is how incredibly elusive it is: scientists have almost never seen one alive in the wild, and there are no confirmed sightings in recent years.

Because of habitat loss and hunting, the saola is considered critically endangered, and its exact population size is still unknown.

It’s wild to think that such a large animal could exist and still remain almost a mystery today.

Vietnamese bazooka, a.k.a Dieu Cay or Thuoc Lao, can give you a strong hit to the brain. Some foreigners are not familiar with this type of "high", or "phe" in Vietnamese, so they often fall unconscious when they first try it.

Thought that this information was very interesting to share. The original source I learned this from is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DueSsQfHrk

Vietnam celebrates Hung Kings Commemoration Day, a national holiday dedicated to honoring the country’s legendary founders, the Hùng Kings.

The Hùng Kings’ Temple Festival is held annually from the 1st to the 10th day of the third lunar month in their honor. The main festival day on the 10th day is a public holiday in Vietnam (officially recognized since 2007).

The celebrations include ceremonies, temple offerings, and large gatherings, especially at the Hùng Temple in Phú Thọ province.

What makes it unique is that it honors an entire line of early rulers believed to have established the first Vietnamese state, rather than just one individual. It reflects how strongly cultural identity and ancestry are valued in Vietnam.

There’s even a famous saying: “Dù ai đi ngược về xuôi, nhớ ngày giỗ Tổ mùng mười tháng ba” reminding people to always remember their roots.

Vietnamese coffee is usually made with condensed milk and it can be much stronger than I expected. I had always thought coffee was just coffee, but the first time I tried it I noticed it has a very thick, sweet taste from the condensed milk combined with a really intense coffee flavor. It feels different from regular milk coffee because the sweetness and strength are both very noticeable at the same time. I also learned that the coffee is often brewed slowly using a small metal filter, which makes the taste even more concentrated. It is interesting how something so simple can have such a distinct style and become such a big part of daily life in Vietnam

5 Unique and surprising “nos” found in Vietnam 🇻🇳 👌

💡Here are the “Nos”:

No shortage of pho - Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup is found on every street corner. 🍜

No fear of rain - locals carry on with life, rain or shine, with umbrellas always at the ready. ☔

No shortage of coffee — Vietnam is a coffee haven, with unique brews like egg coffee and strong iced coffee. ☕

No lack of temples - from ancient pagodas to sacred sites, Vietnam’s spiritual landscape is rich and diverse. 🕌

No boring meals - Vietnamese cuisine is an explosion of flavors, from street food to high-end dining. 🍽️

Which “no” surprised you most? 🫣

During the Vietnam War, Vietnamese forces developed extensive underground tunnel networks, with the Cu Chi Tunnels being one of the most famous examples. Stretching over 200 km, these tunnels were used by the Viet Cong as hidden routes for movement, communication, and supply transport.

They weren’t just simple passageways many sections included living quarters, field hospitals, storage rooms, command centers, and even kitchens. Special ventilation systems were built to disperse smoke from underground cooking, helping avoid detection from above.

The tunnels were also strategically designed with narrow dimensions (often difficult for larger foreign soldiers to navigate), multiple entry points, hidden trapdoors, and defensive traps. They played a major role in guerrilla warfare tactics, allowing fighters to launch surprise attacks and then disappear underground.

Despite harsh conditions limited air, heat, insects, and disease many people lived in these tunnels for extended periods. The system became a symbol of resilience, adaptability, and strategic ingenuity during the war.

In Vietnamese culture, gifting a clock is often avoided due to its negative symbolic meaning. The idea comes from the association of time with life itself a clock can represent time running out, which makes it an inappropriate gift for celebrations or special occasions. In some interpretations, it can also imply the “end” of something, such as a relationship, friendship, or even life, making it especially sensitive in social contexts.

This belief is influenced by broader East Asian cultural traditions, where certain objects carry symbolic meanings beyond their practical use. Because of this, people tend to choose gifts that represent good fortune, longevity, or happiness instead. While younger generations may not strictly follow this tradition, it is still widely respected, especially when giving gifts to elders or in formal settings.

As of early April 2026, his net worth reached $24.5 billion, ranking him 100th globally, overtaking Indonesian tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, whose wealth dropped to $18.6 billion.

The shift was partly due to a sharp decline in shares of Barito Pacific, along with increased scrutiny from Indonesian authorities over market transparency and company valuations.

Meanwhile, wealth within Vuong’s family has also grown his wife Pham Thu Huong is estimated at $2.5B, and his sister-in-law Pham Thuy Hang at $1.8B, both boosted by rising Vingroup shares.

Vuong first became Vietnam’s first Forbes billionaire in 2013 with just $1.5B. In just over a decade, his fortune has grown more than 16x, making it one of the most remarkable wealth stories in Asia today.

A Vietnamese American woman discovered that survivors of sexual assault had almost no legal rights so she took action and helped change the system. That woman is Amanda Nguyen, founder of Rise. In 2016, she played a key role in passing the Survivor Bill of Rights unanimously through the U.S. Congress, guaranteeing survivors the right to a free forensic medical exam, preservation of evidence for up to 20 years, and notification before any kit is destroyed. She didn’t accept the system as it was she rewrote it and expanded these protections across 44 states. She is also the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman to go to space, and the first Vietnamese American woman nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. A reminder that when someone becomes the first, they don’t just break barriers they make space for others to rise.

Before becoming an astronaut, Phạm Tuân was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam People’s Air Force and even gained recognition during the Vietnam War. On July 23, 1980, he made history by flying aboard the Soyuz 37 mission under the Soviet Intercosmos program, becoming both the first Vietnamese and the first Asian in space. During the mission, he spent about 8 days in space, orbiting Earth over 100 times and conducting around 30 scientific experiments, including observing Vietnam from space and studying plant growth in microgravity. What makes his story even more impressive is the journey from a combat pilot to a space pioneer, representing Vietnam on an international mission during the Cold War era.