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African student studies technology in Hanoi, loves Vietnam’s history

Impressed by lessons about heroic and resilient Vietnamese people in battles against foreign invaders, Oraiden Manuel Sabonete dreamed of landing his foot in Vietnam one day.

Valentin Constantinescu – a Romanian with ’Vietnamese blood’

Valentin’s story with Vietnam began in 2004 after graduating from high school, as he got a scholarship to study at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Welcoming homes for Laos students in Vietnam

The programme has been operated since 2011 for Lao students studying at universities in Da Nang. About 100 Lao students participate in the programme every year in the city.

Australian, Irish teachers trek across Vietnam for charity

Two school teachers from Australia and Ireland are embarking on a trailblazing trek to support two charities aimed at ending human trafficking and transforming the lives of deprived children in Vietnam, according to the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.

Peruvian artist displays paintings using traditional Vietnam paper

Peruvian watercolour artist Nicolás López is showcasing his paintings using giang paper made by the Mong ethnic minority group in HCM City.

Sri Lankan motorist's 15 years of loving Vietnam’s roads

Raj Navindra from Sri Lanka has been living and working in Vietnam for 15 years.

American diner loves Hanoi’s meat and fish rolls with noodle soup

During his latest trip to Vietnam, Mark Wiens visited Hanoi, where he tasted three noodle soup dishes at a sidewalk shop.

American woman's love for Vietnamese language leads to marriage with local man

Hanna Larsen, an American, lives with her husband, a Vietnamese, and their daughter in a mountainous area in South America and chats with relatives in Vietnamese daily. Whenever she hears Vietnamese, ‘her heart feels happier’.

Decree issued to prevent domestic violence against foreign residents in VN

This decree specifically addresses measures to prevent domestic violence against foreign residents in Vietnam. This decree will take effect from December 25, 2023.

Foreign tourists impressed with week-long trip to Sapa with two kids

Insider newspaper of the United States recently released an article about a foreign traveler and her two kids who came to experience a wonderful week-long trip to Sa Pa in the nation’s northern mountainous region.

Famous YouTuber loves fish sauce, plans to bring VN’s coffee to US

With more than 10 million followers on his YouTube channel and more than 600 videos made over the last seven years, Sonny Side, who has travelled to 50 countries, has one of the best food channels on YouTube.

Ukrainian artist fuses precision and cuteness in her first exhibition in VN

The gallery’s bright front space is occupied by a gigantic sketchbook with a selection of sketches from her ordinary A5-size sketchbook. Visitors can witness and admire how immaculate each detail and drawing stroke is in her illustration.

Border guards in central Vietnam search for missing Korean

The Cua Dai border guard force stated on October 23 that they are in the process of searching for a missing Korean man who had been enjoying a beach swim in Cam An ward of Hoi An city in the central province of Quang Nam.

Australian Angel leaves all the men in her wake

Kellie Angel beat all the men, with an incredible time of 08:08.03.

Acclaimed chef uses Vietnamese ingredients to amaze connoisseurs

Acclaimed Austrian chef Stephan Zoisl, who runs a restaurant with an innovative dining concept in Singapore, has shared his passion for food and creativity to every dish he creates with connoisseurs in Hanoi.

Japanese master of Vietnamese lacquer

She knew more than the average Japanese about lacquer in Japan, but it was only in Vietnam that she started to learn this skill and create something herself.

American blogger keen on snail dishes in HCM City

With just VND10,000 for one boiled snail plate and VND20,000 for a grilled one, a snail shop surprised a foreign visitor because of the dish's delicious taste and low price.

Foreigners excited to explore Mid-Autumn Festival

A wide range of cultural activities opened at the international passenger terminal at Da Nang International Airport on September 27 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, drawing the attention of many locals and foreigners.

American YouTuber loves Vietnam’s grilled fish

One recent day, at a restaurant on Giang Vo street in Hanoi, an American YouTuber with 10 million followers ordered three servings of Cha ca La Vong (La Vong grilled fish) with shrimp paste and crispy fried fish rolls.

HCM City hospital opens traditional medicine class for foreigners

The HCM City Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Institute has opened a class for nine French students to introduce the uniqueness of Vietnamese traditional medicine.