foreigners in vietnam

foreigners in vietnam

Expat TikTokers, YouTubers become Vietnam’s unexpected global ambassadors

YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and podcasts are producing Vietnam-focused content created by expatriates and travellers, racking up billions of views and reshaping global perceptions of the Southeast Asian nation.

Stranded for two days on train, foreign tourists moved by Vietnamese attendant

Two foreign tourists stranded on a train in central Vietnam for two days made it to their flight home thanks to a railway attendant's selfless help.

Ukrainian Embassy thanks An Giang police for humanitarian support

An Giang police have received an official diplomatic note from the Embassy of Ukraine in Vietnam, expressing deep appreciation for their timely and humanitarian efforts in rescuing and helping to repatriate a Ukrainian national in distress.

Indian man travels 3,000km to marry Vietnamese woman 16 years younger

Drawn to her strength and resilience, an Indian man fell in love with a single mother in Vietnam and journeyed over 3,000 kilometers to propose marriage.

Moroccan man charms Vietnam with his skillful home-cooked Vietnamese meals

Hamza Smahi wins hearts online by recreating authentic Vietnamese family dishes with passion and care.

Nguyen Xuan Son called up to national team after 10-month injury

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son has been recalled to the Vietnam national football team by head coach Kim Sang Sik after nearly a year recovering from a serious leg injury.

Solo exhibition by British photojournalist opens in Hanoi

British photojournalist Andy Soloman is presenting a powerful photographic exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s remarkable transformation through a series of deeply personal encounters.

Do Hoang Hen becomes Vietnamese citizen, eyes national team call-up

Midfielder Do Hoang Hen has officially become a Vietnamese citizen and hopes to contribute to Hanoi FC and the national squad.

Coach Kim surprises with Pendant as vice-captain for Asian Cup push

Vietnamese-French player Cao Pendant Quang Vinh has been named vice-captain of the national team ahead of the Asian Cup qualifier against Nepal, despite having only one international cap.

Canadian couple amazed by dark herbal noodles in Hanoi

Two tourists from Canada discover an unusual noodle dish with black broth, black chicken, and young eggs on the streets of Hanoi.

Two German tourists rescued after stormy night in Hoang Lien forest

Around 11am on September 29, rescue teams found two German tourists in sub-zone 274, plot 4, lot 2 of Hoang Lien National Park, about 3 km from the 2,200-meter rest stop on the Fansipan trekking route.

Chinese man kidnapped in Da Nang over $29,000 gambling debt

Police in Da Nang have rescued a young Chinese man who was kidnapped and held in a guesthouse by fellow nationals after losing about 740 million VND (US$29,000) at a casino.

The viral Vietnamese street food that left a US chef speechless

American chef Nick DiGiovanni couldn’t believe his eyes when a sticky rice dough turned into a golden puff – and neither could 44 million viewers.

Japanese doctor pioneers advanced lung cancer diagnosis in Vietnam

When the most advanced lung cancer diagnostic techniques remained a distant dream for Vietnamese medicine, Dr Masao Hashimoto quietly planted the seeds of innovation.

Foreign tourist loves Hanoi food, goes back for seconds

Matthew recently traveled to Hanoi where he explored a variety of popular street foods.

Ede bride and Danish groom’s wedding brings joy to entire village

The image of a Danish groom wearing traditional Ede attire and his bride returning to her home has attracted thousands of viewers online.

Foreign visitor tries 10 pho dishes in 4 days in Hanoi, reveals favorite

Sampling various pho dishes over a few days in Hanoi, a foreign traveler’s top pick was the pho with assorted beef with different cuts priced at VND50,000 per bowl.

Gambling debt leads to violent abduction of two Chinese men in Da Nang

Two Chinese nationals were rescued by police in Da Nang after being illegally detained and physically assaulted due to massive gambling debts incurred at a local casino.

Korean traveler moved by locals’ kindness after Ha Giang accident

A fall on the Ha Giang loop turned into a moving story of compassion for Korean traveler Jeon Heesu.

7 common travel mistakes tourists make on their first trip to Vietnam

From chasing influencers to fearing street food, expat Joshua Zukas reveals seven mistakes new visitors often make.