foreigners in vietnam

foreigners in vietnam

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.

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.

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.

Tourist in bikini on motorbike sparks online debate in Tuyen Quang

A photo of a foreign female tourist wearing a bikini while riding on the back of a motorbike in Tuyen Quang has stirred controversy on Vietnamese social media.

Hanoi’s ‘hidden’ bánh mì variation delights Western foodies

A Canadian couple recently traveled to Huong Vien Street in Hanoi to sample a creatively reinvented version of Vietnam’s iconic bánh mì that many locals haven’t even tried.

Da Nang police arrest British man for illegal gun possession

A British national has been detained by Da Nang police after pulling a gun on a rival during an altercation at a bar. Authorities later discovered a military-grade firearm and 12 rounds of ammunition at his residence.

Hanoi pho tour: 10 bowls in 4 days, 1 winner

A foreign food lover sets out to taste Hanoi’s top pho dishes, ranking the best from 10 local eateries.

American chef wowed by ‘oilfall chicken’ in Ho Chi Minh City

Nick DiGiovanni praises Vietnam’s unique cooking style after trying crispy chicken rice.

Korean food vlogger devours two bowls of pho on first night in Hanoi

Suhyang, a popular Korean YouTuber, wasted no time enjoying her long-awaited pho as soon as she arrived.

Foreign foodies fall in love with Hanoi’s DIY fried cha ruoi

A Canadian couple discovers an unusual but delicious worm-based dish in the capital.

Rescue teams save Russian tourists lost on Co Tien peak in Nha Trang

Late-night rescue mission brings relief as Russian travelers are found safe on Co Tien Mountain in central Vietnam.

Romanian man rides across Vietnam, shocks locals with fluent Vietnamese

Mihai Constantinescu, 37, from Romania, has lived in Vietnam for 17 years, and during this time, he has completed three motorbike trips across Vietnam (two from Hanoi to HCMC and one from HCMC to Hanoi).

Western tourist tries Hanoi pho, praises it as ‘best ever eaten’

Hanoi’s pho is served in one rustic street-side eatery with plastic stools doubling as both seats and tables. Though Western tourists have to hunch over to eat, they still rave about the pho.