foreigners in vietnam

foreigners in vietnam

Authorities warn against hiring foreign workers violating immigration rules

Authorities in Dong Nai province have warned organisations and individuals not to recruit foreign workers who violate Vietnam’s immigration and residency regulations, following the discovery of dozens of such cases during recent inspections.

Hung Yen man marries German bride in wedding with 900 guests

A cross-cultural love story culminates in a vibrant Vietnamese wedding attended by nearly 900 guests, where the German bride quickly won the hearts of the whole village.

Hanoi’s bamboo rat specialty impresses foreign food vlogger

A popular American YouTuber sampled bamboo rat dishes in Hanoi and praised the unusual delicacy as the best rodent meat he has ever eaten.

Japanese volunteer helps preserve Thai culture in the mountains of Nghe An

A Japanese volunteer in Nghe An is helping local Thai communities preserve their traditions while developing sustainable community tourism.

Cham woman who built Saigon’s “Malaysia street” from a simple meal

From a headscarf and homemade meals for guests, a Cham woman helped create Saigon’s “Malaysia street” - a vibrant halal hub serving the Muslim community and international visitors.

Kim Sang Sik, the perfect rebirth after Park Hang Seo

Once seen as a step backward, Kim Sang Sik has rewritten his story, ushering Vietnamese football into a bold new chapter.

African son-in-law falls in love with Tet and an E De dish

Beyond fireworks and feasts, Lunar New Year (Tet) has become a season of belonging for a man far from his birthplace.

Police investigate foreign tourists chased and attacked on Nha Trang street

Authorities in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, are urgently investigating a violent street altercation involving a group of foreign tourists and several Vietnamese locals.

Korean guest amazed by wedding feast in Quang Ninh

A Korean woman attending a wedding in Quang Ninh’s Van Don district was left delighted and amazed by the elaborate traditional banquet, filled with local seafood specialties.

From dating app to Islamic wedding: A Hanoi woman’s journey to love

Their story began with a chance encounter on a dating app and grew into a love that overcame cultural and religious differences.

Japanese YouTuber avoided this Hanoi dish for 10 years - now he’s obsessed

Bun oc nguoi, a Hanoi cold snail noodle dish, wins over a Japanese YouTuber after a decade.

Spanish man cycles over 22,000km to Vietnam in tribute to late father

After 10 months on the road, Marino Izquierdo arrives in Vietnam to honor his father's memory and raise awareness about cancer.

Foreign woman performs dangerous motorcycle stunt in Khanh Hoa

A foreign woman has come under fire in Vietnam for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts that not only posed a risk to herself but also endangered other road users in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa.

Love wins over prejudice as Cuban man becomes beloved son-in-law in Vietnam

What began with suspicion turned into a heartwarming bond between a Cuban groom and his Vietnamese in-laws.

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.

American man finds home, love, and legacy in Vietnam

Raised by a Vietnamese mother after being abandoned at one month old, Christian Taylor now lives in Vietnam with his wife and child, honoring the culture that shaped him.

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.