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American diner surprised as 3 meals cost less than VND50,000

An American blogger decided to spend only bring VND50,000 within one day in HCM City, where living costs are the highest in Vietnam.

Two foreigners awarded honorary citizenship title of Thua Thien – Hue

Chief Representative of the German Association for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Andrea Teufel and CEO of the Asian Children’s Care League Kazuyo Watanabe received the honorary citizenship title of Thua Thien – Hue.

Swing the night away with Hanoi Swing Dance

In Hanoi the community has sparks an energetic revival of the bygone days of this type of dance, with Lindy Hop a popular style on the dancefloor.

Pedagogical certification for foreign English teachers announced

The programme is designed for those who are competent in English but do not have adequate pedagogical skills to teach in language centres.

Draft procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration announced

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the identification law on July 1 this year.

Australian man tries bamboo worms in northern mountainous province

Visiting Mu Cang Chai, an Australian man, who experienced local culture and traditions recently in the north, sampled bamboo worms, which he said were "amazingly delicious".

Australian, Irish expats finish 2,000km journey to support needy children

Through torrential rain and 40°C heat, up vertiginous mountain climbs and stunning coastal roads, Australian teacher Jake Norris and his Irish mate Sean Down have endured a three-month test of endurance to bring about a better future for VN children.

French man enjoys rice dumplings: ‘I am just like a Vietnamese’

Luc Mandret, of France, professes to be Vietnamese. He enjoys Tet holiday and likes the atmosphere of year-end days. He especially likes the meat and bean stuffing in rice dumplings.

Overseas students in HCMC impressed by traditional Tet

The traditional Tet holiday ( the Lunar New Year 2024) in Ho Chi Minh City has left Cambodian students with unforgettable impressions and memories.

Japanese volunteer reserves love for kids with disabilities in Hue

Having worked at a school for disabled children in Yamanashi, Japan, Sai Koshikawa began a new adventure as a volunteer with the Japanese International Co-operation Agency (JICA), working in Vietnam, a country she had not yet known.

Foreign chef tries lobster blood dish on Phu Quoc Island

When traveling on Phu Quoc, Chad Kubanoff had the chance to enjoy local specialties. Of these, lobster blood curds left the strongest impression on him.

Foreign students enjoy Tet in Vietnam

Nha Trang University in the central province of Khanh Hoa has held a wide range of activities to help foreign students experience the Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest festival of the year for Vietnamese people.

Vietnam introduces program for English-teaching foreigners

The Ministry of  Education and Training has introduced a program for foreigners who are interested in teaching English at foreign language centers in Vietnam.

Foreign students enjoy Tet in Vietnam

The Nha Trang University in the central province of Khanh Hoa has held a wide range of activities to help foreign students experience the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest festival in a year of the Vietnamese people.

Ho Chi Minh City tightens management of foreign workers

Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous locality in Vietnam, will tighten the management of foreign workers in the city to close loopholes in the field.

Da Nang festival for foreigners brings memorable moments for visitors

A festival being held for foreigners named “Da Nang International Big Day-out 2023” got underway on December 16 and December 17 in the central city, with the event drawing plenty of attention from both locals and expats.

Designs from the heart

She has combined Western creativity with the traditional fabrics of ethnic minority groups in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam to make unique clothes that have conquered even the most demanding customers.

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.