foreigners in vietnam

foreigners in vietnam

K-pop star Lee Jung Shin tours Hanoi during Typhoon Wipha

Despite adverse weather brought by Typhoon Wipha, Lee Jung Shin, member of the South Korean band CNBlue, recently visited Hanoi and took time to enjoy the city by going for a run around Hoan Kiem Lake and strolling through its streets.

Hanoi police return lost items to grateful Australian citizen

Officers from Ngoc Ha Ward Police returned a briefcase containing electronics to a foreign man who expressed heartfelt thanks.

Indian man crosses 4,000km to marry Vietnamese woman he met online

Overcoming cultural and geographical barriers, an Indian man and a Vietnamese woman from Ninh Binh have built a joyful marriage after years of long-distance love.

Couple from Latvia experiences Vietnam by train, not by plane

Seeking a unique journey, two European travelers spent 20 hours on a high-end train between Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

Authorities investigate claim of foreign tourist overcharged for hair braiding

Tuyen Quang officials are investigating claims of aggressive pricing toward foreign visitors at Tham Ma Slope.

American chef tries Vietnam’s ‘worst-rated’ dish and loves it

Chad Kubanoff, an American chef, admitted that his first time trying this dish was confusing, as the ingredients seemed unrelated. But later, he began to crave it.

Australian wows with Quang Nam-accented Vietnamese in viral videos

“At first, I thought he didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently. It turned out he spoke with a central region accent; the one who didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently was me,” said an online commenter, laughing.

Level-2 digital ID accounts ease access for foreigners

At the headquarters of the provincial Immigration Management Department, a steady stream of foreigners has arrived in recent days to apply for level-2 digital identification.

$1 pho vs $100 pho in HCM City: French YouTuber finds both worth tasting

Affordable or Michelin-starred, pho in Ho Chi Minh City leaves lasting impressions on foodie traveler.

Vietnamese steamed bread surprises Korean food vlogger in Ho Chi Minh City

Made from day-old loaves and local toppings, this Saigon street snack is earning international fans.

Thai tourist's baby granted birth certificate in Quang Tri

A Thai woman gave birth while traveling in Vietnam and successfully registered her newborn’s birth in Quang Tri Province.

American tourist dies in motorbike crash on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula

Around 5:40 a.m. on July 11, police in Da Nang received a report of a traffic accident on Son Tra Peninsula, near utility pole number 170 in Son Tra Ward, Da Nang City. The incident resulted in the death of a foreign tourist.

Foreign traveler can’t get enough of Hanoi’s ‘pungent’ street dish

Chinese visitor praises the flavors of bun dau mam tom despite its strong reputation.

Foreigners can buy homes in 17 approved housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City authorities have released a list of 17 residential projects where foreign individuals and organizations are permitted to own property, along with 4 where ownership is prohibited.

Indian couple names daughter 'Vietnam', travels 100km for digital ID

Their love for Vietnam inspired a unique name and a journey to register for the VNeID system.

Laughing gas overdose leaves South Korean man unconscious in HCMC

The man was found unconscious in the middle of a city street. He had no identification, was alone, and had multiple bodily injuries along with deep cognitive dysfunction.

Fast-track digital ID for foreigners in Khanh Hoa

Foreigners in Khanh Hoa enjoy swift digital ID registration, completed in under 10 minutes with full police support.

More than 200 foreigners granted Level-2 e-ID accounts in Dong Nai province

The Immigration Division of southern Dong Nai province has issued Level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts to over 200 foreign residents during the first two days of implementation.

Japanese tourist flies to HCM City just to eat iconic broken rice

A massive charcoal-grilled chop impressed two food-loving visitors who couldn’t stop raving about the flavors.

Malaysian auto firm CEO dies at factory in Phu Yen

Authorities in Phu Yen province are investigating the sudden death of a Malaysian national who was the general director of a local car manufacturing company.