Việt Nam News

'If Việt Nam has given you a good life, you should give back to it' seems to be the philosophy of Robin Deepu, an Indian expat living in HCM City.

Việt Nam is moving to ease entry for investors, experts and scholars with a new time-limited visa exemption scheme designed to accelerate socio-economic growth.

For those who have long lived with the hustle and bustle of TP.HCM (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), the idea of clear sidewalks may have once seemed a dream that would never come true.

You said xin chào with verve and shouted em ơi with conviction. You wanted your bike repaired and received a yoghurt instead. The tones are hard, but the people were kind.

Under the new decree, travel companies that host foreign tourists who abscond and remain illegally in Việt Nam, or Vietnamese tourists who stay abroad unlawfully, will face administrative fines.

Family Medical Practice coordinated the emergency medical evacuation of an Australian patient from Vietnam, highlighting the importance of timely coordination and patient safety in critical situations.

Living in Việt Nam during the COVID-19 pandemic changed how children’s writer Roby Bellemans views art, education and possibility. In this Q&A with Việt Nam News , he discusses founding the Art for Children Gallery and his evolving relationship with Vietnamese culture.

In HCM City, there is not a main road free of street sellers. From small stalls to carts, walkers and more advanced setups, tourists do not have to go far to experience something quintessentially Việt Nam.

Vietnam’s regulations provide favorable entry and residence conditions for foreign nationals who are spouses or children of Vietnamese citizens, including eligibility for a five-year visa exemption certificate and extended temporary residence.

He quickly realised his work had to be more than snapshot photography, committing to a monumental act of historical preservation as Hà Nội was changing every day at that moment.

They provide opportunities to enrich ourselves culturally and act as the magnet that draws scattered friend groups together.

Learning in English is textbook-based and has a heavy focus on reading, writing and listening.

I could never have known, when I moved here with the intention to teach English for a year or two, that I could fall so deeply and spectacularly in love with a place that it would change the course of my life.

Foreign visitors to Việt Nam must have their temporary stay registered with local authorities, though accommodation providers are responsible for carrying this out. Here are the key points travellers should know about residence declaration, possible penalties and how long they are allowed to stay under Vietnamese law.

One of the things I learned as a resident of HCM City is that you always carry a spare set of clothes in your bag. They do not need to be anything fancy. I carry a simple T-shirt, shorts and one pair of socks. This way, I can continue with my job in some form if I happen to get caught in the rain.

A running club operated by a Dutch expat in HCM City brings together both Vietnamese and foreigners, creating a welcoming space that encourages social connection and a healthier, more disciplined lifestyle.

With the opening of the country in the late ’80s, songs from the ’50s to the ’80s became first-time hits to the ears of adventurous Vietnamese youth. It was a time when everything was new, creating memories that are still shared in karaoke clubs and homes all over Việt Nam.

For anyone who has spent more than a hot minute in this country, it is easy to see why there would be multiple days to celebrate its women.