Vietnamese woman charged with organizing illegal stays for foreigners in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 19:02 20/10/2026Police in Dong Nai City, southern Vietnam, on Tuesday provided details of an investigation that uncovered a ring organizing illegal entry into and stays in Vietnam for foreigners, with a 30-year-old Vietnamese woman playing a key role in arranging their accommodation.
Da Nang arrests 4 foreigners wanted by Interpol
Vietnam News 14:42 13/10/2026Police in Da Nang City, central Vietnam have arrested four foreign nationals wanted by Interpol, including three South Koreans and one Mongolian, who were hiding in the city, and handed them over to authorities in their home countries.
Public road stunts foreigners should avoid while in Vietnam
Vietnam News 15:08 08/10/2026Foreign tourists and residents working in Vietnam should follow the country’s traffic laws, as recent cases involving dangerous driving stunts show that violations can lead to vehicle confiscation, fines, prosecution, and even deportation.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks closer international cooperation to curb drug crime involving foreigners
Ho Chi Minh City 14:55 08/10/2026Ho Chi Minh City police are strengthening international cooperation to prevent and combat drug-related crime involving foreigners amid increasingly complex developments in crimes involving foreign nationals.
Vietnam's Nha Trang tightens tourism security, foreigner management
Travel 19:13 04/10/2026Nha Trang, a popular beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, is stepping up tourism security and tightening management of foreign residents and their tourism-related activities amid a large influx of international visitors, according to local authorities.
Vietnamese, foreigners in traditional costumes bring Hanoi streets to life
Vietnam Life 12:37 04/10/2026The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake came alive on Saturday evening as Vietnamese residents and international visitors in traditional dress joined the ‘Colors of Five Continents’ street festival, creating a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity in the heart of Hanoi.
Vietnamese company director prosecuted for allowing Bangladeshi worker to stay illegally
Vietnam News 15:42 01/10/2026The director of a company in northern Vietnam has been prosecuted for allegedly arranging work and accommodation for a Bangladeshi national despite knowing that he lacked valid residency documents in Vietnam.
Foreigners’ unauthorized installation of giant ball on Vietnam rice terrace draws backlash
Vietnam News 16:46 29/09/2026Three foreigners last Friday placed a giant rubber ball on a terraced rice field in Mu Cang Chai of Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam without permission, drawing strong criticism from tourists who said it disrupted the natural landscape.
Vietnamese property developer fined $10,770 for failing to report 136 apartment sales to foreign buyers
Ho Chi Minh City 15:48 21/09/2026Vietnamese real estate developer Son Kim Land Corporation has been fined VND280 million (US$10,700) by the Ho Chi Minh City administration for failing to report the sale of 136 apartments at the Gateway Thao Dien project to foreign individuals and organizations.
How emergency alarm helps Vietnam police foil gold shop robbery attempt by foreigners
Vietnam News 19:40 15/09/2026An emergency alarm system directly connected to local police helped officers swiftly respond after a gold shop owner in Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam discovered a group of four foreigners allegedly stealing valuables and attempting to flee on Tuesday.
How can Ho Chi Minh City become a medical destination for foreigners: expert
Ho Chi Minh City 14:55 15/09/2026Ho Chi Minh City has several advantages that could make it a medical destination for foreigners, including experienced specialists, advanced medical techniques, competitive costs and an increasingly developed hospital system.
Foreigners carrying cash to Vietnam: When can violations lead to prosecution?
Vietnam News 16:11 09/09/2026A Chinese citizen has been detained after bringing VND355 million (US$13,700) in cash into Vietnam without declaring it to customs, raising questions about when cash must be declared and when failing to declare it can lead to penalties or criminal prosecution.
