Misconduct by foreigners puts Vietnam’s hospitality and rule of law to the test
In-Depth 10:52 06/06/2026Several recent cases involving foreign nationals violating the law in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City may be isolated incidents, but they have sparked broader concerns about respect for local regulations and public order. Beyond the individual offenses, the incidents serve as a reminder of the need to balance Vietnam’s welcoming image with consistent law enforcement.
A Singaporean perspective: Vietnam’s hospitality is a gift, not an entitlement
Expat Life 10:09 04/06/2026'Navigating the southern city’s chaotic charm taught me that Vietnam’s legendary hospitality is an act of profound generosity, not an invitation for entitlement."
Foreigners in Vietnam speak out against international tourists’ misconduct
Expat Life 10:05 03/06/2026Foreign residents and frequent visitors in Vietnam have condemned the unlawful and disrespectful behavior of certain international tourists, as public discussion grows over a series of incidents involving foreigners violating local regulations and social norms.
Opinion: Vietnam should not tolerate misconduct by foreign visitors
Expat Life 14:25 01/06/2026"I fully support the crackdown on these disrespectful foreigners and look forward to a time when the tourist precincts of major cities can once again be places of enjoyment, not sources of shame."
Important notes for foreigners entering Vietnam
Expat Life 17:44 28/05/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Immigration Office has outlined important reminders to ensure foreigners comply with Vietnam’s entry regulations.
72-hour manhunt ends in arrest of 2 Samoan suspects in Ho Chi Minh City shooting
Vietnam News 12:32 27/05/2026Vietnamese police have arrested two Samoan nationals accused of carrying out a fatal shooting in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, less than 72 hours after the attack that left one Australian citizen dead and another critically injured.
Ho Chi Minh City police chief emphasizes legal compliance for both Vietnamese citizens, foreigners after deadly shooting
Ho Chi Minh City 15:48 26/05/2026Both Vietnamese citizens and foreign nationals must strictly abide by Vietnamese law, and all violations committed within Vietnamese territory shall be handled in accordance with legal regulations, Lieutenant General Mai Hoang, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security, told a briefing held on Tuesday to announce the initial results of a probe into a fatal shooting last week.
8 arrested for helping Samoan suspects flee after shooting of 2 Australians in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 13:44 26/05/2026Police in Ho Chi Minh City have detained eight local people for allegedly assisting two Samoan suspects accused of carrying out a deadly shooting that left one Australian man dead and another seriously injured last week.
2 Samoan suspects carry out fatal shooting in Ho Chi Minh City under orders from overseas
Ho Chi Minh City 11:25 26/05/2026The two Samoan suspects involved in a fatal shooting targeting foreigners in downtown Ho Chi Minh City last week have confessed to the crime, saying they acted under instructions from an individual based overseas.
2 suspects arrested in fatal shooting targeting foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 08:50 25/05/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Ho Chi Minh City police have arrested two suspects linked to a shooting attack that left one foreign national dead and another injured in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on May 21.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa deports 8 foreigners over immigration violations
Vietnam News 10:42 20/05/2026The immigration management agency under Khanh Hoa police in south-central Vietnam has deported eight foreign nationals, including six Russians, one Ukrainian, and one Kyrgyz, for violating Vietnam’s immigration regulations, according to local media reports.
Readers admire British man for teaching little girl on Ho Chi Minh City sidewalk
Ho Chi Minh City 13:33 11/05/2026A British man has received a flood of praise from readers of Tuoi Tre News for a touching act of kindness on a downtown Ho Chi Minh City sidewalk, where he was seen teaching English to a poor little girl who accompanies her mother in selling lottery tickets at night.
