Int’l tourists gravitate to Vietnam’s Phu Quoc for day-to-night activities on New Year’s Day
Travel 14:23 02/01/2026Phu Quoc Special Zone, administered by An Giang Province in southern Vietnam, welcomed nearly 7,000 foreign visitors on January 1, 2026, with many enjoying the island’s high-end attractions from daytime sightseeing through night-time entertainment.
Foreigners overstaying temporary residence in Vietnam face fines of up to $1,500, possible deportation
Expat Life 10:37 26/12/2025Foreign nationals who overstay their permitted period of temporary residence in Vietnam will be subject to administrative fines and may be deported, according to Government Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP which took effect from December 15, 2025.
How foreign employees sponsored by firms can obtain temporary resident cards in Vietnam
Vietnam News 16:38 24/12/2025Companies employing foreigners in Vietnam often face questions about jurisdiction and procedures when applying for temporary resident cards, particularly when business operations span multiple provinces or cities.
Foreigners, overseas Vietnamese donate over $62,700 to help flood-hit residents in Vietnam’s Dak Lak
Vietnam News 16:32 14/12/2025Expatriates in Vietnam, international visitors, and overseas Vietnamese have donated over VND1.65 billion (US$62,700) to help residents hit by floods and storms in Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam.
Foreigners join locals in cleaning up Nha Trang beach after floods in south-central Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:35 23/11/2025More than 1,000 people, including residents and foreigners, have been clearing mountains of debris that washed onto the iconic Nha Trang shoreline in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam over the past two days in the wake of recent flooding.
Vietnam amends rules on foreigners’ access to Cam Ranh Port
Vietnam News 10:34 19/10/2025The Vietnamese government has revised regulations on foreigners’ entry and exit at Cam Ranh International Port in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, aiming to make administrative procedures more flexible and transparent.
Vietnam opens doors to more foreign nationals seeking citizenship
In-Depth 10:31 27/09/2025In a landmark legislative move, Vietnam revised its nationality law to create a more inclusive, streamlined, and globally-minded framework for acquiring or restoring Vietnamese citizenship.
Over 135,000 foreigners from 110 countries working in Vietnam
Vietnam News 11:18 26/08/2025More than 135,000 foreign workers from over 110 countries and territories are currently working in Vietnam, contributing valuable knowledge, technology, and modern management skills to the local economy, according to a national conference held by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday.
It’s time to restore true identity of Bui Vien Street in Ho Chi Minh City: expert
In-Depth 15:20 30/07/2025Bui Vien Walking Street, once a vibrant symbol of Ho Chi Minh City's nightlife and a meeting point for international travelers, has gradually lost its charm due to unregulated and misguided development.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai issues level-2 digital ID accounts for over 200 foreigners
Expat Life 11:23 04/07/2025The police department in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam reported on Thursday that in the first two days of July 2025, officers provided guidance and issued level-2 digital identification (ID) accounts to more than 200 foreign nationals currently residing and working in the province.
Vietnam launches level-2 digital ID accounts for foreigners starting July 1
Expat Life 18:27 01/07/2025Beginning July 1, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security officially implemented the issuance of level-2 digital identification accounts to foreigners holding temporary or permanent residence cards in the country.
Vietnam grants amnesty to over 8,000 inmates, including 25 foreigners
Vietnam News 16:06 01/05/2025Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong grants amnesty to 8,055 prisoners, including 25 foreign nationals, under a 2025 clemency decision announced by the Presidential Office on Tuesday afternoon.
