Carnival parade lights up Vietnam's Nha Trang, captivates foreign visitors
Travel 13:00 19/07/2026A colorful carnival parade featuring elaborately decorated floats, lively street performances, and dazzling light displays illuminated the streets of Nha Trang, a popular beach destination in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, on Saturday evening, drawing thousands of local and international visitors.
Ho Chi Minh City’s free bus service wins praise from international tourists
Ho Chi Minh City 11:31 11/07/2026International visitors, particularly those spending extended stays in Ho Chi Minh City, have shown their appreciation for the city’s free bus service and the friendliness of its staff.
Vietnam's appeal goes beyond career opportunities for foreign professionals: Indian academic
Expat Life 16:54 05/07/2026Vietnam offers foreign professionals more than just career opportunities, according to Indian economist Majo George, who has lived in the country for more than 24 years.
Japan to mull language program for foreigners before arrival
World 17:11 04/07/2026TOKYO -- A Japanese Justice Ministry project team Friday proposed offering opportunities to learn the Japanese language to foreigners before their arrival, utilizing information and communications technology.
Japan to raise foreigners' residency fees to up to 75,000 yen
World 17:05 04/07/2026TOKYO -- Japan announced a draft cabinet order Friday to raise the fees for permission to change temporary residence status and extend the period of stay to up to 75,000 yen from the current 6,000 yen.
Ho Chi Minh City police vow to prevent city from becoming hideout for foreign criminals
Ho Chi Minh City 14:44 23/06/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have vowed to prevent the city from becoming a hideout for foreign criminals by strengthening oversight of foreign residents and taking strict action against crimes involving foreign nationals.
23 foreigners found staying illegally in northern Vietnam, suspected of operating online fraud ring
Vietnam News 18:05 19/06/2026Police in Bac Ninh Province, northern Vietnam have uncovered a group of 23 foreign nationals who were staying illegally in the province and are suspected of operating online fraud schemes targeting victims through social media and cryptocurrency-related investment scams, the Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday.
Show kindness, obey the law, and you’ll always be welcome in Vietnam
Expat Life 11:09 12/06/2026Vietnam has long been regarded as a welcoming destination, where visitors are often embraced with warmth, kindness, and everyday gestures of hospitality that leave a strong impression. However, this widely positive image has recently been challenged.
Local, int’l visitors explore over 100 food booths at Da Nang seaside festival
Travel 17:28 08/06/2026Thousands of local and international visitors gravitated to the opening ceremony for An Hai Festival 2026 at the seaside East Sea Park in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Sunday night, exploring over 100 booths of dishes, seafood, and specialties.
Int’l visitors embrace familiar QR payment apps at Vietnam’s Digital Finance Day 2026
Economy 15:24 08/06/2026International visitors attending the Digital Finance Day 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on the weekend expressed enthusiasm for cross-border payment solutions that allowed them to use familiar mobile payment applications from their home countries, saying the convenience could encourage greater spending while they were traveling in Vietnam.
Vietnam’s hospitality shouldn’t be mistaken for tolerance of misconduct
In-Depth 07:56 08/06/2026Recent incidents involving unruly foreign visitors in tourism hubs across central Vietnam have gone beyond the bounds of ordinary cultural differences.
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.
