Electronic identification accounts available to foreigners in Vietnam
Expat Life 19:28 03/09/2026Foreigners legally entering or residing in Vietnam may obtain electronic identification accounts to access public services, carry out electronic transactions and use other functions available through the VNeID app.
Easy Japanese in focus as way to deliver info to foreigners
World 17:36 03/09/2026Easy Japanese is in the spotlight as a way to disseminate information to foreigners in Japan, especially at the time of disasters such as a recent powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.
Vietnam charges 2 foreigners for allegedly forging university diplomas, certificates
Vietnam News 14:23 24/08/2026Investigators in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam have initiated a criminal case and charged two foreign nationals for allegedly forging university diplomas and certificates.
Vietnam changes electronic ID rules for foreigners
Vietnam News 14:40 17/08/2026Vietnam has introduced new electronic identification rules for foreigners, with the new regulations taking effect on September 28.
Japan shares data on foreigners facing deportation with local govts
World 15:10 11/08/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency has started sharing personal information on foreign nationals subject to deportation proceedings with local governments, as part of a review of policies concerning foreigners pursued by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Can foreigners apply for Vietnamese citizenship after living in Vietnam for over 3 years?
Expat Life 17:39 08/08/2026A person asked whether they could apply for Vietnamese citizenship, noting that their father is a Vietnamese citizen, their mother is a Russian citizen. Their parents live in Russia, and they have lived in Ho Chi Minh City for more than three years.
What penalties do foreigners face for overstaying visa in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 13:41 07/08/2026Foreign nationals who overstay their visa or temporary residence in Vietnam can be subject to penalties under Vietnamese law, with the sanctions varying according to the duration and nature of the violation.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa tightens crackdown on motorbike rentals to foreigners
Vietnam News 13:40 01/08/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, are stepping up efforts to curb traffic violations by foreigners and tightening inspections of motorbike rental businesses that rent vehicles to foreigners who do not meet the legal requirements to ride them, a leader of the provincial traffic police said.
Lawyers highlight rules on renting motorcycles to foreigners after Vietnamese hotel receptionist charged
Vietnam News 11:08 01/08/2026Following a recent criminal charge against a hotel receptionist in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam for illegally renting a motorcycle to a Russian man who later fatally struck a pedestrian in Nha Trang while intoxicated, lawyers pointed to the legal responsibilities facing businesses and individuals who rent out motorcycles and cars.
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.
