Vietnam starts to launch time-limited visa exemption scheme for special foreigners
Vietnam News 12:38 29/01/2026Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed Decision No. 161 approving a plan to implement a decree on time-limited visa exemptions for foreign nationals, classified as special beneficiaries serving the country's socio-economic growth.
Ho Chi Minh City police bust drug ring involving 8 foreigners
Ho Chi Minh City 18:23 24/01/2026Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a criminal ring involved in drug possession and organizing illegal drug use, pressing charges against 10 suspects including eight South Korean nationals, authorities said on Saturday.
Foreign long-stay visitors seen as ‘clean’ FDI for Da Nang: experts
Economy 09:55 22/01/2026Foreigners who choose to live in Da Nang for three to six months are emerging as a direct and ‘clean’ source of foreign investment, experts said at a recent workshop held in the central Vietnamese city.
Local, int’l visitors captivated by traditional Tet festival in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
Travel 16:26 19/01/2026The Traditional Tet Festival is underway at the Nha Trang Ancient Craft Village in Nam Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, drawing crowds of local and international visitors.
Vietnamese police, border guards rescue 2 foreign tourists from drowning
Vietnam News 12:06 19/01/2026Local police and border guard forces successfully rescued two foreign tourists who were swept out to sea while swimming in Hoa Xuan Commune, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam on Monday morning.
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.
