foreigners in vietnam

foreigners in vietnam

American chef tries Vietnam’s ‘worst-rated’ dish and loves it

Chad Kubanoff, an American chef, admitted that his first time trying this dish was confusing, as the ingredients seemed unrelated. But later, he began to crave it.

Australian wows with Quang Nam-accented Vietnamese in viral videos

“At first, I thought he didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently. It turned out he spoke with a central region accent; the one who didn’t speak Vietnamese fluently was me,” said an online commenter, laughing.

Level-2 digital ID accounts ease access for foreigners

At the headquarters of the provincial Immigration Management Department, a steady stream of foreigners has arrived in recent days to apply for level-2 digital identification.

$1 pho vs $100 pho in HCM City: French YouTuber finds both worth tasting

Affordable or Michelin-starred, pho in Ho Chi Minh City leaves lasting impressions on foodie traveler.

Thai tourist's baby granted birth certificate in Quang Tri

A Thai woman gave birth while traveling in Vietnam and successfully registered her newborn’s birth in Quang Tri Province.

American tourist dies in motorbike crash on Da Nang’s Son Tra Peninsula

Around 5:40 a.m. on July 11, police in Da Nang received a report of a traffic accident on Son Tra Peninsula, near utility pole number 170 in Son Tra Ward, Da Nang City. The incident resulted in the death of a foreign tourist.

Foreign traveler can’t get enough of Hanoi’s ‘pungent’ street dish

Chinese visitor praises the flavors of bun dau mam tom despite its strong reputation.

Foreigners can buy homes in 17 approved housing projects in Ho Chi Minh City

HCM City authorities have released a list of 17 residential projects where foreign individuals and organizations are permitted to own property, along with 4 where ownership is prohibited.

Indian couple names daughter 'Vietnam', travels 100km for digital ID

Their love for Vietnam inspired a unique name and a journey to register for the VNeID system.

Laughing gas overdose leaves South Korean man unconscious in HCMC

The man was found unconscious in the middle of a city street. He had no identification, was alone, and had multiple bodily injuries along with deep cognitive dysfunction.

Fast-track digital ID for foreigners in Khanh Hoa

Foreigners in Khanh Hoa enjoy swift digital ID registration, completed in under 10 minutes with full police support.

More than 200 foreigners granted Level-2 e-ID accounts in Dong Nai province

The Immigration Division of southern Dong Nai province has issued Level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts to over 200 foreign residents during the first two days of implementation.

Malaysian auto firm CEO dies at factory in Phu Yen

Authorities in Phu Yen province are investigating the sudden death of a Malaysian national who was the general director of a local car manufacturing company.

Close call: Western tourist nearly hit by train at Hanoi’s rail café street

A video has gone viral on social media showing a foreign male tourist narrowly avoiding being run over by a train while distractedly filming on Hanoi’s popular trackside café street.

Saved in Vietnam: Polish tourist survives near-fatal aortic rupture

A Polish traveler was rushed to Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital with a deadly aneurysm and survived thanks to a high-stakes emergency surgery.

Japanese expat tries Quy Nhon delicacy for only VND54,000 for 3 bowls

A Japanese expat was not only impressed by the flavor of a Quy Nhon specialty, but also surprised by the price, with three bowls costing only VND54,000.

Pregnant foreign woman in critical condition rescued at HCMC park

While walking in a park, Ms. C. (from Taiwan - China ) suddenly experienced vaginal bleeding and symptoms of placental abruption — a serious obstetric complication.

British dad shares sweet culture shocks about Vietnamese neighbors

Nine months ago, when Kent Murphy and his family first moved to Da Nang, they found it difficult to adapt to Vietnam’s traffic, cuisine, and especially the curious habits of their neighbors.

Japanese guest amazed by Quy Nhon’s rich noodle dishes for just $2

Local dishes bun tom and bun ram impress a Japanese YouTuber with flavor and value.

Foreign tourist in Phu Quoc fined for letting child steer motorbike

A viral video shows a tourist riding without a helmet and allowing a child to drive on a public road.