Foreign Students Adjust to New Covid-19 Outbreak in Vietnam
Asthe fourth outbreak worsens, many universities have organized programs to support their foreign students and mitigate financial burdens for them as a result of Covid-19.
Many Laotian and Cambodian students in Kien Giang and Vinh Long provinces feel at ease when receiving care from both their teachers and Vietnamese friends to help them survive the Covid-19 challenge in Vietnam, VOV reported on August 2.
 |
| Some students are unable to return to their home countries due to the complicated developments of the pandemic, meaning they are forced to remain in the dormitories during the summer vacation. Photos: VTC |
 |
| Hor Navy from Cambodia says her hometown is one of the hardest hit areas, therefore she has chosen to stay and continue to learn online in Vietnam. |
 |
| About 70 students from both Laos and Cambodia left stranded in Vietnam are currently staying in the dormitories of Kien Giang University. |
 |
| Tokoung To Noynoy (R) from Laos says that she hasn’t been able to go home for the past two years due to Covid-19. |
 |
| She receives plenty of support from local teachers in order to maintain her daily life. |
 |
| The youth union at Kien Giang University hosts a zero dong supermarket every Wednesday in order to provide free essential goods to their students. |
 |
| Leevang Lee from Laos shared that Vietnamese teachers and friends often provide food for foreign students, easing their concerns about food shortages. He also uses market coupons to stock more food over the coming days. |
 |
| Other Cambodian students in the information technology faculty tend to learn online these days, noting that continuing to study helps them improve their knowledge and feel nostalgic about the classroom. |
 |
| Vannavar Siv, a Cambodian student, says he limits going out, adding that he receives great support from local teachers to help him each day. |
 |
| Some foreign students spend more time on extra online learning. |
 |
| Try Ossah from Cambodia shares that during the Covid-19 fight he has learnt to adapt to the new situation. He wishes that the pandemic will end soon so that he and his friends can resume their study as normal. |
 |
| Vinh Long provincial youth union also visited and gave gifts to support Lao and Cambodian students staying in school dormitory during the newest outbreak, according to Thanh Nien (Youth) newspaper. Photos: Xuan Phuc |
 |
| Currently, Vinh Long province has 125 foreign students, including 106 Lao students and 19 Cambodian students studying at Mien Tay Construction University and Cuu Long University. At each place, the provincial youth union visited and encouraged students, and gave each one a gift worth VND 300,000, providing them with timely support. |
 | Lockdown Cooking: How To Make Pizza in a Frying Pan You can use all that's left in your fridge to make a delicious homemade pizza. |
 | US Vice President Kamala Harris To Visit Vietnam US Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Vietnam next month. |
 | Vietnam's Covid Vaccine Fund: Proof of Solidarity Vietnamese expats have supported the Covid pandemic fight at home in a variety of ways |
Related Stories
National
Vietnam News Today (May 26): Vietnam Attends ASEAN Meetings for Promoting Regional Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (May 26): French President arrives in Hanoi for state visit to Vietnam; Vietnam attends ASEAN meetings for promoting regional cooperation; Vietnam ranks among world’s safest retirement destinations; HCM City reports first cases of new COVID-19 variant.
May 26, 2025 | 08:56
Friendship
President Khamtay Siphandone: Outstanding Lao Leader, Great Friend of Vietnam
Lao former President Khamtay Siphandone was one of the Lao leaders who maintained close and strong relations with Vietnamese leaders across all periods and consistently worked to nurture the Laos-Vietnam relationship.
April 04, 2025 | 17:50
Travel
Kien Giang In Top 10 Friendliest Destinations In The World
Kien Giang was honored in the top 10 friendliest destinations in the world within the framework of the 13th Traveller Review Awards.
February 08, 2025 | 18:06
Friendship
HCMC Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association: Innovating and Spreading Humanity
In 2024, the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (the Association) made significant strides with numerous people-to-people diplomatic initiatives and social programs imbued with profound humanitarian values. These activities not only strengthened the Vietnam-Cambodia friendship but also enhanced the Association’s reputation and role within the city.
December 27, 2024 | 14:22
Recommended
Friendship
Another Vietnamese University Partners with Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
On May 29, Saigon University, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Unions, held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement between its Research Institute for Socio-Economic (RISE) and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) of Germany.
June 04, 2025 | 10:03
Friendship
Over 200 Vietnamese and Russian Children Join “Red Scarf Of Friendship”
More than 200 Vietnamese and Russian children, whose parents are working in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, participated in the "Red Scarf Of Friendship" exchange program that took place on the afternoon of May 30.
June 04, 2025 | 09:59
Friendship
Venezuela Seeks Vietnam’s Expertise in Science and Technology
Vice President cum Minister of Science and Technology of Venezuela Gabriela Jiménez Ramírez expressed a wish for Vietnam to share its experience in areas where it has strengths, such as artificial intelligence, innovation, information technology, and digital transformation.
June 04, 2025 | 09:47
Friendship
Diverse Activities to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Vietnam - Germany Diplomatic Relations
To commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Germany (1975–2025), Hanoi, in collaboration with the German Embassy, organized a cultural and career festival. The event aimed to expand opportunities for education, vocational training, and employment for young people.
June 03, 2025 | 17:28
Popular article
Friendship
Dr. Vu Hoai Chuong Receives Hungary's Knight Cross Order
Vu Hoai Chuong was honored to be awarded the Hungary Order of Merit Knight Cross, the noble award of the Hungarian State in recognition of his contributions in promoting Hungarian culture and education.
June 02, 2025 | 09:12
Friendship
Promoting Vietnam - Japan Economic Cooperation
The Vietnam-Japan Economic Cooperation Trade Conference took place in Tokyo, Japan, on May 30, 2025. The event, which attracted over 100 delegates from agencies and businesses of the two countries, was organized by the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency and the Vietnam Trade Office in Japan (Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam) in coordination with the ASEAN-Japan Center (AJC).
May 31, 2025 | 17:20
Friendship
VUFO Attends Fourth Dialogue on Exchange and Mutual Learning among Civilizations
From May 29-31, 2025, the China Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) in coordination with Gansu People's Government organized the Fourth Dialogue on Exchange and Mutual Learning among Civilizations in Dunhuang, (Gansu, China). The event was attended by over 300 delegates, including more than 200 international delegates from 60 countries. The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations delegation, led by Vice President Nguyen Ngoc Hung and Duong Thi Nga, Head of the Multilateral Affairs Department, also attended.
May 31, 2025 | 11:57
Friendship
COPI (US) Provides Free Medical Check-Ups for Nearly 1,000 People in Quang Nam
From May 23 to 29, Children of Peace International (COPI/US), in coordination with the Quang Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, organized free dental check-ups, oral hygiene education, and gift distribution for nearly 1,000 students and residents in Dien Ban Town, Quang Nam Province.
May 31, 2025 | 10:16