Expats Share New Year's Resolutions
09:14 | 25/01/2023
To set up for great success in the Year of the Cat, expats living in Vietnam revealed their biggest achievements in 2022 and new year's resolutions, from personal to social responsibilty goals.
Tet On The Canvas: Artists in Vietnam Recreate the Zodiac In New Exhibition
21:30 | 20/01/2023
A collective of artists in Vietnam have created a two week long art exhibition, reflecting on the past twelve years through the signs of the Vietnamese Zodiac. Jason Law visited the event to speak to the people involved and check out what's on show.
Expats Share Their Impressions of Vietnam's Joyful Tet Season
13:42 | 19/01/2023
Foreign friends living in Vietnam are impressed with the way local people treasure family time and practice tradition customs in Tet, the most important holiday of the year.
Editor's Pick: Catherine Tomkins - A Night Owl Painting the City
12:45 | 09/12/2022
Enter the imaginary world of Irish painter Catherine Tomkins as she is inspired from her second home, dreamy and spiritual Hanoi, to the canvas in her latest solo exhibition: "Companion".
Fun Vietnamese Classes for ESL Teacher in Hanoi
13:34 | 20/11/2022
Check out Hanoi's community of foreign English teachers who love dicovering Vietnamese culture through language exchange.
HCM City: Consular Club’s Annual Charity Bazaar Raises USD 72,600
08:32 | 16/11/2022
The Consular Club of HCM City held the 27th annual International Charity Bazaar in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, marking the club’s first major fundraising event after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Eco-Fashion Show Models the Green Charms of Sustainable Clothing
15:32 | 11/11/2022
Keep Vietnam Clean's Green Gem Shop presented "wearable-artworks" that gave used clothes a brand new life.
Halloweekend: Expats Prefer Close, Creative Gatherings for Halloween
07:15 | 31/10/2022
Once again, the expat community living in Vietnam attended costume parties, went on weekend trips, or celebrates with music, food and drink among close friends to join in the frightingly fun spirit of Halloween.
Expat Spotlight: Laura Fontan - The Inspiring CEO of Chula Fashion
08:35 | 26/10/2022
In the spirit of Vietnamese Women's Day, Laura Fontan, CEO of Chula Fashion, spoke to the Vietnam Times about leading her company, her creative vision, and her plan to integrate the spirit of the late Diego “Chula” Cortizas into future collections.
German Embassy's Team Wins Big at Hanoi Open Dragon Boat Racing Festival
07:58 | 10/10/2022
The German Embassy team won the first place in the mixed category of the foreign embassies and international organizations.
Expat Spotlight: Denis Bissonette - A 20-Year Contributor to Vietnam's Flourishing Tourism Industry
09:47 | 22/09/2022
As a lecturer at Hanoi Open University, providing students with his worldly knowledge of hospitality and travel, Canadian expat Denis Bissonette has played an influential role in developing exciting tourism opportunities in Vietnam over the past two decades.
Riding in Vietnam: International Driving Licence NOT Accepted
10:33 | 25/08/2022
Vietnamese driving licences are mandatory for all drivers of motor vehicles as well as for riders of motorcycles with a capacity of over 50cc.
Mesmerized by Vietnamese Handicraft, Australian Designer Builds Fashion Brand in Hanoi
16:45 | 31/07/2022
Mesmerized by brocade material, Australian designer Cynthia Mann brought the fashion brand “Future Traditions” which has impressed many customers.
Vietnam News Today (Jul. 16): Vietnam Listed Among Top 10 Best Destinations for Expats in 2022
07:00 | 16/07/2022
Vietnam News Today (Jul. 16): Additional 956 Covid-19 cases recorded on July 15; Vietnam treasures co-operation and support from WHO; Vietnam listed among top 10 best destinations for expats in 2022; EU always places importance on Vietnam's role and position.
Expat Artist Inspired by Vietnam's Woodcut Printmaking
08:21 | 15/07/2022
Woodblock prints of Vietnam images reflect artist Jack Clayton's travels in the S-shape land.
President receives outgoing Dutch, Swiss Ambassadors
07:15 | 13/07/2022
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted receptions in Hanoi on July 12 for outgoing ambassadors of the Netherlands and Switzerland to Vietnam.
Canadian Writer: "Tra Da" is A Vietnam's Unsung Hero
11:26 | 06/06/2022
Loving Vietnam's most common beverage, "tra da" - iced green tea, Canadian writer Matthew Mike believes this drink has a superpower.
From Italy With Love: Handmade Goods from Expat Mom in Hai Phong
08:17 | 30/05/2022
For International Children’s Day, enjoy the delicate crafts of Luda Sewing, reminding you are never too old to get in touch with your inner child!
Expats in HCMC Impressed by Patriotic Vietnamese Fans
00:00 | 21/05/2022
Wearing a red sports shirt with a yellow star print, Bernat (29, Spanish) went to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street (District 1) to cheer for Vietnamese players in the match against Malaysia U23.
Expat Spotlight: Victor Savall - Da Nang’s Sweet Chocolatier
17:30 | 15/05/2022
As a Spanish chocolate expert, Victor Savall stands out in Da Nang's food scene yet he still managed to make a second home for himself in Vietnam. Between his chocolate business and cooking classes, Victor makes life a bit sweeter for the citizens of Da Nang.
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VNT Offers Helpful Forum for Overseas Vietnamese to Develop Homeland
VietnamTimes (Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations) is a reliable address for overseas Vietnamese to quickly and objectively update political, economic, cultural, and social news. The agency has created a helpful forum and connection between expatriates and the motherland.
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