Expat Spotlight: Graham Buckley - A Volunteer Protector of Hue's Children
The latest installment of Expat Spotlight features British expat Graham Buckley, director of the non-profit organization Hue Help, who has spent over a decade popularizing water safety skills and providing children with safe livelihood in Thua Thien Hue.
Peruvian Artist Exhibits Paintings on Traditional Vietnam Paper
Nicolás López, a Peruvian watercolor artist, is exhibiting his work in Ho Chi Minh City on giang paper created by the Mong ethnic minority group.
Foreign Diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City Learn to Cook Pho
Members from foreign representative agencies were introduced to Vietnamese culinary culture in general, and traditional pho in particular.
British Man Dedicates Career to Saving Lives in Hue
Hue Help, established by Graham Buckley from the UK, has trained over 15,000 Hue children in swimming and safe rescue skills since 2006. In an interview with the Vietnam Times, the British director shares his action plans for Hue Help in drowning prevention work for Vietnamese children.
Korean Teacher Considers Nghe An Her Second Homeland
Love for Nghe An is the motivation for Korean teacher Noh Jong Soon to extend her working time in Vietnam's largest province.
Locals and Expats Join Hands to Keep Hanoi Clean
On November 18, about 100 volunteers of "Love Hanoi Community" helped clean up garbage at the Ngoai Giao Doan Park (Xuan Tao, Bac Tu Liem, Ha Noi) and spread awareness about keeping public spaces clean.
Israelis Engaging with the Local Community, Creating Social Impact Together
Through a variety of programs and initiatives, Israel, via the Israeli Embassy to Vietnam, actively engaged with local communities, fostering cultural understanding, social development, cooperation, and people-to-people relations.
Dust & Metal - Symphony of Vietnamese Life through Eyes of British Director
"97 million people, 45 million motorbikes" - the documentary film titlted Dust & Metal by British female director Esther Johnson is a record of motorbike culture - a lively symphony of Vietnamese life.
Special Models at Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival 2023
The Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival 2023 launched opening ceremony features diplomatic representatives.
Expat Spotlight: Julie Schumacher, Michelle and Mike Beard - Brewing Inclusive Workplaces in Hanoi
"Simple Coffee & Imago Work Social Enterprise" is a story of three American expats who share a common dream of building an inclusive work environment in Vietnam for all people.
Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival Launching Ceremony Features Diplomatic Representatives
The Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) invited several foreign ambassadors, their spouses, and female diplomats to attend and perform Ao Dai at the opening ceremony of Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival
Consular Club HCM City Raises Record Amount of Money for Local Charities
The Consular Club of Ho Chi Minh City raised the most funds it has ever raised from a single event in its 29-year history.
Belarusian Model Shares Love for Vietnam's Chicken Salad with Mangosteen
As a food enthusiast, Vietnam is like a "paradise" for Iryna Yang because there are many diverse dishes.
Expat Spotlight: Tuấn Jeon - A Language Master with a Deep Love for Vietnam
Jeon Hyong Jun (Tuấn Jeon) has used his communication skills to narrow the gap between Vietnamese and Korean people for more than a decade.
Ho Chi Minh City Hospital Opens Traditional Medicine Class for Foreigners
During the course, learners are taught knowledge about acupuncture to relieve pain for cancer patients, acupressure massage, qigong exercises for the spine, cupping, catgut embedding therapy, medicine covering, and traditional breathing exercises.
International Couples' Stories of Holiday Joy in Vietnam
The long holiday is a precious break for some couples to reconnect with family and for others to explore new experiences.
Viet-Japanese Couple Releases Music Video About Their Love Story
A Vietnamese-Japanese couple released a music video on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries
Expat Spotlight: Kenjah David - A Parisian Performer in the Heart of Hanoi
With his guitar in hand and a song in his heart, Frenchmen Kenjah David shares his passion for world music with Vietnamese citizens. His newest song, “Latin Afroasia,” highlights the international flair found throughout Hanoi's Tay Ho District.
Korean Woman Shares Firsthand Account of Student Life in Vietnam
Although in Vietnam for a short period of time, Kwon Jayoung quickly accumulated to life in the S-shaped Land.
Charming Meditative Japanese Tea Ceremony in Hanoi
At Ikebana House Center (Hanoi), fun yet relaxing class of Japanese tea ceremony by tea master Mitsue Hashimoto awaits.
