
Mozambican Student Starring in Vietnamese War Film Becomes Overnight Sensenation
Expats in Vietnam
A Mozambican student studying at Hanoi University of Science and Technology shared his experience when playing a role in Vietnam's epic war drama film, and his time he living and studying in the Southeast Asian country.
February 23, 2024 | 11:04

International Tourists Ask for Calligraphic Works at Temple of Literature
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Foreign tourists enjoy the custom of asking for the first word in spring at the beginning of the year at Hanoi’s Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam.
February 19, 2024 | 12:54

A Frenchman's Tet in Vietnam
Expats in Vietnam
Despite his French nationality, Luc Mandret identifies himself as a Vietnamese. He feels excited about the holiday and the atmosphere of the last days of the year.
February 19, 2024 | 08:28

Expat Spotlight: Ben Quick - A Child of Agent Orange Builds Bridges in Vietnam
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As the son of an American veteran and Agent Orange victim, Ben Quick’s story has been forever intertwined with Vietnam and its people. Now the writer and photographer has settled in Da Nang, building literal and metaphorical bridges with his Vietnamese neighbors.
February 09, 2024 | 14:23

Vietnam's Tet in the Eyes of Foreigners
Expats in Vietnam
The Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) provides a wonderful opportunity for foreigners living, working, or touring during this time of year to learn more about Vietnam's customs, traditions, and people. In interviews with reporters from the Vietnam Times Magazine, foreigners in Hanoi shared their thoughts and impressions about Tet.
February 08, 2024 | 07:20

Expat Spotlight: Phoumphithath Oupaseuth - The Friendly Host of Xom Lao TV
Expats in Vietnam
With his prospering channel "Xom Lao TV", Laotian YouTuber Phoumphithath Oupaseuth cements his place as the best source of online information about Vietnamese and Laotian youth.
December 31, 2023 | 09:31

Thai Community in Ho Chi Minh City Boost Viet-Thai People-to-people Exchange
Expats in Vietnam
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) celebrated the 96th National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand on December 5.
December 07, 2023 | 11:28

First European Charity Christmas Market in Ho Chi Minh City Raises about USD 6.700
Expats in Vietnam
The first ever European Charity Christmas Market at the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City raised more than 160 million VND.
December 03, 2023 | 22:21

Expat Spotlight: Graham Buckley - A Volunteer Protector of Hue's Children
Expats in Vietnam
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.
November 30, 2023 | 13:59

Peruvian Artist Exhibits Paintings on Traditional Vietnam Paper
Expats in Vietnam
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.
November 26, 2023 | 11:34

Foreign Diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City Learn to Cook Pho
Expats in Vietnam
Members from foreign representative agencies were introduced to Vietnamese culinary culture in general, and traditional pho in particular.
November 25, 2023 | 17:22

British Man Dedicates Career to Saving Lives in Hue
Expats in Vietnam
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.
November 24, 2023 | 16:12

Korean Teacher Considers Nghe An Her Second Homeland
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Love for Nghe An is the motivation for Korean teacher Noh Jong Soon to extend her working time in Vietnam's largest province.
November 23, 2023 | 13:09

Locals and Expats Join Hands to Keep Hanoi Clean
Expats in Vietnam
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.
November 21, 2023 | 23:24

Israelis Engaging with the Local Community, Creating Social Impact Together
Expats in Vietnam
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.
November 17, 2023 | 16:19

Dust & Metal - Symphony of Vietnamese Life through Eyes of British Director
Expats in Vietnam
"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.
November 12, 2023 | 09:34

Special Models at Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival 2023
Expats in Vietnam
The Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival 2023 launched opening ceremony features diplomatic representatives.
November 01, 2023 | 22:39

Expat Spotlight: Julie Schumacher, Michelle and Mike Beard - Brewing Inclusive Workplaces in Hanoi
Expats in Vietnam
"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.
October 31, 2023 | 17:08

Hanoi Tourism Ao dai Festival Launching Ceremony Features Diplomatic Representatives
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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
October 29, 2023 | 13:35

Consular Club HCM City Raises Record Amount of Money for Local Charities
Expats in Vietnam
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.
October 14, 2023 | 13:34