Expats in Vietnam
Tearful Goodbye: German Tourist Captures Heartfelt Moment Departing Vietnam
A foreign visitor has drawn widespread attention after recording the moment he broke down in tears while leaving Vietnam, clearly showing his deep attachment to the people and culture of the country.
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VNSF Awards Scholarships to Underprivileged Students in Ca Mau
Recently, at Bong Van Dia Secondary School in Phan Ngoc Hien commune, Ca Mau province, the Ca Mau Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the local government and the Vietnam Scholarship Foundation (VNSF), held a ceremony to award scholarships for the second semester of the 2015–2026 academic year.
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Thanh Hoa and Da Nang Celebrate Bunpimay New Year for Lao Students
On the occasion of Bunpimay, the traditional Lao New Year, Thanh Hoa and Da Nang organized gatherings to extend congratulations and present gifts to Lao students studying in the local area.
Mobilizing Foreign Non-Governmental Aid: From Connecting Resources to Co-creating Value
In concretizing the directives and requirements of the leadership of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) is implementing a “accompanying - co-creation” approach in foreign non-governmental aid cooperation. This approach helps align international resources closely with development needs and priorities, while enhancing the effectiveness of cooperation in a substantive and sustainable manner.
Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association Advances Educational Collaboration between Two Countries
The Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association and Nam Viet International Education Group recently signed a cooperation agreement, marking a transition from the initial connection phase to the implementation of concrete activities, thereby contributing to promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries in the field of education and training.
British Tourist Donates Organs, Giving Life to Three Vietnamese Patients
On April 7, Viet Duc University Hospital (Hanoi) announced a special case of organ donation from a 19-year-old British female tourist, bringing a chance of survival to three patients suffering from organ failure in Vietnam.
Scaling Up Violence Prevention and Response Model for Women and Girls in Ha Tinh
Recently, the Department of Health of Ha Tinh province, with technical support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), launched the project “Scaling up the model of preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Ha Tinh, 2025-2027”.
Spreading the Peace Message of Vietnam Friendship Village to International Friends
The Vietnam Friendship Village (the Village) must prioritize building a team of staff and teachers who are not only medical and educational experts but also possess profound patience and empathy for those under their care.
Gia Lai Province Expands Comprehensive Cooperation with Provinces in Laos and Cambodia
Gia Lai Province recently hosted a cooperation signing conference with four Southern Lao provinces (Attapeu, Champasak, Salavan, Sekong) and three northeastern Cambodian provinces (Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear) for the 2026-2030 period.
Advancing Climate Resilience for Ethnic Minorities through the “MekongElevate” Project
Organized by CARE in Vietnam in coordination with the Son La Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the “MekongElevate: Green and Sustainable Adaptation for Ethnic Minorities” project is officially launched.
Exciting Thai Culture Festival Opens in Hanoi
From March 27 to 29, the "Thai Rhythm Festival in Hanoi 2026" took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, centered on the theme “Creative Life – Creative Rhythm”. This free, open-to-public event was organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi.
Semi-boarding Kitchens Nourish Futures for Children in Dong Thap, Quang Tri
Semi-boarding kitchens at Tan Thanh A Kindergarten in Dong Thap and the Pa Ling campus in Quang Tri have recently been handed over, as part of efforts to support the “Nutrition for Poor and Disabled Children” program launched by the Vietnam Red Cross Society. The initiative aims to improve nutrition as well as learning and living conditions for disadvantaged children.
Part 2: The Network Behind the Attack in Dak Lak
The attack in Dak Lak on June 11, 2023 showed signs of an organized network, with links between the group “Montagnards Stand for Justice” (MSFJ), the “Boat People SOS” (BPSOS), along with external support and advocacy activities.
Part 1: No Justification for Violence Targeting Civilians
The attack in Dak Lak on June 11, 2023 claimed the lives of nine people, including local officials and civilians. This was an act of particularly grave violence, running counter to the fundamental moral and legal standards upheld by all societies.
Muslim Community in Vietnam Celebrates Eid al-Fitr
On March 21, 2026, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam, in coordination with the embassies of several Arab and Muslim countries in Vietnam, including Kuwait, Libya, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, organized a celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
Ireland and UNDP Deepen Partnership to Promote Inclusive Governance in Vietnam
Recently, Irish Minister of State Charlie McConalogue T.D. officially announced €400,000 in funding to the United Nations Development Programme to continue Ireland’s support for the Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) in Vietnam in 2026.
Vietnam’s Religious Freedom in Practice: Law, Participation, and Living Faith
The increase of more than 10 million followers of various religions over the past 20 years is clear evidence that the Party and the State not only do not hinder but also facilitate religious freedom.
International Scholars: Elections in Vietnam Reinforce Legal Foundation for New Stage of Development
International experts and legislators have assessed that the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term is a major political event, contributing to strengthening the legal foundation for Vietnam’s development process in a new phase.
Election to National Assembly and People’s Councils: Significant Event Strengthening Power of Vietnamese People
A Cuban expert has noted that since the country’s reunification, Vietnam has made continuous efforts to uphold and strengthen the power of the people, a principle reflected comprehensively and consistently across its system.
Touching Moments as Centenarian Voters in Yen Lang (Ha Noi) Cast Their Ballots
On the morning of March 15, amid the solemn and vibrant atmosphere of the nationwide festival in which citizens participated in the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term, touching scenes were witnessed in Yen Lang Commune (Hanoi) as elderly voters leaned on canes to make their way to polling stations, leaving a deep impression on election officials and local residents.
Vietnam’s Elections Through the Eyes of International Friends: Vibrant, Transparent, and Increasingly Modern
Brilliant red flags with yellow stars line many streets, campaign posters appear across residential areas, and a wide range of communication activities are being carried out on digital platforms - these are familiar images in the days leading up to the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term in Vietnam, as observed by many international friends.
Preventing Sabotage Tactics on Election Day
The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and to People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term is a major political event of the country. It demonstrates the people’s mastery, affirming the nature of the socialist rule-of-law state of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Yen Lang Commune (Hanoi) “Finishes Early” in Election Preparations
That is the general assessment made by several inspection bodies and confirmed through our recent field observations in Yen Lang Commune (Hanoi). To further clarify this matter, VietnamTimes Magazine interviewed Lo Xuan Hoa, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of the commune.
