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American doctor’s endless love for Vietnamese ethnic minority cultures

When listening to him talk for hours and hours about the objects he found by chance on trips to different mountainous regions, it is easy to see Mark Rapoport's passion for the ethnic groups of Vietnam.

American artist archives fond memories of Vietnam in book, paintings

Captivated by Vietnamese culture, landscape, and people, Charles Daniel Hambleton, a native of northern Virginia in the US, has been living in Vietnam since 2011.

US war veteran lends wholehearted support to Vietnamese dioxin victims

Matthew Keenan, a veteran of the Vietnam War, returns to the central city of Da Nang every year to work as a volunteer at of the Da Nang Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims to accompany, share, and help ease the pain of the past war.

Italian model finds fame from Vietnamese reality show

Italian model Elia Marchetti hit the headlines when he appeared on the popular reality show, Quý Ông Hoàn Mỹ (The Next Gentleman).

Vietnamese-French writer gives hope to ethnic minority children

Overcoming the trauma of being sexually abused and having a poor childhood, a Vietnamese-French writer hopes to bring a better future to ethnic minority children in Vietnam.

Vietnamese-German writer turns pain into positivity

Vietnamese-German writer Isabelle Müller is often asked if she wrote her memoir Phoenix Daughter – Hope Was My Way as therapy to deal with past trauma.

The US diplomat who loves Vietnamese culture

VietNamNet’s Dieu Thuy talks with the Cultural Attaché of the US Embassy in Hanoi.

The US Embassy attaché performs Vietnam's "ve singing"

Kate Bartlett is the Cultural Attaché of the US Embassy in Hanoi. She can speak five languages: Spanish, Indonesian, Romanian, Iranian and Vietnamese.

American food blogger who loves Vietnamese cuisine

Food blogger Corrin Carlson knows only too well that the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

Policies alert for foreigners in Vietnam

A string of foreigner-related policies came into effect in Vietnam last year.

Foreigners enjoying Tet first-hand in Hanoi

Coming from different corners of the world, foreigners share a common eagerness to welcome in the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Unique paintings by Ukrainian artist celebrate Year of Tiger

Anatasiia Kuusk, a Ukrainian painter who loves Vietnam, has designed a collection of paintings portraying the tiger to celebrate the Year of the Tiger in Vietnam in 2022.

Indonesian man hooked on Vietnamese Tet holiday

As a non-Vietnamese residing in Quebec (Canada), Herman's heart swells whenever the Lunar New Year approaches. For him, the best way to immerse himself in the culture is to cook up a typical Vietnamese meal.

Enjoying happiness and safety in Vietnam

Vietnam was the first place Charlotte Lou visited in Asia back in 2016. After falling in love with the country, she decided to make it her home. 

Foreigners, overseas Vietnamese to benefit from favourable entry procedures

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has given in-principle approval that favourable entry procedures will be created for foreigners, and overseas Vietnamese and their relatives.

French dance artist has passionate love for Vietnam

With a passionate love for Vietnam, French dancer Emmanuel Vincent, who is married to a Vietnamese-Belgian man, has choreographed many dances that reflect the lives of the Vietnamese people. 

Guidance issued for foreigners entering Vietnam for short-term work

The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City yesterday sent a document to departments and agencies on the implementation of medical instructions for epidemic prevention for foreigners entering Vietnam to work for a short time.

New books by foreigners capture the old and the new in HCM City

New books featuring HCM City's culture and lifestyle by foreigners have earned a warm response from local residents. 

Vietnam to discontinue automatic stay extension for foreigners as int'l flights resume

Vietnam will discontinue automatic stay extension for foreign nationals in the country starting January 15, as the country tentatively reopens its borders, according to a notice from Immigration Department.

HCM City sign contract with Bruno Cosendey Lobo Pinto to replace Lee Nguyen

HCM City have signed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Cosendey ahead of the V.League 1 2022 season.