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Automatic stay extension for foreigners stranded due to COVID-19

The Department of Immigration has issued a notice on automatic extension of stay for foreigners stranded due to COVID-19.

HCM City in top ten cities for expats living and working abroad

HCM City got the thumbs up from the expat community for the Urban Work Life Index. Up to 89 per cent were happy with life in general and 84 per cent were satisfied with the affordable cost of living.

 

Swedish family share their good fortunes with Vietnamese people

Residents in Hoi An are very familiar with the charitable activities of the Wandi family, made up of Kawa, Nishte and their triplets Alexander, Leah and Joline, from Stockholm, Sweden.

Ministries asked to facilitate exit, entry by Vietnamese, foreigners

Several ministries have been asked to facilitate Vietnamese people and foreigners’ exit from and entry into the country.

Hanoi expats donate blood during pandemic

As the citywide lockdown caused blood shortages in Hanoi's hospitals, many foreigners in the city donated blood during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Spanish designer Diego Chula passes away in Hanoi

The famous Spanish designer Diego Chula passed away on October 13 at the age of 49.

Hoang Anh Gia Lai extends contract with Korean key defender

Kim Dong-su, one of HAGL’s key players last season, has signed an extension to his contract with the club.

Russian motorcyclist falls in love with Vietnam

Wearing a dark mask, dark glasses, a helmet and riding a rusty motorbike, you would be forgiven for thinking Ivan Os is not a usual part of the scenery in the central province of Binh Thuan. However, he is well-known to the locals.

Russian expats in Khanh Hoa get support by local people

Many Russians have decided to live and work in the beach city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province over the years, but Covid-19 has made everything much more difficult. 

Resolution 105 helps bring foreign experts back to Vietnam

Many foreign-invested enterprises tend to bring their own workers to Vietnam for work, particularly for management positions, due to the high requirements for qualifications, expertise and skills, especially differences in language and culture.

COVID-19: 4,000 foreigners vaccinated in Hanoi

About 4,000 foreigners in Hanoi were vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic from September 15-18.

Foreigners in Hanoi delighted to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Like local residents, foreigners living in Hanoi have received COVID-19 tests and vaccine shots as part of the capital city’s efforts to resume the new normal situation soon.

Expats face tough time amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Vietnam

As Vietnam struggles to cope with the fourth outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, expats who find themselves thousands of kilometres away from their homes have seen their lives turned upside down.

'No one is left behind': Vietnam's authorities provide support for foreigners amid the pandemic

Despite limited resources, the Vietnamese Government and local authorities are sparing no efforts to support and ensure safety for the expat community in Vietnam amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Foreigners keep fit and raise funds for Vietnamese charities

A group of foreigners living in Vietnam has raised VND153 million (US$6,700) for charity amid the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Labor ministry asked to loosen work permit regulations for foreigners

The Government on Thursday ordered the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to ease regulations on grant and re-grant of work permit for foreigners in Vietnam.

“Sai Gon thuong” by American singer Kyo York spreads message of love

‘Beautiful’, ‘emotional’, ‘captivating’, and ‘spiritual encouragement’ are some of the words people have used to express their feelings after watching a music video called “Sai Gon thuong” (Love Sai Gon).

Hanoi supports pandemic-affected foreigners

On the occasion of the National Day (September 2), the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) presented 270 gift packs worth more than VND229 million (US$10,000) to Covid-19 affected foreigners who are working and living in Hanoi.

Expats support Vietnam towards achieving growth and development goals

Since the fourth wave of Covid-19 is considered the most serious that has ever hit Vietnam, foreign businesses and experts have highly spoken of the efforts of the Government and people of Vietnam in fighting the pandemic and developing the economy.

Automatic stay extension for foreigners stranded due to COVID-19

The Department of Immigration has issued a notice on automatic stay extension for foreigners stranded due to COVID-19.