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Australian man tries bamboo worms in northern mountainous province

Visiting Mu Cang Chai, an Australian man, who experienced local culture and traditions recently in the north, sampled bamboo worms, which he said were "amazingly delicious".

Australian, Irish expats finish 2,000km journey to support needy children

Through torrential rain and 40°C heat, up vertiginous mountain climbs and stunning coastal roads, Australian teacher Jake Norris and his Irish mate Sean Down have endured a three-month test of endurance to bring about a better future for VN children.

French man enjoys rice dumplings: ‘I am just like a Vietnamese’

Luc Mandret, of France, professes to be Vietnamese. He enjoys Tet holiday and likes the atmosphere of year-end days. He especially likes the meat and bean stuffing in rice dumplings.

Overseas students in HCMC impressed by traditional Tet

The traditional Tet holiday ( the Lunar New Year 2024) in Ho Chi Minh City has left Cambodian students with unforgettable impressions and memories.

Japanese volunteer reserves love for kids with disabilities in Hue

Having worked at a school for disabled children in Yamanashi, Japan, Sai Koshikawa began a new adventure as a volunteer with the Japanese International Co-operation Agency (JICA), working in Vietnam, a country she had not yet known.

Foreign chef tries lobster blood dish on Phu Quoc Island

When traveling on Phu Quoc, Chad Kubanoff had the chance to enjoy local specialties. Of these, lobster blood curds left the strongest impression on him.

Foreign students enjoy Tet in Vietnam

Nha Trang University in the central province of Khanh Hoa has held a wide range of activities to help foreign students experience the Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest festival of the year for Vietnamese people.

Vietnam introduces program for English-teaching foreigners

The Ministry of  Education and Training has introduced a program for foreigners who are interested in teaching English at foreign language centers in Vietnam.

Foreign students enjoy Tet in Vietnam

The Nha Trang University in the central province of Khanh Hoa has held a wide range of activities to help foreign students experience the Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest festival in a year of the Vietnamese people.

Ho Chi Minh City tightens management of foreign workers

Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous locality in Vietnam, will tighten the management of foreign workers in the city to close loopholes in the field.

Da Nang festival for foreigners brings memorable moments for visitors

A festival being held for foreigners named “Da Nang International Big Day-out 2023” got underway on December 16 and December 17 in the central city, with the event drawing plenty of attention from both locals and expats.

Designs from the heart

She has combined Western creativity with the traditional fabrics of ethnic minority groups in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam to make unique clothes that have conquered even the most demanding customers.

African student studies technology in Hanoi, loves Vietnam’s history

Impressed by lessons about heroic and resilient Vietnamese people in battles against foreign invaders, Oraiden Manuel Sabonete dreamed of landing his foot in Vietnam one day.

Valentin Constantinescu – a Romanian with ’Vietnamese blood’

Valentin’s story with Vietnam began in 2004 after graduating from high school, as he got a scholarship to study at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Welcoming homes for Laos students in Vietnam

The programme has been operated since 2011 for Lao students studying at universities in Da Nang. About 100 Lao students participate in the programme every year in the city.

Australian, Irish teachers trek across Vietnam for charity

Two school teachers from Australia and Ireland are embarking on a trailblazing trek to support two charities aimed at ending human trafficking and transforming the lives of deprived children in Vietnam, according to the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.

Peruvian artist displays paintings using traditional Vietnam paper

Peruvian watercolour artist Nicolás López is showcasing his paintings using giang paper made by the Mong ethnic minority group in HCM City.

Sri Lankan motorist's 15 years of loving Vietnam’s roads

Raj Navindra from Sri Lanka has been living and working in Vietnam for 15 years.

American diner loves Hanoi’s meat and fish rolls with noodle soup

During his latest trip to Vietnam, Mark Wiens visited Hanoi, where he tasted three noodle soup dishes at a sidewalk shop.

American woman's love for Vietnamese language leads to marriage with local man

Hanna Larsen, an American, lives with her husband, a Vietnamese, and their daughter in a mountainous area in South America and chats with relatives in Vietnamese daily. Whenever she hears Vietnamese, ‘her heart feels happier’.