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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.

New decree on deportation rights and obligations of foreigners

Foreigners who commit administrative violations within Vietnam’s territory, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf will be expelled from the country under a decree recently issued by the Government.

Ugandan dancer brings African cuisine to Vietnam

During the extended COVID-19 restrictions last year, many expats in Vietnam had their lives turned upside down.

Lao student finds fame singing in Vietnamese

After participating in several TV shows, a student from Laos has suddenly found online fame due to his ability to sing in Vietnamese.

Swedish couple help the poor in their ‘second homeland’

Having loved Vietnam since the day they set foot on the land, the Swedish couple Kawa Wandi and Nishte have been living in Hoi An City for two years.

Guide to grant of work permit to foreigners

Work permit is a document issued by Vietnamese competent authorities to foreign employee when meeting certain conditions as stipulated by law

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.