Escalating conflict in Iran has left thousands of Indian students stranded amidst bombings and shortages, while parents back home helplessly await news.
International students in 16 pilot vocational programs are exempt from financial proof, have increased working hours, and can settle after three to five years, according to a new Ministry of Justice policy.
The number of international students returning home after graduation has reached a record high, accepting positions in smaller cities to seize opportunities in high-tech industries.
Every year, 19-year-old Jennifer Kieu and her sister, from Arizona State, United States, travel to Ho Chi Minh City for a one-month break, combining family visits, tourism, and essential vaccinations.