Pham Ly
For Pham Ly's latest contributions to VietnamTimes, see below:
Hannah Huyen Vu: Expecting Deputies with Innovative Thinking and Strong International Integration
16/03/2026 11:19
This was shared by Hannah Huyen Vu, President of the Australia-Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN) and Director of External Relations (Southeast Asia) at the University of Western Australia, ahead of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Dr. Phan Bich Thien: Returning from Europe to Join the Nation’s Election Day
15/03/2026 15:17
Overcoming numerous difficulties during her journey from Hungary to Vietnam, Dr. Phan Bich Thien, Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and President of the Vietnam Women’s Forum in Europe, returned to the country to fulfill her citizen rights and responsibilities by casting her vote at Polling Station No. 3 in Tay Ho Ward, Hanoi.
FAVIJA and Japanese Students Donate Wheelchairs to Persons with Disabilities in Vietnam
27/02/2026 10:40
From February 24-25, 2026, the Vietnam-Japan International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA), in coordination with volunteer students from the Rotary Club of Chuo University (Japan), presented 10 wheelchairs free of charge to disadvantaged children and persons with disabilities in several southern provinces and cities of Vietnam.
Vietnam Calls on Overseas Vietnamese for Breakthrough Ideas and Development Initiatives
09/02/2026 08:10
On February 8, at the International Convention Center, a delegation of 100 outstanding overseas Vietnamese representatives from 32 countries and territories attending the Homeland Spring 2026 program paid a courtesy visit to Bui Thi Minh Hoai, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
Standardizing Vietnamese Language Proficiency and Awarding Vietnamese Language Certificates in Japan
04/02/2026 09:44
On February 2, a ceremony was held at Hanoi National University of Education to announce the Decision on cooperation in organizing Vietnamese language proficiency assessment examinations and awarding Vietnamese language certificates in Japan between Hanoi National University of Education and the Vietnam-Japan Economic Cooperation Promotion Association. The activity marks an important step forward in the strategy of internationalizing education, while also contributing to the dissemination of the Vietnamese language to the community.
Creating Favorable Conditions to Mobilize Resources from Businesses and Overseas Vietnamese Community
20/01/2026 11:15
Stabilizing the investment environment to give enterprises the confidence to commit for the long term, promoting the role of the private sector at all levels, and recognizing overseas Vietnamese, youth, and international students as core forces of people-to-people diplomacy are among the proposals put forward by many overseas Vietnamese.
Further Enhance the Role of Over 6 million Overseas Vietnamese
18/01/2026 11:09
In an interview with the VietnamTimes Magazine, Pham Khanh Nam, Editor-in-Chief of Huong Viet Magazine in Germany, expressed his belief that with a spirit of innovation, unity, and a people-centered approach, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam will continue to unleash Vietnam's strength globally, leading the country steadily on the path of prosperous, civilized, and happy development.
Researcher Kyril Whittaker: Vietnam Chooses People-Centered Development Approach
16/01/2026 15:14
Kyril Whittaker, researcher in politics and history and a member of the Communist Party of Britain, has offered an assessment of Vietnam’s development orientation, emphasizing its people-centered perspective, development aligned with social equity, and a commitment to long-term stability.
Mobilizing Overseas Vietnamese Talent for Vietnam’s Future
15/01/2026 15:28
Lawyer Tran Ba Phuc, Vice Chairman of the Association of Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Abroad, and Venerable Thich Minh Quang, Head of the Coordinating Committee of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Laos, both expressed their confidence in the Party’s leadership in the country’s new development phase. They also conveyed their desire to continue contributing and accompanying their homeland…
Dr. Nguyen Hong Son: Promoting Intellectual Resources of Overseas Vietnamese Community to Promote Private-Sector Development and Innovation
13/01/2026 11:58
Affirming the role of the private sector and placing innovation at the heart of the development strategy demonstrates the Party’s strong reform-oriented thinking, opening up significant space for the overseas Vietnamese business and intellectual community to accompany and contribute to sustainable growth and the enhancement of the Vietnamese economy’s competitiveness in the new period.
Dr. Tra My Reveals the Secret to Helping Her Child Become Fluent in Vietnamese
09/12/2025 20:40
Amid the busy pace of life abroad, preserving the Vietnamese language for children remains a concern for many overseas Vietnamese families. Drawing from her own parenting experience, Dr. Tra My, President of the Vietnamese Business Association in China, has shared practical lessons on how her daughter, CiCi (SIMONA Tu Mac), has mastered Vietnamese despite being born and raised in China. According to her, the core secret lies in creating a fully Vietnamese-speaking environment at home from the moment the child is born, combined with bringing the child back to Vietnam during long holidays to interact with the extended family.
Vietnamese Language "Flourishes" in the Land of Tulips
09/12/2025 18:16
After two years of formation and development, the Tulip Vietnamese Language Center in the Netherlands has become a familiar cultural meeting place for the Vietnamese community in the land of tulips. From its modest first classes, the center has gradually expanded, contributing to preserving and nurturing Vietnamese for the second and third generations of overseas Vietnamese, while also spreading the beauty of the Vietnamese language to international friends.
Small “Tips” for Teaching Vietnamese to Foreigners
09/12/2025 10:24
Teaching Vietnamese to foreigners is a colorful and fascinating journey. This work goes beyond simply delivering linguistic knowledge; it is also a delicate process of interaction between the teacher and the learner. It requires flexibility in teaching methods, empathy in communication, and creativity in designing engaging lessons tailored to each learner.
Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha: Vietnamese Language Ambassador from Paris
06/12/2025 14:06
As one of the six outstanding honorees selected to receive the title “Overseas Vietnamese Language Ambassador 2025,” for Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha, the moment she stepped onto the stage was not merely about accepting an accolade. It was the continuation of a responsibility and a profound conviction that the Vietnamese language, wherever it may be, will continue to resonate clearly and vibrantly thanks to the perseverance of those who nurture it every day.
Vietnamese Bookcases: Contributing to Preservation and Development of Vietnamese Language Around the World
05/12/2025 17:48
“The expansion of the Vietnamese Bookcase network not only helps bring official books and learning materials from Vietnam to overseas Vietnamese communities, but also promotes cultural diplomacy through language and spreads Vietnamese cultural values in the context of international integration.” This was shared by Dr. Pham Vinh Thai - Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Education Publishing House – in an interview with VietnamTimes Magazine about the implementation of the Vietnamese Bookcase model worldwide.
Hikaru Watanabe: Vietnamese Grows from Simple, Everyday Sounds and Greetings
01/12/2025 20:04
Hikaru Watanabe was honored on stage at the 19th Vietnamese Speech Contest in Japan held on November 2, shining under the lights and applause. Holding the microphone, he spoke about his journey to the Vietnamese language: the early days of confusion in Hanoi, friendships formed in the classroom, familiar pho shops, and moments of saying things wrong and then laughing together. In that moment, Hikaru Watanabe was not only a contestant but also living proof of the connecting power of language, an inspiration to foreign friends who love Vietnamese.
Learning Vietnamese: First and Most Important Communication Environment Is Family
03/11/2025 14:18
These are the insights shared by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Thuyet, Chief Editor of the 2018 General Education Curriculum, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of teaching Vietnamese to children of overseas Vietnamese communities.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha: Two Decades of Nurturing Vietnamese Language in Taiwan (China)
30/10/2025 15:40
Amid the modern rhythm of life in Taiwan (China), every morning, residents of a small alley in Tainan City have grown familiar with the sight of a woman carrying a one-of-a-kind handmade bag filled with teaching materials as she heads to class to teach Vietnamese. She is Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha, born in 1980 in Gia Lam District, Hanoi - a woman who has devoted two decades to sowing the seeds of language and nurturing the love for Vietnamese on foreign soil.
Dien Bien: Renewing Content and Methods of People-to-People Diplomacy
23/10/2025 07:09
On October 21, the Dien Bien Union of Friendship Organizations held its first congress for the 2025-2030 tenure. The congress reached a strong consensus on the direction of activities for the new term, emphasizing the need to raise awareness across the entire political system about the importance of people-to-people diplomacy; to renew the content and methods of operation; to promote the application of digital technology and modern communication; and to closely align activities with the goals of socio-economic development and the protection of national border sovereignty.
Overseas Vietnamese Join Independence Day Parade: Proud Steps on the Day of Return
28/08/2025 07:00
During those historic autumn days, in the heart of Hanoi, overseas Vietnamese from around the world came together, practicing diligently in preparation for the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2.
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