Overseas Vietnamese
Promoting Important Role of Vietnamese Youth in Japan
The seminar titled "Vietnamese Youth in Japan – Resolution 23-NQ/TW, Promoting the Role of the Young Generation", co-organized by the Consulate General of Viet Nam in Osaka (Japan) and Viet Nam-Japan Cultural and Educational Cooperation Promotion Center (VJCE) was recently held in Japan.
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Language Classes Held at Multiple Locations in Poland
For the 2026-2027 school year, Lac Long Quan Vietnamese Language School in Poland plans to organize 14 in-person classes at three locations and maintain two online classes, enabling Vietnamese children living in different areas to continue learning and using the Vietnamese language.
Overseas Vietnamese
Viet Nam’s National Day Spirit Reaches Communities and International Friends
To mark the 81st National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026), numerous solemn and meaningful activities have been held, helping strengthen bonds among Vietnamese communities overseas while spreading the image of the country and its people to international friends.
National Day Celebrations Abroad: Remembering History, Strengthening Community and Friendship
To mark the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, numerous activities were held in Cuba, France, Macao (China), Tanzania and Mozambique, recalling the significance of national independence, commemorating President Ho Chi Minh, and strengthening bonds among the Vietnamese community and with local friends.
Resolution 23: Unlocking Potential of Overseas Vietnamese
Recognizing overseas Vietnamese as one of the country’s important strategic resources, Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW marks a shift from mobilizing and caring for the community to accompanying it, creating mechanisms, and harnessing its resources. This approach calls for the concrete implementation of policies and mechanisms for substantive connections, enabling the knowledge, technology, networks, and experience of more than 6.5 million overseas Vietnamese to be effectively brought into play and contribute to the country’s development.
Vietnamese Community Football Tournament in Japan Celebrates National Day
On August 30, the Vietnamese community football tournament in the Tokai region was held at Koshido Stadium in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, in celebration of the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026).
Vietnamese Community Builds Bridges Between Vietnam and Thailand
From preserving the Vietnamese language and national culture to fostering people-to-people exchanges, the Vietnamese community in Thailand is making practical contributions to nurturing increasingly close, substantive and profound relations between Vietnam and Thailand.
Vietnamese Community Supports Kumamoto Authorities in Earthquake Recovery Efforts
On August 28, a delegation from the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Japan, led by Consul General Trinh Mai Phuong, in coordination with the Vietnamese Association in Kumamoto, presented JPY 500,000 to representatives of the Kumamoto prefectural government.
Honoring Eight Individuals for Promoting Vietnamese Abroad
Recently, in Hanoi, the 2026 Gala Beloved Vietnamese Language, themed “The Kite Soaring High from the Mother Tongue,” honored eight individuals for their significant contributions to teaching, promoting and spreading the Vietnamese language abroad.
Creating Vietnamese Language Space for Vietnamese Community in Japan
12 contestants took part in the final round of the “I Love My Mother Tongue” contest in Higashi Osaka City, Japan on August 23. The contest provides a space for using Vietnamese, encourages families to maintain their mother tongue, and helps younger generations learn more about Viet Nam’s history, culture, and traditions.
Vietnamese Community in Singapore Urged to Contribute to Deeper Bilateral Ties
Standing member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu encouraged experts and intellectuals overseas to contribute knowledge and technology to the homeland's development.
Vietnam’s 81st National Day Celebrated in Malaysia
Amid celebrations of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, the Vietnamese community in Malaysia expressed pride in the country’s development, while placing their trust in Vietnam and voicing their desire to contribute to the homeland.
Vietnam, Brunei Strengthen Education and Training Cooperation
On August 18th, a meeting between Vietnamese Ambassador to Brunei Do Thuy Duong and Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Dr. Hazri Kifle was held. The two sides discuss measures to promote educational and training cooperation between Vietnam and Brunei.
Vietnamese Community in Norway Bridges Vietnam - Norway Friendship and Cooperation
The Vietnamese Ambassador to Norway believed the Vietnamese community in Norway would continue to uphold the spirit of solidarity, act as a bridge to promote friendly relations and cooperation between Vietnam and Norway, preserve their cultural identity and the Vietnamese language, actively integrate into local society as well as that of the homeland.
Vietnamese Community in Bangkok Celebrates National Day, 50 Years of Ties
Recently, the Association of Thai people of Vietnamese origin in Bangkok and surrounding areas held a ceremony on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976-August 6, 2026).
Supporting Vietnamese Citizens Following Kumamoto Earthquake (Japan)
A working delegation from the Vietnam Association in Japan (VUAJ) recently visited Kumamoto Prefecture to assess the situation, visit Vietnamese community members affected by the earthquake, review relief efforts, and discuss support measures for the recovery period.
Cultural Exchange Strengthens Vietnam-Indonesia People-to-People Ties
Vietnamese students and Indonesian artists perform on the angklung, Indonesia’s traditional musical instrument, at a cultural exchange program in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15. Joint experiential and performance activities contributed to enhancing mutual understanding and strengthening ties between the peoples of the two countries.
Bridging Overseas Vietnamese Resources with Country’s Development Needs
Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW sets out new requirements for work concerning Vietnamese people overseas: moving beyond mobilizing, bringing together, and supporting the community to focus on creating mechanisms that connect overseas Vietnamese resources with the country’s specific development needs, while promoting their role as a bridge between Vietnam and the world.
Promoting Vietnamese Language Teaching, Learning, Cultural Exchanges and Connections with Homeland
On August 12, in Hanoi, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with ministries, sectors, localities and Vietnamese representative missions abroad, held a ceremony to review the 2026 Vietnamese Language Honoring Day for the Vietnamese community abroad.
Building Vietnamese Community in New Zealand and South Pacific Island Countries for Stronger Development
On the evening of August 12 (local time), in Auckland, New Zealand, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam and a high-level Vietnamese delegation met with officials and staff of the Embassy of Vietnam, representatives of the Vietnamese community in New Zealand, and Vietnamese communities in South Pacific island countries.
More Opportunities for Vietnamese Community to Connect and Promote Vietnam-New Zealand Relations
The State Visit to New Zealand by General Secretary and President To Lam is expected to provide fresh momentum for Vietnam and New Zealand to expand cooperation in education and training, joint research and innovation, while creating more opportunities for the Vietnamese community to play a deeper role in connecting and promoting bilateral relations.
Third Vietnamese Community Badminton Tournament in Japan 2026
The third Vietnamese Community Badminton Tournament in Japan 2026 (held at Izumi Tachikawa Gymnasium in Tokyo) attracted nearly 300 athletes.
Overseas Vietnamese Experts and Intellectuals Join Efforts to Address Major Science and Technology Challenges
On August 10, 2026, in Hanoi, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a workshop entitled “Building and developing networks of experts and intellectuals in strategic technology fields.” At the workshop, delegates called for further improvements to mechanisms and policies to create more favourable conditions for the participation of overseas Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in addressing major challenges and undertaking science and technology tasks in the country.
