Overseas Vietnamese
Launch of the Vietnamese Ao Dai Heritage Club in Romania
The Vietnamese Women’s Association in Romania has recently held a ceremony to launch the Vietnamese Ao Dai Heritage Club (VADHC) in Romania.
Overseas Vietnamese
Nurturing Love for President Ho Chi Minh Among Vietnamese Children in Japan
On December 15, 2025, the award ceremony of the 2025 contest titled “Storytelling, drawing, singing and poetry recitation about Uncle Ho for children” was held at the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan (Tokyo).
Overseas Vietnamese
Inauguration of President Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House in Udon Thani, Thailand
The inauguration ceremony of President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house was held at the Ho Chi Minh President Relic Site in Udon Thani province, Thailand, on the morning of December 14. The project carries profound historical and cultural significance, expressing the affection and gratitude of the Vietnamese community in Thailand and international friends toward President Ho Chi Minh, while contributing to the preservation and dissemination of the values of his ideological, moral and lifestyle legacy.
Spreading Heritage Values of President Ho Chi Minh in Geneva, Switzerland
Overseas Vietnamese
Recently, in Geneva, Switzerland, the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organizations organized a seminar honoring President Ho Chi Minh, attracting the participation of a large number of Vietnamese expatriates living, studying and working in Switzerland, along with international friends.
December 16, 2025 | 10:21
Dr. Tra My Reveals the Secret to Helping Her Child Become Fluent in Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese
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.
December 09, 2025 | 20:40
Vietnamese Language "Flourishes" in the Land of Tulips
Overseas Vietnamese
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.
December 09, 2025 | 18:16
“Lighthouse” Preserving Vietnamese Language in Udon Thani (Thailand)
Overseas Vietnamese
In Udon Thani Province (Thailand), a community of Thai people of Vietnamese origin has steadfastly preserved their mother tongue for nearly a century. Udon Thani is not only where Vietnamese settled to build their livelihoods as early as the 1940s, but also the birthplace of a Vietnamese-language learning movement that has since spread widely across Northeast Thailand.
December 09, 2025 | 14:44
Learning Vietnamese in 4.0 Era: Studying Letters on Phone, Practicing Speaking with AI
Overseas Vietnamese
With just a mobile phone and artificial intelligence (AI) software, children can practice pronunciation, engage in conversation, and access Vietnamese in a more flexible and dynamic way than ever before. This is the new learning method adopted by many Vietnamese families in Australia as digital technology takes center stage.
December 09, 2025 | 11:40
Preserving Mother Tongue: Vietnamese Teacher’s Journey in Osaka
Overseas Vietnamese
In a small classroom in Osaka, there was once a child who declared, “I can’t speak Vietnamese anymore.” Yet after only a short time attending the class of Ngo Thi Dan (born 1986), the child not only regained the ability to speak Vietnamese but also learned to write beautifully, developed an interest in the subject, and proactively communicated with their grandparents in Vietnam. This story is a testament to teacher Dan’s tireless efforts - a volunteer teacher who is devoted each day to preserving the Vietnamese language in the land of cherry blossoms.
December 09, 2025 | 11:26
Small “Tips” for Teaching Vietnamese to Foreigners
Overseas Vietnamese
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.
December 09, 2025 | 10:24
Preserving Mother Tongue for Most Complete Conversations With Children
Overseas Vietnamese
Having lived for more than twenty years in Prague (Czech Republic), Nguyen Ngoc Ha (42, originally from Hai Phong) has found her bond with the Vietnamese community through her mother tongue. Teaching her children, running a Vietnamese restaurant, and participating in community associations all revolve around her desire to speak and hear the language of her homeland every day.
December 08, 2025 | 15:40
M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong: Flexibility and Creativity in Promoting Vietnamese Language in Malaysia
Overseas Vietnamese
In Malaysia’s multilingual environment, M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong, Lecturer in Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Culture at the Department of Asian and European Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya (Malaysia), has become a bridge connecting the Vietnamese language with diverse groups of learners. Through her flexible and creative teaching methods, she has helped nurture a love for Vietnamese among the overseas Vietnamese community and spark interest among many international students.
December 08, 2025 | 13:53
Initiatives and Proposals to Preserve “Beloved Mother Tongue” for Vietnamese Children in Japan
Overseas Vietnamese
The Vietnamese community in Japan currently numbers nearly 600,000 people and continues to grow. Preserving the Vietnamese language in Japan has become an important and sacred mission, as language is the soul, the cultural heritage, the national identity, an essential means of communication, and the bond connecting generations. It enables a people to survive and develop, especially in the context of globalization. At an international scientific conference on language, researchers and Vietnamese-language educators emphasized the need for a more methodical approach, with appropriate teaching materials and bilingual support in the classroom.
December 07, 2025 | 10:46
Integrating Culture - Key to Sustain Vietnamese Among Younger Overseas Generations
Overseas Vietnamese
As Vietnamese children abroad are increasingly influenced by the local environment, many researchers and teachers of Vietnamese affirm that language teaching cannot be separated from cultural instruction. When each lesson becomes a cultural experience, children not only learn pronunciation and vocabulary but also gain deeper understanding of Viet Nam’s history, lifestyle, and values - an essential foundation for sustainably preserving the Vietnamese language within overseas communities.
December 07, 2025 | 10:29
Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha: Vietnamese Language Ambassador from Paris
Overseas Vietnamese
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.
December 06, 2025 | 14:06
Vietnamese Bookcases: Contributing to Preservation and Development of Vietnamese Language Around the World
Overseas Vietnamese
“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.
December 05, 2025 | 17:48
Journey of Spreading Vietnamese Language in Sri Lanka
Overseas Vietnamese
At Truc Lam Monastery (Ambakote, Kandy, Sri Lanka), learners of all ages gather in the temple’s serene atmosphere to study Vietnamese through diverse activities such as games, songs, and experiences related to traditional Vietnamese culture. These classes not only help learners become familiar with the language but also build a close-knit and harmonious community. This model has developed sustainably and has become a highlight in community education, contributing to strengthening cultural exchange between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
December 03, 2025 | 13:58
Synchronized Efforts and Strong Determination to Ensure Vietnamese Language Spreads and Endures
Overseas Vietnamese
With the attention and priority of the Party and the State, reflected through practical policies and initiatives; the active involvement of ministries, agencies, and mass organizations; and the enthusiastic response of Vietnamese communities abroad, the movement to teach and learn the Vietnamese language has been and continues spreading across the five continents. This effort breaks all language barriers and provides motivation for second- and third-generation overseas Vietnamese to preserve and promote their mother tongue and maintain the nation’s cultural identity.
December 03, 2025 | 13:11
Affirming Role of Vietnam’s Quality Workforce in Japan
Overseas Vietnamese
On November 30, in Tokyo, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, in coordination with the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs, organized “Vietnam Labor Day in Japan 2025”, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese labor community, while affirming its quality and increasingly prominent position in the Japanese labor market.
December 03, 2025 | 10:35
A New Era for Vietnamese Student Union in France: Solidarity - Knowledge - Dedication
Overseas Vietnamese
The 11th Congress of the Union of Vietnamese Students and Youth in France (UEVF) for the 2025-2027 term took place on 22 November in Paris. The Congress reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the role of uniting young people and serving as a bridge for knowledge, science - technology, and high-quality human resources dedicated to the homeland.
November 25, 2025 | 15:40
Vietnamese Abroad Urge Reforms in Private Sector, Education, and People-to-People Diplomacy
Overseas Vietnamese
Many overseas Vietnamese experts and intellectuals submitted comments on the Draft Documents of the 14th National Party Congress, emphasizing the need to concretize mechanisms and create an effective implementation environment in the fields of private-sector development, innovation, human resource development, and people-to-people diplomacy.
November 24, 2025 | 07:05
Le Nguyen Luu An: Young Voice Carrying Vietnamese Heritage Across Borders
Overseas Vietnamese
Born and raised in Malaysia, Le Nguyen Luu An - the youngest contestant to win the 2025 Overseas Vietnamese Language Ambassador Contest, has become a representative face of the young overseas Vietnamese generation who love and cherish their mother tongue. From the early days of learning Vietnamese in the class founded by her mother, to becoming a teaching assistant and promoting Vietnamese culture in Malaysia, An’s journey is a testament to the enduring value of the Vietnamese language within the overseas Vietnamese community.
November 13, 2025 | 11:12
Language Competition: Promoting Vietnamese Language in Land of Rising Sun
Overseas Vietnamese
In recent years, Vietnamese language contests in Japan, such as speech competitions, photo contests, and proficiency exams, have been flourishing. These activities not only help improve language skills but also contribute to preserving and promoting the mother tongue within the community of around 600,000 Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in Japan. They also serve as a platform for international students studying Vietnamese to practice and demonstrate their understanding of the Vietnamese language and culture.
November 12, 2025 | 15:38
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