Overseas Vietnamese
Dr. Tra My Reveals the Secret to Helping Her Child Become Fluent in 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.
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Language "Flourishes" in the Land of Tulips
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.
Overseas Vietnamese
“Lighthouse” Preserving Vietnamese Language in Udon Thani (Thailand)
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.
Initiatives and Proposals to Preserve “Beloved Mother Tongue” for Vietnamese Children in Japan
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.
Integrating Culture - Key to Sustain Vietnamese Among Younger Overseas Generations
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.
Dr. Hoang Thi Hong Ha: Vietnamese Language Ambassador from Paris
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
“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.
Journey of Spreading Vietnamese Language in Sri Lanka
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.
Synchronized Efforts and Strong Determination to Ensure Vietnamese Language Spreads and Endures
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.
Affirming Role of Vietnam’s Quality Workforce in Japan
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.
A New Era for Vietnamese Student Union in France: Solidarity - Knowledge - Dedication
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.
Vietnamese Abroad Urge Reforms in Private Sector, Education, and People-to-People Diplomacy
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.
Le Nguyen Luu An: Young Voice Carrying Vietnamese Heritage Across Borders
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.
Language Competition: Promoting Vietnamese Language in Land of Rising Sun
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.
Vietnamese Football Tournament in Japan Raises Funds for Central Vietnam
The national football championship for the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working across Japan will take place on November 9, 2025, at the Redsland Sports Complex in Saitama City, Japan.
From Chartres (France), Teaching Children to Speak Their Mother Tongue
In the ancient city of Chartres, just over an hour’s drive from Paris, Hoang Thi Nhi, a woman from Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, faithfully teaches her two children to speak Vietnamese, read Vietnamese books, and sing Vietnamese children’s songs. Nhi shared that preserving the Vietnamese language for her children is not a “task,” but a small daily joy. “As long as Vietnamese is spoken in our home, I feel that my homeland is still very close.”
AI Accompanies Overseas Vietnamese Children in Nurturing Their Love for Vietnamese Language
From the online classes of the Yeu Tieng Viet (Love Vietnamese) School in Australia, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a “companion” that helps hundreds of overseas Vietnamese students explore the beauty of their mother tongue in a more lively and creative way. Thanks to AI, every lesson, every story, and every picture has become a journey that connects the children more closely with their homeland.
Learning Vietnamese: First and Most Important Communication Environment Is Family
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.
Vietnam Day Opens up New Cooperation Chapter for Vietnamese, Korean Localities
President Cuong, who is in the RoK to attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Week, highlighted the deep cultural affinity and shared values between the two nations as vital elements fostering stronger strategic ties.
Preserving Vietnamese Language through Music and Cuisine
Teaching tones through traditional instruments, speaking Vietnamese while cooking familiar dishes, the mother tongue is being preserved and spread abroad through the most intimate, everyday activities. With creativity, emotion, and affection, Vietnamese continues to grow alongside younger generations across the world.
Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Ha: Two Decades of Nurturing Vietnamese Language in Taiwan (China)
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.
Nurturing Vietnamese in the RoK
At the land of kimchi, in Gyeongsangnam province, a Vietnamese language class has been maintained regularly. It is taught by Nguyen Thi Thanh Dung (35 years old, from Da Nang) - a Vietnamese woman married to a Korean man. For her, teaching Vietnamese is not only about passing on a language, but also about preserving the memories, culture, and love for the homeland in the hearts of Vietnamese-origin children.
Vietnamese Community in Czech Republic Supports Typhoon Victims
The Union of Vietnamese Association in the Czech Republic presented 5.4 billion VND to representatives of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front on October 22 in Prague - the capital of Czech Republic.
