Overseas Vietnamese
Creating Favorable Conditions to Mobilize Resources from Businesses and Overseas Vietnamese Community
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.
Overseas Vietnamese
Further Enhance the Role of Over 6 million Overseas Vietnamese
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.
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Representative Offices Overseas Brief Press and International Friends on the 14th National Party Congress
As the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam soon approaches, Vietnamese representative agencies abroad have taken a proactive stance, via a diverse array of initiatives, including seminars, press briefings, and high-level exchanges with political parties and international researchers, to inform the strategic significance and far-reaching scope of the Congress to the global community.
Promoting Connecting Role of Vietnam’s Overseas Representative Agencies
On January 11 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Public Security held a meeting with Heads of Vietnam’s overseas representative missions appointed in 2025. At the meeting, General Luong Tam Quang, Member of the Politburo and Minister of Public Security, emphasized the bridge-building role of Vietnam’s overseas representative missions in strengthening coordination between security and foreign affairs, with a view to ensuring national security, safety, and interests in the new situation.
Homeland Spring 2026: “Vietnam’s Aspiration: Peace and Prosperity”
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) 2026, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with relevant agencies, will organize the Homeland Spring 2026 Program themed “Vietnam’s Aspiration: Peace and Prosperity” on February 8, 2026 (the 21st day of the twelfth lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
Affirming Role of Overseas Vietnamese Community as Source of Intellectual Capital
In preparation for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the overseas Vietnamese community has actively participated in contributing opinions to the draft Congress documents. These earnest and responsible contributions reflect overseas Vietnamese’ deep attachment to their homeland and country, while also affirming the increasingly prominent role of the overseas Vietnamese community as an important source of intellectual capital in the process of shaping national development policies.
Vietnam Implements Citizen Protection Measures After Switzerland Bar Fire
Following the serious fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Valais canton, Switzerland, on January 1, the Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland promptly implemented citizen protection measures, closely monitored developments, and actively coordinated with local authorities.
Overseas Vietnamese and International Partners Aid Vietnam After Storms
Along with the practical contributions of overseas Vietnamese in Switzerland and Greece, the external outreach efforts of the Vietnam Mission in Geneva have continued to receive attention and positive responses from many international organizations, helping support Vietnam in addressing the consequences of natural disasters.
Overseas Vietnamese in France, Poland, and the RoK Support Communities Affected by Natural Disasters
In response to the call of Vietnamese representative agencies overseas, Vietnamese communities in many countries have continued to actively donate and provide support to people at home in addressing the consequences of storms and floods in the South Central Coast, Central region, and the Central Highlands.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Learning Vietnamese in 4.0 Era: Studying Letters on Phone, Practicing Speaking with AI
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.
Preserving Mother Tongue: Vietnamese Teacher’s Journey in Osaka
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.
Small “Tips” for Teaching Vietnamese to Foreigners
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.
Preserving Mother Tongue for Most Complete Conversations With Children
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.
M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong: Flexibility and Creativity in Promoting Vietnamese Language in Malaysia
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.
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.
