Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Community Football Tournament Held in Japan
A football tournament for the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in the Kansai region took place on May 17 at the Kashihara Sports Complex in the ancient capital city of Nara, Japan.
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Proficiency Test Held in Japan Under National Standards
The launch ceremony for the Vietnamese language proficiency test and the announcement of the establishment of the Vietnamese Proficiency Examination Council in Japan took place on May 17 at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka, Japan. The event marked the first time a Vietnamese language proficiency test based on Vietnam’s national standards has been organized overseas.
Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese in Japan Offer Incense in Commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh
Recently, at the “Vietnam Space - Ho Chi Minh” site in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, in coordination with the Vietnamese community in the Kansai and Okayama regions, organized an incense offering ceremony to commemorate the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2026).
Vietnamese-Origin Professor’s Research Featured at Prestigious Scientific Exhibition in the UK
Overseas Vietnamese
Professor Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh leads one of the most prominent exhibits - her research project on nanomaterials applied in disease diagnosis and treatment, in the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026. This is considered one of the world's leading annual scientific events.
May 12, 2026 | 15:01
Spreading Ho Chi Minh’s Legacy in Brazil
Overseas Vietnamese
On the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890-May 19, 2026) and the 37th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil (May 8, 1989-May 8, 2026), the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil, in coordination with the Brazil-Vietnam Friendship Association (ABRAVIET) and local authorities, organized a series of activities to commemorate and honor the life, career, and ideological legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. These activities also contributed to strengthening people-to-people exchanges and deepening the friendship between the two countries.
May 12, 2026 | 14:44
Party General Secretary, State President To Lam Meets with Embassy Staff and Vietnamese Community in India
Overseas Vietnamese
As part of the state visit to the Republic of India, on the evening of May 5, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation visited the Vietnamese Embassy in India and met with embassy officials, staff members, and the Vietnamese community in the country.
May 06, 2026 | 10:15
Vietnamese Student Sports Festival 2026 held in Saint Petersburg
Overseas Vietnamese
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2026), from April 26 to May 3, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union chapter and the Vietnamese Students’ Association in Saint Petersburg successfully organized the 2026 Vietnamese Student Sports Festival in Saint Petersburg, leaving many notable impressions.
May 06, 2026 | 09:56
Sports Festival Strengthens Bonds Among Vietnamese Students in Australia
Overseas Vietnamese
On May 2, at the Concord Oval Recreation Centre in New South Wales, Australia, a sports festival for the Vietnamese student community took place in a vibrant atmosphere, marking the conclusion of a large-scale series of sporting activities for Vietnamese students across Australia.
May 04, 2026 | 11:20
Vietnam-Korea Family Festival in the RoK Celebrates Cultural Roots and Community Bonds
Overseas Vietnamese
Recently, at the Hana Bank Hall in Seoul, the Vietnam Women’s Union in the RoK organized the program “Hung Kings Commemoration Day - Vietnam-Korea Family Festival” in a warm and cohesive atmosphere.
April 29, 2026 | 10:56
Honoring Ancestral Roots: Hung Kings’ Commemoration 2026 in Malaysia and France
Overseas Vietnamese
On April 25, in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, the Embassy of Vietnam in Malaysia, in coordination with the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA), solemnly organized the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary 2026. The event took place in a dignified atmosphere, attended by Ambassador Dinh Ngoc Linh, representatives of associations, intellectuals, students, and a large number of Vietnamese expatriates living and working in Malaysia.
April 26, 2026 | 15:14
Overseas Vietnamese Return to Ancestral Land to Pay Tribute to Hung Kings
Overseas Vietnamese
On April 25, Nguyen Trung Kien, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, led a delegation of 60 distinguished overseas Vietnamese from 20 countries and territories worldwide to offer incense in commemoration of the Hung Kings at the Hung Kings Temple Historical Relic Site and to hold a working session with Phu Tho Province.
April 26, 2026 | 10:50
Vietnamese Nationals in Japan’s Sanriku Earthquake-Affected Areas Confirmed Safe
Overseas Vietnamese
Following the strong earthquake that struck off the coast of the Sanriku region on the afternoon of April 20, causing widespread tremors and triggering tsunami warnings across several northeastern coastal prefectures of Japan, the Vietnamese community in the affected areas has been confirmed safe.
April 21, 2026 | 14:14
Connecting Vietnamese Students in the Republic of Korea with Businesses
Overseas Vietnamese
On April 19, at Ewha Womans University, the Vietnamese Students’ Association in the Republic of Korea organized the “Student recruitment day - Job Fair 2026,” attracting nearly 500 Vietnamese students studying and working in the country.
April 21, 2026 | 11:19
Solemn Hung Kings Commemoration Held at Vietnam’s Embassy in The Republic of Korea
Overseas Vietnamese
The Embassy of Vietnam in the Republic of Korea, in coordination with the Global Vietnamese Ancestral Day Project (VAG), recently held a solemn ceremony to commemorate the Hung Kings, an occasion of profound spiritual significance for the Vietnamese people.
April 20, 2026 | 09:41
Finding Solutions to Preserve Vietnamese Language in Kyushu (Japan)
Overseas Vietnamese
On April 18, 2026, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Japan, in collaboration with the Global Network for Vietnamese Language Teaching and Culture Preservation, and Vietnamese associations in Kyushu, Okinawa, and Central and Southern Japan, organized the seminar "Vietnamese Language in the Heart of Kyushu, Japan".
April 20, 2026 | 09:39
Australia-Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN) Officially Launched in Western Australia
Overseas Vietnamese
The Australia-Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN), a non-profit initiative aimed at connecting Vietnamese human resources in Australia and Vietnam, has officially been launched in Perth, Australia.
April 14, 2026 | 14:56
Vietnamese Football Tournament in Japan Looks Toward Truong Sa
Overseas Vietnamese
On April 12, 2026, the Vietnamese football tournament in the Kyushu region - FAVIJA AVF KYUSHU CUP 2026 - took place at the sports ground of the Fukuoka Catholic Theological Seminary.
April 14, 2026 | 14:28
Promoting Vietnam's Image at Pakistan’s Largest International Travel Fair
Overseas Vietnamese
The Embassy of Vietnam in Pakistan has inaugurated the Vietnam Trade and Tourism Promotion Booth at an international travel fair in Islamabad, aiming to create opportunities for economic cooperation, promote cultural exchange, and attract the interest of international friends as well as local residents.
April 13, 2026 | 15:21
Vietnamese Community in Australia Raises 1.1 Billion VND for New School in Dien Bien
Overseas Vietnamese
The Vietnamese expatriate community studying and living in Melbourne, Australia, has mobilized resources to build the Huoi Mau school in Chieng Sinh commune, Dien Bien province, with a total cost of approximately VND 1 billion. This project contributes to improving learning conditions for children in disadvantaged areas and promotes people-to-people diplomacy between Vietnam and Australia.
April 13, 2026 | 15:19
Foreign Ministry Honors Overseas Vietnamese Entrepreneur Nguyen Thanh My
Overseas Vietnamese
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, on the afternoon of April 10, presented a Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Dr., entrepreneur Nguyen Thanh My, an overseas Vietnamese in Canada and currently an advisor to the Business Association of Overseas Vietnamese (BAOOV), in recognition of his positive contributions to building and developing the Vietnamese community overseas and activities directed toward the homeland.
April 13, 2026 | 15:16
International Friends and Overseas Vietnamese Express Confidence in Vietnam’s New Development Phase
Overseas Vietnamese
The consolidation of key leadership positions by the 16th National Assembly has been viewed by many international organizations, partners, and overseas Vietnamese communities as an important political milestone. It ensures continuity in governance, strengthens confidence, and opens up opportunities to advance reform, integration, and the country’s standing in a new stage of development.
April 13, 2026 | 11:00
Vietnamese Embassy in Israel Urges Citizens to Comply with Updated Civil Defense Regulations
Overseas Vietnamese
On April 7, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel issued a notice to the Vietnamese community in the country, providing updates on the latest civil defense policies issued by the Home Front Command under the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
April 09, 2026 | 10:10
Vietnam Stands Out at the Châteaudun Carnaval Parade 2026 (France)
Overseas Vietnamese
Cultural performances rich in Vietnamese identity made a strong impression at the Châteaudun Carnaval Parade 2026, themed “Wonderful World,” held on the afternoon of April 4, 2026, in the city of Châteaudun, Eure-et-Loir province, France.
April 07, 2026 | 10:43
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