Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Community Makes Positive Contributions to Host Society
On October 3, Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, led a delegation to visit the Sapa Trade Center in Prague, where he met with representatives of the Vietnamese community, business owners, and small traders to learn about their lives, business activities, and integration into the host country. Okamura highly commended the Vietnamese community's work ethic, commitment to integration, and contributions to the host country's socio-economic life.
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Vibrant Vietnamese Community Football Tournament Held in Chubu Region (Japan)
The tournament was organized by the Viet Nam-Japan International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA), under the patronage of the Embassy of Viet Nam in Japan and the Government of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Overseas Vietnamese
Pho and the Bridges That Lead Back Home
From small kitchens in the heart of Europe, Vietnamese people living abroad are finding each other through a familiar dish. When these small points connect to form a network, Pho tells more than just a culinary story. Behind it lies memories, community, generations born far from their homeland, a very natural way for Viet Nam to connect with the world.
Vietnamese Account for Majority of Highly Skilled Foreign Workers in Japan
New figures from Japan have drawn attention: among every four foreign workers in the highly skilled category who are eligible to work in Japan long term, about three are Vietnamese
Vietnamese Oratory for Young Generation in RoK
The final round of the 2026 First Vietnamese Oratory Contest recently took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), providing a platform for the younger generation to use Vietnamese through stories about their families, Vietnamese culture, Viet Nam-RoK experiences, and their dreams.
Harnessing Strengths of Overseas Vietnamese to Drive New Momentum in Viet Nam-Russia People-to-People Diplomacy
With his new role on the Executive Committee of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations for the 7th term (2026–2031), Dr. Do Xuan Hoang, President of the Association of Vietnamese People’s Organizations in the Russian Federation, said the greatest advantage of the overseas Vietnamese lies in its deep understanding of both countries. This is the “key” to mobilizing the resources of businesspeople and intellectuals for concrete cooperation programmes in culture, the economy and technology, thereby creating new momentum for Viet Nam-Russia people-to-people diplomacy.
Mid-Autumn Festival Brings Vietnamese Youth Together in Japan
On September 20, more than 100 Vietnamese children and their families in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan, took part in a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. Activities featuring traditional Vietnamese cultural elements helped the younger generation maintain their Vietnamese language skills, learn more about traditional culture, and strengthen their connection with their homeland and roots.
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.
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.
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.
