More Opportunities for Vietnamese Community to Connect and Promote Vietnam-New Zealand Relations
The State Visit to New Zealand by General Secretary and President To Lam is expected to provide fresh momentum for Vietnam and New Zealand to expand cooperation in education and training, joint research and innovation, while creating more opportunities for the Vietnamese community to play a deeper role in connecting and promoting bilateral relations.
Third Vietnamese Community Badminton Tournament in Japan 2026
The third Vietnamese Community Badminton Tournament in Japan 2026 (held at Izumi Tachikawa Gymnasium in Tokyo) attracted nearly 300 athletes.
Overseas Vietnamese Experts and Intellectuals Join Efforts to Address Major Science and Technology Challenges
On August 10, 2026, in Hanoi, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a workshop entitled “Building and developing networks of experts and intellectuals in strategic technology fields.” At the workshop, delegates called for further improvements to mechanisms and policies to create more favourable conditions for the participation of overseas Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in addressing major challenges and undertaking science and technology tasks in the country.
Top Leader Receives Vietnamese Intellectuals, Scientists in Australia
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam urged Vietnamese intellectuals and scientists in Australia to further strengthen great national unity, promote Vietnamese cultural values, mentor younger generations and Vietnamese students studying in Australia, and help foster closer community ties.
Politburo Issues Resolution on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs
On behalf of the Politburo, General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed the Politburo's Resolution on Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated August 2, 2026).
Vietnamese Community Mobilises Relief Efforts in Wake of Kumamoto Earthquake
As of the morning of August 2, no additional casualties have been reported among the Vietnamese community following the earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28. One Vietnamese worker was killed and another injured. Vietnamese associations have been delivering drinking water and food to affected workers.
Vietnamese Cultural Day Brings the Community Together in Germany
On August 2, the Vietnamese Students' Association in Hamburg organised Vietnam Culture Day 2026 in the northern German city of Hamburg, creating a space for community connection while showcasing the distinctive features of Vietnamese culture, arts and cuisine to local residents and international friends.
Overseas Vietnamese Support Disadvantaged People in the Czech Republic
On the morning of July 31, at Giac Dao Pagoda in Cheb, the Czech Republic, the Association of Vietnamese People - Asia Dragon trade center - Cheb City and surrounding areas, in coordination with the Buddhist Association of Giac Dao Pagoda, organized the handover of the first batch of relief supplies under a charitable program supporting disadvantaged people in the Karlovy Vary Region.
Vietnamese in Japan Rescue Victim and Provide Relief After Earthquake in Kumamoto
Five Vietnamese workers and local residents rescued a nearly 90-year-old woman from a collapsed house in Yatsuhiro city, Kumamoto, Japan. Vietnamese missions, associations, and volunteers also urgently delivered food and drinking water to earthquake-affected areas in Kumamoto.
Building Bridges Connecting Overseas Vietnamese with the Homeland
As Vietnam enters a new era of national development, the important contributions of overseas Vietnamese, those living far from home but always turning towards their homeland and roots, cannot be overlooked.
New Common Home Strengthens the Vietnamese Community in Republic of Korea
The Vietnamese Association in Asan City serves as a common home that brings the community together and supports members in settling their lives and integrating into local society, while contributing to stronger people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Republic of Korea.
Overseas Vietnamese in Germany Hold Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes and Martyrs
The Union of Vietnamese Women's Associations in Germany, in coordination with Pho Da Pagoda, organized a grand requiem ceremony in remembrance of fallen heroes and martyrs, along with a tribute program honoring relatives of martyrs' families living in Germany.
Vietnamese Knowledge Network launched in New Zealand
The Vietnamese Knowledge Network in New Zealand (VietKnowledge NZ - VKNZ) is expected to connect and harness the intellectual resources of the Vietnamese community, strengthen community ties, promote people-to-people cooperation, and make positive contributions to the development of both Vietnam and New Zealand.
Young Overseas Vietnamese Learn about Homeland's Sea and Islands
On July 23, 100 outstanding Vietnamese expatriate youth and students, who are participating in the Vietnam Summer Camp 2026, visited and interacted with the Naval Academy in Khanh Hoa.
"Journey to the Roots 2026" Connects Vietnamese Students in Thailand with Ho Chi Minh’s Legacy
On July 18 and 19, the Party cell of overseas Vietnamese students and the Vietnamese Student Association in Thailand organised the “Journey to the roots 2026 - Tracing Thau Chin’s footsteps” programme, with the participation of many overseas Vietnamese students in Thailand.
Vietnam Showcases Culture at Germany’s Augsburg Multicultural Summer Festival 2026
On July 18, the Vietnamese community in Bavaria (Bayern), southern Germany, took part in the Augsburg Multicultural Summer Festival 2026 as the guest of honour, contributing to promoting the image of Vietnam and its people, and strengthening people-to-people exchanges.
VJCE Expands Educational, Cultural, and People-to-People Exchanges Between Vietnam and Japan
On July 18, the Vietnam-Japan Center for Cultural and Educational Cooperation Promotion (VJCE) officially inaugurated its representative office in Hanoi, marking a new phase in fostering educational, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Japan.
Vietnamese Culture Introduced to International Public at Hong Kong Book Fair
Vietnam is showcasing its rich cultural heritage, tourism and cuisine at the 36th Hong Kong Book Fair, which opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (China) on July 15 and runs through July 21.
Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 Opens to Foster Love and Pride for the Homeland
On the evening of July 13 in Hanoi, the opening ceremony of Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 for overseas Vietnamese youth was held. The annual program is organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with ministries, sectors, and localities, with the aim of strengthening the connection between young overseas Vietnamese and their homeland.
Vietnamese Summer Language Class 2026 Opens in the Czech Republic
The opening ceremony of the Vietnamese Summer Language Class 2026 was recently held at Sapa Trade Center in the Czech Republic, continuing a 24-year journey of preserving and promoting the Vietnamese mother tongue within the Vietnamese community abroad.
