Vietnamese Summer Language Class Opens in Romania
07:19 | 03/07/2026
The opening ceremony for the 2026 Vietnamese Summer Language Class was recently held at the Embassy of Vietnam in Romania, marking the beginning of a meaningful summer program for young members of the Vietnamese community in the country.
Vietnamese Language Teachers’ Club Established in Sweden
14:30 | 24/06/2026
The Embassy of Vietnam in Sweden recently held a ceremony to launch the Vietnamese Language Teachers’ Club in Sweden (the Club), attended by Vietnamese associations in Sweden, teachers, parents, and individuals interested in preserving and promoting the Vietnamese language within the community.
Joining Hands to Preserve the Vietnamese Language and Culture Among Overseas Vietnamese Communities in France
10:37 | 23/06/2026
Hundreds of teachers, researchers, and members of the Vietnamese community in France took part in the forum “Preserving the Vietnamese language and culture abroad” in France, aimed at enhancing the teaching and preservation of the Vietnamese language.
Japanese Children Enjoy Learning Vietnamese, Honor President Ho Chi Minh
10:15 | 02/06/2026
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Japan, in coordination with community organizations, held the program "Learning Vietnamese with Joy, Honoring Uncle Ho" on May 31. The event was a meaningful activity that helped strengthen connections within the Vietnamese community while promoting Vietnamese cultural values to younger generations in the Kyushu-Okinawa region and central-southern Japan.
Vietnamese Proficiency Test Held in Japan Under National Standards
10:06 | 20/05/2026
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.
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 29): Mongolia Always Values Ties With Vietnam
07:00 | 29/04/2026
Vietnam News Today (Apr. 29): Mongolia always values ties with Vietnam; Japanese PM’s Vietnam visit to elevate bilateral ties to new height; Vietnam calls for strict, balanced implementation of NPT’s three pillars; Vietnamese language and cultural identity honored in Laos.
Finding Solutions to Preserve Vietnamese Language in Kyushu (Japan)
09:39 | 20/04/2026
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".
“My Vietnam Story” Contest Promotes Vietnamese Language and Culture in Thailand
15:46 | 03/04/2026
Recently, in Bangkok, the Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand, in coordination with Srinakharinwirot University, organized the final round of a Vietnamese-speaking and Vietnamese cultural performance contest under the theme “My Vietnam Story.”
Searching for Vietnamese Language Ambassadors Abroad
11:21 | 31/03/2026
On the afternoon of March 28 in Hanoi, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) held the launch ceremony for the Day Honoring the Vietnamese Language in the Vietnamese community abroad and the 2026 Program to Search for Vietnamese Language Ambassadors Abroad.
Standardizing Vietnamese Language Proficiency and Awarding Vietnamese Language Certificates in Japan
09:44 | 04/02/2026
On February 2, a ceremony was held at Hanoi National University of Education to announce the Decision on cooperation in organizing Vietnamese language proficiency assessment examinations and awarding Vietnamese language certificates in Japan between Hanoi National University of Education and the Vietnam-Japan Economic Cooperation Promotion Association. The activity marks an important step forward in the strategy of internationalizing education, while also contributing to the dissemination of the Vietnamese language to the community.
Dr. Tra My Reveals the Secret to Helping Her Child Become Fluent in Vietnamese
20:40 | 09/12/2025
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.
Press and Media: Expanding Global Reach of Vietnamese Language
20:12 | 09/12/2025
The press and media are playing a pivotal role in strengthening the presence of the Vietnamese language and expanding its reach within overseas Vietnamese communities. Through news articles, reports, teaching programs, and digital platforms, information on preserving, learning, and using Vietnamese is continuously disseminated, thereby fostering social consensus and connecting generations of overseas Vietnamese with their roots.
Vietnamese Language "Flourishes" in the Land of Tulips
18:16 | 09/12/2025
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)
14:44 | 09/12/2025
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.
M.A. Nguyen Thuy Thien Huong: Flexibility and Creativity in Promoting Vietnamese Language in Malaysia
13:53 | 08/12/2025
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
10:46 | 07/12/2025
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
10:29 | 07/12/2025
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
14:06 | 06/12/2025
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
17:48 | 05/12/2025
“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.
Kaneya Manabu and His Journey to Discover Viet Nam Through the Vietnamese Language
17:26 | 05/12/2025
Kaneya Manabu, former head of the Saitama Prefectural Police Department in Japan, once gave up a monthly salary of more than 100 million VND and a stable life to move to Viet Nam. Over the past nine years, the Vietnamese language has become the bond connecting him with the country and people of Viet Nam, while opening a path for him to rediscover himself.
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