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.
Overseas Vietnamese in Japan Offer Incense in Commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh
12:31 | 19/05/2026
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 Pho Promoted as Cultural Bridge Across Europe
09:44 | 18/05/2026
The We Love Pho Association, in coordination with the Ninh Binh Culinary Culture Association, held a press meeting on May 14 at the headquarters of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce the “Pho Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026” program.
Tran Ba Phuc: "Digital Front" Is Needed to Better Connect Overseas Vietnamese Communities
15:05 | 15/05/2026
Attending the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), Tran Ba Phuc, President of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia, shared with VietnamTimes his views on the role of the Vietnamese community in Australia in people-to-people diplomacy, mobilizing overseas Vietnamese resources, and proposals to further enhance the role of the VFF in the new period.
Vietnam News Today (May 14): Vietnam, Singapore Trade Unions Strengthen Cooperation in Workforce Development
07:00 | 14/05/2026
Vietnam News Today (May 14): Vietnam, Laos ink 2026–2030 culture-tourism cooperation plan; Vietnam, Singapore trade unions strengthen cooperation in workforce development; Australia reaffirms development commitment to Vietnam with increased ODA funding; Vietnam shifts toward high-quality FDI as investors call for stronger reforms.
A Bridge Connecting Compatriots
15:38 | 13/05/2026
No matter where they live, Vietnamese people always turn their hearts toward their homeland. Therefore, whenever natural disasters or epidemics strike the country, overseas Vietnamese communities swiftly mobilize donations and support for their fellow citizens following appeals from the Vietnam Fatherland Front.
Proposal to Enhance Overseas Vietnamese Resources and Improve Effectiveness of People-to-People Diplomacy
11:16 | 12/05/2026
On May 11, at Discussion Center No. 4 of the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) for the 2026-2031 term, delegates proposed continuing to innovate people-to-people diplomacy activities in a more professional and substantive direction, while also developing mechanisms to effectively harness the resources of more than six million overseas Vietnamese, particularly intellectuals, experts, and entrepreneurs within the diaspora community.
Vietnamese Student Sports Festival 2026 held in Saint Petersburg
09:56 | 06/05/2026
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.
Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day Through the Eyes of International Friends: Solemnity and Community Cohesion
06:14 | 27/04/2026
Attending the rituals of Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, many international friends have expressed their impressions of the solemn atmosphere, the sense of community cohesion, and the way Vietnamese people preserve their traditions.
Honoring Ancestral Roots: Hung Kings’ Commemoration 2026 in Malaysia and France
15:14 | 26/04/2026
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.
Overseas Vietnamese Return to Ancestral Land to Pay Tribute to Hung Kings
10:50 | 26/04/2026
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.
Foreign Ministry Honors Overseas Vietnamese Entrepreneur Nguyen Thanh My
15:16 | 13/04/2026
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.
International Friends and Overseas Vietnamese Express Confidence in Vietnam’s New Development Phase
11:00 | 13/04/2026
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.
Vietnam Stands Out at the Châteaudun Carnaval Parade 2026 (France)
10:43 | 07/04/2026
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.
Vietnamese “Spring Festival Drum Performance” Makes Strong Impression in Macau
14:29 | 31/03/2026
The Association of Overseas Vietnamese in Macau participated in the 2026 Macau International Parade, organized by the Macau Special Administrative Region (China) on March 29, to promote national culture and join the vibrant international festival atmosphere.
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.
Middle East Tensions: Recommendations for Vietnamese in Israel
16:08 | 17/03/2026
The Embassy of Vietnam in Israel has announced new civil defense policies issued by the host country amid heightened security tensions, urging the Vietnamese community to follow instructions and be aware of nearby shelters.
Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE Advises Vietnamese Community to Heighten Cybersecurity Awareness
15:19 | 16/03/2026
The Embassy of Vietnam in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has advised the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in the country to proactively enhance cybersecurity awareness and implement necessary protective measures to safeguard personal data and information systems.
Hannah Huyen Vu: Expecting Deputies with Innovative Thinking and Strong International Integration
11:19 | 16/03/2026
This was shared by Hannah Huyen Vu, President of the Australia-Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN) and Director of External Relations (Southeast Asia) at the University of Western Australia, ahead of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term.
Overseas Vietnamese in Japan Voice Expectations for New Policy Directions Ahead of National Elections
11:17 | 10/03/2026
Nguyen Duy Anh, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka (Japan), has arranged his work schedule to return to Vietnam to cast his vote in person, expressing expectations for policy decisions in the country’s new stage of development, according to VNA.
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