“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.”
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.
“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.
Preserving Mother Tongue for Most Complete Conversations With Children
15:40 | 08/12/2025
Having lived for more than twenty years in Prague (Czech Republic), Nguyen Ngoc Ha (42, originally from Hai Phong) has found her bond with the Vietnamese community through her mother tongue. Teaching her children, running a Vietnamese restaurant, and participating in community associations all revolve around her desire to speak and hear the language of her homeland every day.
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.
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.
Journey of Spreading Vietnamese Language in Sri Lanka
13:58 | 03/12/2025
At Truc Lam Monastery (Ambakote, Kandy, Sri Lanka), learners of all ages gather in the temple’s serene atmosphere to study Vietnamese through diverse activities such as games, songs, and experiences related to traditional Vietnamese culture. These classes not only help learners become familiar with the language but also build a close-knit and harmonious community. This model has developed sustainably and has become a highlight in community education, contributing to strengthening cultural exchange between Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
Synchronized Efforts and Strong Determination to Ensure Vietnamese Language Spreads and Endures
13:11 | 03/12/2025
With the attention and priority of the Party and the State, reflected through practical policies and initiatives; the active involvement of ministries, agencies, and mass organizations; and the enthusiastic response of Vietnamese communities abroad, the movement to teach and learn the Vietnamese language has been and continues spreading across the five continents. This effort breaks all language barriers and provides motivation for second- and third-generation overseas Vietnamese to preserve and promote their mother tongue and maintain the nation’s cultural identity.
Le Nguyen Luu An: Young Voice Carrying Vietnamese Heritage Across Borders
11:12 | 13/11/2025
Born and raised in Malaysia, Le Nguyen Luu An - the youngest contestant to win the 2025 Overseas Vietnamese Language Ambassador Contest, has become a representative face of the young overseas Vietnamese generation who love and cherish their mother tongue. From the early days of learning Vietnamese in the class founded by her mother, to becoming a teaching assistant and promoting Vietnamese culture in Malaysia, An’s journey is a testament to the enduring value of the Vietnamese language within the overseas Vietnamese community.
Language Competition: Promoting Vietnamese Language in Land of Rising Sun
15:38 | 12/11/2025
In recent years, Vietnamese language contests in Japan, such as speech competitions, photo contests, and proficiency exams, have been flourishing. These activities not only help improve language skills but also contribute to preserving and promoting the mother tongue within the community of around 600,000 Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in Japan. They also serve as a platform for international students studying Vietnamese to practice and demonstrate their understanding of the Vietnamese language and culture.
From Chartres (France), Teaching Children to Speak Their Mother Tongue
10:59 | 05/11/2025
In the ancient city of Chartres, just over an hour’s drive from Paris, Hoang Thi Nhi, a woman from Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, faithfully teaches her two children to speak Vietnamese, read Vietnamese books, and sing Vietnamese children’s songs. Nhi shared that preserving the Vietnamese language for her children is not a “task,” but a small daily joy. “As long as Vietnamese is spoken in our home, I feel that my homeland is still very close.”
Learning Vietnamese: First and Most Important Communication Environment Is Family
14:18 | 03/11/2025
These are the insights shared by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Thuyet, Chief Editor of the 2018 General Education Curriculum, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of teaching Vietnamese to children of overseas Vietnamese communities.
Preserving Vietnamese Language through Music and Cuisine
10:55 | 31/10/2025
Teaching tones through traditional instruments, speaking Vietnamese while cooking familiar dishes, the mother tongue is being preserved and spread abroad through the most intimate, everyday activities. With creativity, emotion, and affection, Vietnamese continues to grow alongside younger generations across the world.
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 15): Vietnamese and Cambodian Leaders Hold Phone Talks to Boost Cooperation
07:00 | 15/08/2025
Vietnam News Today (Aug. 15): Vietnamese and Cambodian leaders hold phone talks to boost cooperation; Foreign Ministry vows to boost promotion of Vietnamese language abroad; Vietnam and Thailand strengthen cooperation in combating drug-related crimes; Domestic tourism sees strong demand during National Day holiday.
Promoting Vietnamese at Leading American Universities
08:08 | 28/01/2025
For a long time, many Americans associated Vietnam solely with the word "war." Today, this perception is changing in line with the robust development of bilateral relations.
Vietnamese Nurtured from Worldwide Universities and Institutions
10:41 | 18/10/2024
Vietnamese is gaining traction as a course of study in numerous international institutions. Beyond serving the Vietnamese community worldwide, it's also capturing the attention of global learners, helping to showcase the beauty of the Vietnamese language and culture.
Finding Identity Through Language: The Vietnamese Journey Home
11:37 | 14/10/2024
Daniel Nguyen Hoai Tien was born and raised in Orange County (California, USA) in a Vietnamese family. However, during childhood, he had limited exposure to his mother tongue. His turning point came when he enrolled in a Vietnamese language course at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). “This is the starting point of my journey to my roots,” said Daniel. From there, his mother tongue became the key to a deeper experience in discovering his identity and connecting with his homeland.
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