Overseas Vietnamese celebrate Tet Canh Ty
On January 11 and 12, Vietnamese overseas in South Korea, Indonesia, Argentina and Hong Kong (China) gathered to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) in celebrations held by Vietnamese Embassies.
Vietnamese community support wildfire victims in Australia
Australia is experiencing the worst wildfires in history. In a little effort to share this pain, Vietnamese community have taken actions to help the victims.
Orchids promise good fortune at the Flower Festival in Little Saigon
Hong Nguyen finds the cymbidium, commonly known as boat orchids, she sells in her booth at the annual Flower Festival in Little Saigon “mesmerizing,” describing the plant’s blossoms as lips “ready to kiss you.”
Amid tension, Vietnam suspends sending workers to Middle East
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) on January 8 ordered agencies and localities to halt sending workers to the Middle East in the face of current tensions in the region.
Football tournament in Philippines held to welcome New Year
Nearly 150 overseas Vietnamese (OVs) participated in a football tournament for Vietnamese people living in the Philippine Makati city which kicked off in early January.
Woman injured in Moscow farm fire is Vietnamese
A woman suffering serious burns in a farm fire in Ramenskoye town of Moscow Oblast, Russia, on January 7 has been identified as a Vietnamese citizen, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang on January 8 confirmed.
Changes in South Korean government policies starting from 2020
Starting from 2020, South Koreans and foreigners living in the country are bracing for many changes in government policies and systems that affect their daily life.
Vietnamese Pho gains popularity in US
Among many dishes Vietnamese have brought to the US, Pho is undoubtedly the most well-known and well-received of all. CNN has voted Pho to be one of the most famous dishes in the world.
Vietnamese 12-year-old artist sells art for US$150.000
At the age of 12, Xeo Chu is capturing the heart of art-lovers with his colorful abstract paintings which were sold at over US$150.000 and compared to masterpieces of American artist Jackson Pollock.
The Vietnamese woman who connects loving hearts to make miracle happen
“There are many kind-hearted people in this world, the most important thing is to bring them together. That's how we can make miracle happen…” says Nguyen Thi Thao Huong (Lisa Nguyen), founder of Children Are Innocent. Based in Singapore, the mother of three has been putting tremendous efforts in supporting poor kids in the fight against critical illness.
Vietnamese-origin billionaire becomes Senior Advisor of Bosnian President
Billionaire Mai Vu Minh, Chairman of the Board of SAPA Thale Group headquartered in Germany, has just become a Senior Advisor to the President of Bosnia.
Vietnamese in Laos work to strengthen solidarity
The General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos will further coordinate with Vietnamese representative agencies to accelerate the settlement of legal papers for Vietnamese in Laos in 2020.
Tet get-together held for Vietnamese expat in RoK
Nearly 500 Vietnamese living, studying, and working in the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Korean friends gathered in Seoul on December 22 to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) – the biggest holiday in Vietnam.
Vietnam-RoK businessmen association establishes chapter in Gyeonggi province
The Vietnam – Korea Businessmen and Investment Association (VKBIA) held a ceremony in Seoul on December 21 to announce a decision to establish its chapter in Gyeonggi province, a move to expand its membership and enhance Vietnam – Korea investment connectivity.
Vietnamese Buddhist followers in RoK celebrate upcoming New Year
The Vietnamese Buddhist Association in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a spring festival at Heungryunsa pagoda, Incheon city on the December 21, on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year festival.
Various activities to be held at Fukuoka to greet Lunar New Year 2020
A Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival 2020 will be held for the first time in the largest city in Japan’s Kyushu island - Fukuoka, on January 12.
PM asks embassy to promote teaching and learning of Vietnamese in Myanmar
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the embassy and leaders of Vietnamese people’s associations in Myanmar to pay more attention to teaching Vietnamese and preserving national culture here.
One in 4 migrant workers in RoK’s Gwangju struggling with unpaid wages: Korea Times
One out of four migrant workers in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Gwangju say they are struggling to get unpaid wages, The Korea Times reported a survey on Monday (Dec 16).
Pressure to earn money weighs upon Vietnamese students in RoK
Although a foreign student in South Korea is allowed to work 20-28 hours a week, Minh Quan (20 years old) works part-time in a restaurant up to nearly 60 hours.
Ukraine-Vietnam Friendship Association promotes bilateral ties
The congress elected an executive board for the 2020-2024 tenure with 10 members, led by Shlapak Alexandr Vitalievich, Vice Chairman of Ukraine’s business association, former Minister of Finance.
