Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Language Honoured In Japan
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka organized a ceremony to launch the Day for Honoring the Vietnamese Language and a contest to seek ambassadors of the language on April 13.
Overseas Vietnamese
“Searching for Ambassadors of Vietnamese Abroad in 2024” Contest Launched in Japan
The contest "Searching for Ambassadors of Vietnamese abroad" aims to honor the national language and individuals who have contributed to preserving and popularizing Vietnamese.
Overseas Vietnamese
70 Years of Dien Bien Phu Victory: Exchange of History and Memories in France
The speakers were journalists, scholars, researchers, film directors and even a veteran over 90 years old who participated in the Dien Bien Phu campaign, giving multi-dimensional perspectives on the war, sharing thoughts and memories, as well as the desire for harmony and peace.
RoK offers visa extension for stranded Vietnamese workers
Vietnamese workers in the Republic of Korea (RoK) under the Employment Permit System (EPS) programme will have a 50-day automatic stay extension period, the country’s Immigration Management Agency announced last week.
Vietnamese in UK on high alert but not afraid of new Covid-19 variant
As the new Covid-19 variant is emerging in the UK, the overseas Vietnamese residing in the distant country for work and study are on high alert but not afraid of the new strain.
Vietnamese Cuban community celebrate 2021 New Year
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba had held a meeting for the overseas Vietnamese to welcome the 2021 New Year.
Music project by OVs in Malaysia expressing hope for 2021
The project looks to connect the Vietnamese community in Malaysia and convey messages of optimism and hope, said its initiator.
Overseas Vietnamese in Laos hold prayers for new year 2021
Vietnamese expatriates in Laos joined together in Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane on December 31 to pray for peace and happiness in the upcoming New Year.
Vietnamese famous singer of 2000s Van Quang Long died of a stroke in the US
On Tuesday's afternoon, December 29, a relative of singer Van Quang Long, the former member of Vietnamese famous music group 1088 in 2000s, confirmed to press that the male singer died in the US at the age of 41 due to a stroke.
Vietnamese international students talk of a special Christmas
Christmas and New Year's Eve is coming, many overseas Vietnamese students cannot return to their home countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnamtimes reporters had the opportunity to interview international students as they had to celebrate Christmas alone halfway around the world from their family.
Unprecedented Christmas celebration of overseas Vietnamese amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has halted many cross-border flights that bring overseas Vietnamese home during Christmas and New Year. A lot of overseas Vietnamese thus, are celebrating occasions like never before.
First Vietnamese expats in the US tell story of getting Covid-19 vaccinated and wish to go home for Tet
In the US, the health care staffs received Covid-19 Vaccine 1 to 2 weeks ago (as soon as the Pfizer vaccine arrived in the US). Followed by people at high risk of infection including veterans, the elderly, especially those in nursing houses. The first Vietnamese expatriates in the US were also vaccinated and they believed in its safety.
Overseas Vietnamese: Unprecedented feelings for Christmas during Covid-19
For many Vietnamese who are working and living abroad, Christmas is the most meaningful holiday of the year. However, in the current situation of COVID-19, all party-like activities have to be halted, leaving a special feeling in everyone's heart.
60th anniversary of Vietnamese Memorial Clock Tower in Thailand marked
The Vietnamese Memorial Clock Tower in Nakhon Phanom province was built by the community of Vietnamese expats in 1960 as a gift to show their gratitude towards the Thai King and Government who welcomed them with great hospitality at the time of hardship.
Ukraine-Vietnam Friendship Association to further consolidate bilateral ties
President of t he Ukraine-Vietnam Friendship Association (UVFA) vowed to further collaborate with the Vietnamese embassy and the ambassador in organising practical events to consolidate the Vietnam – Ukraine comprehensive partnership and cooperation.
Online exchanges connect Vietnam, Egypt enterprises amid COVID-19
According to Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt Tran Thanh Cong, amid the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese Embassy is in the process of looking for a new way to connect enterprises from the two sides.
Ambassador visits OVs in Thailand's northeastern provinces
During his visit to three Thailand's northeastern provinces from December 11-15, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh has met overseas Vietnamese living in Chaiyaphum, Sakon Nakkhon and Nakkhon Phanom to learned about the life of people here, reported VNA.
The Ambassador meets Vietnamese Community in Ukraine
Recently, at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine, the newly-appointed Vietnamese Ambassador to Ukraine Nguyen Hong Thach had a meeting with representatives from the Vietnamese community in the country.
20 Vietnamese students in South Korea test positive for COVID-19
The mass infection occurred at Ajou Motor College in Boryeong, a South Chungcheong Province city about 200 kilometers south of Seoul.
Vietnamese-owned business in Australia supports community amid pandemic
A Vietnamese-owned business in Australia, is very active in charity activities, especially its support to the Vietnamese community and local people amid difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Korean-Vietnamese girl grand prize winner of Korea Multicultural Youth Awards
Kim Hae-young, a 17-year-old Korean-Vietnamese girl just become the grand prize winner of the ninth Korea Multicultural Youth Awards.
Vietnamese French adoptee reunites with biological mother after decades of separation
Tan finally found his birth mother after 27 years thanks to the power of the Internet and social media. He had earlier returned to Vietnam 5 times in search of his origin.
Vietnamese Malaysian becomes California’s youngest non-white female mayor
At the age of 25, Jocelyn Yow was officially sworn in this week as the mayor of Eastvale in Riverside County, becoming the youngest woman of color to hold such a position in California.
