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.
Overseas Vietnamese granted citizen protection measures
Vietnam has recently taken various measures to protect citizens abroad, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at the ministry’s regular meeting on January 14.
Vietnam's first Cuban son-in-law's romantic love story
The love story between Cuban veterinarian Osvaldo Dias Borato with a Hanoi girl named Hoang Thi Phuong Hanh has transcended language, distance, and hardship to become a beautiful symbol of love and empathy of the two countries.
Vietnamese in US get hate email, threats for attending Trump rally
Tank Noodle, a Vietnamese restaurant in Chicago, is being bombarded by hate email and threats after its owner attended the “Save America rally” in Washington D.C last Wednesday.
U.S. Capitol riots: Oversea Vietnamese shares the situation after "a dark day in American history"
Feeling of the author was shared exactly two months after the historic day of November 7, when the media simultaneously recognized Joe Biden as the President-elect of the United States and exactly one day after the U.S. Capitol riots.
Vietnamese woman in Korea sentenced to prison for jumping from apartment with newborn baby
A Vietnamese bride in Korea was sentenced by a court to 3 years in prison after jumping from an apartment building with her newborn baby, resulting in the baby’s death.
Tokyo-based company helps Vietnamese stranded in Japan amid COVID
A Tokyo-based money transfer company has spent much of the year supporting Vietnamese stranded in Japan without jobs due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Safety for Vietnamese crew members working on South Korean seized tanker in Persian Gulf
Hankuk Chemi, used to carry oil products and chemicals, was said to be seized in the Persian Gulf on its way to the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah after loading at Jubail, Saudi Arabia, on January 2.
Vietnamese American soccer star Lee Nguyen back to Vietnam, becoming the most expensive player in the V-League 2021
Early this morning (Vietnam time), Vietnamese American football star Lee Nguyen took a flight back to Vietnam to wear Ho Chi Minh City club's shirt for the competition in the V-League 2021.
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.
