Friendship
Enhance Collaboration to Strengthen Thua Thien Hue - Norway Partnership
On November 15, in Prague, the Vietnamese Association in the Czech Republic celebrated its 25th anniversary and was awarded the First Class Labor Medal.
Overseas Vietnamese
International Cultural Exchange Festival Takes Place in Okinawa, Japan
On November 3, the Vietnamese Association in Okinawa, Japan, held the International Cultural Exchange Festival in Okinawa. This is the first international cultural exchange event to be held to strengthen solidarity among countries and territories. It also builds a beautiful image of the country and the people of Vietnam in international friends’ eyes.
Overseas Vietnamese
Tran To Nga Continues to Fight for Vietnamese Survivors of Agent Orange
On November 12, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Foreign Minister, Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Le Thi Thu Hang received Tran To Nga, a Vietnamese expatriate in France.
Launching Ceremony of Vietnam Business Association in Belgium Takes Place in Brussel
The launching ceremony was held on November 3 in Brussels to celebrate the founding of a forum for Vietnamese businesspeople, investors, and experts in Belgium to exchange experience, seek cooperation opportunities, and support each other’s business endeavor.
Football Tournament in Tokyo Raises Funds to Build Vietnamese Pagoda
On October 27, at Redsland Stadium, Saitama City, Japan, a charity football tournament was held to raise funds to support the construction fund of Dai An Pagoda - a spiritual place for Vietnamese people in the heart of Tokyo. The tournament is called "FAVIJA CHARITY CUP 2024".
PM Pham Minh Chinh Meets With Vietnamese Community in Qatar
PM Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope that Vietnamese in Qatar will maintain their solidarity, comply with local laws, and preserve and promote Vietnam's cultural values.
Vietnamese Dance Enchants Times Square (US)
Showing up in Ao Dai, a group of Vietnamese students in the US recently put on a show about the Vietnamese spirit at Times Square (US).
Community in Sri Lanka Celebrates Vietnamese Women's Day
Vietnamese people who are living, studying, and working in Sri Lanka gathered at the embassy and together on Vietnamese Women's Day.
Foreigners Inspire the Learning and Spreading of Vietnamese Language
"Đỗ" not "Đố", "Quằn quại" not "Quan quại" - these adorable moments appear in Russian Liliya Kholodova's videos on TikTok and YouTube. These videos have earned tens of thousands of views and shares, becoming a living symbol of cultural connection, spreading love for the Vietnamese language across borders.
Vietnam International Awards Ceremony Takes Place in UK
On the evening of October 20 (UK time), the Vietnam International Awards ceremony took place in London to recognize the practical and effective contributions to the community of Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals.
Lanny Phetnion: First non-Vietnamese to earn Ambassador of Vietnamese Language Abroad title
Lanny Phetnion, Lecturer of Vietnamese Language Faculty, National University of Laos, has excellently achieved the title of Ambassador of Vietnamese Language Abroad 2024. She is the first non-Vietnamese to achieve the title, which aims to promote culture, at the same time inspire and motivate teaching, learning and using Vietnamese among the Vietnamese community abroad and international friends.
Vietnamese Language - Anchor to Connect Overseas Vietnamese to Their Roots
Vietnamese serves not merely as a tool for communication but also as a bond linking those far from their homeland to their origins, reviving their memories, sense of identity, and affection for their native land amidst life's transformations.
Global Vietnamese Youth Keeps Language Alive
"Trong tranh" or"chong chanh", which is the correct spelling? What does the proverb "Wealth in the eyes, dearth in the hands" mean? Though simple, these questions show the richness of the Vietnamese language. These are among the topics regularly introduced to overseas Vietnamese community by the Facebook page named "Beautiful Vietnamese" by Le Trong Nghia, a software engineer in Tokyo, Japan.
Vietnamese Bookshelf: Connecting Overseas Vietnamese Community
After two years of implementation, six Vietnamese bookcases for overseas Vietnamese have been established in five countries and territories, including Japan, Hungary, Taiwan (China), France, and the Czech Republic. This marks a significant milestone in the efforts of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the Vietnam Education Publishing House to spread the Vietnamese language.
Vietnamese-origin Females Run for Local Elections in Belgium
On October 13, local council elections were held in Belgium, featuring three Vietnamese-origin female candidates in Brussels. These candidates represent three distinct political parties, including Quynh Iris Nguyen-de Prelle (Les Engagés Party, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert district, Hang Nguyen (MR-GM-Engagés Party, Watermael-Boitsfort district), and Le Janssens de Bisthoven Kim Bi (DÉFI Party, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre district).
Finding Identity Through Language: The Vietnamese Journey Home
Daniel Nguyen Hoai Tien was born and raised in Orange County, California, 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. "That was the first step for me to explore the language of my roots," shared Daniel.
The Vietnamese Language and its Journey to the World
With around 6 million Vietnamese residing in over 130 countries and territories, the Vietnamese language serves not just as a means of communication but also as a cultural bridge between Vietnamese generations and their motherland. The Vietnamese community is making significant contributions to the cultural and social development of their resident localities. Efforts to preserve and enhance the Vietnamese language as an integral part of national identity are intensifying, with the possibility of it gaining official recognition in many countries.
Center for Vietnam Studies Inaugurated in Osaka, Japan
The Center for Vietnamese Studies serves as a hub for coordinating comprehensive research and training on Vietnam, offering a wealth of multidimensional information and insights, while also fostering enhanced understanding and collaborative relations between Japan and Vietnam.
Vietnamese in Scandinavia Strengthen Bonds with Ho Chi Minh City
Recently, a delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs visited and worked in the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden and Denmark. This trip not only aimed to strengthen the relations between the City and the overseas Vietnamese community, but also opened up many opportunities for economic cooperation, attracting investment and promoting remittance resources for the development of Ho Chi Minh City.
Mothers of the Mother Tongue: Preserving Vietnamese Language
Dr. Tran Hong Van, a translator and interpreter at Western Sydney University and a member of the VietSpeech project, an initiative by Charles University aimed at enhancing language skills and preserving the mother tongue for Vietnamese children in Australia, once shared emotionally: “It is such a wonderful feeling to live abroad and hear my child say 'Me oi' (Mom).” For her, every time her daughter Ivy speaks Vietnamese, it brings an indescribable joy, a sacred bond between generations, and a connection to their roots.
Adapting and Thriving: Vietnamese Women in Japan
In a recent meeting, Vietnamese women discussed the challenges and triumphs they experienced while living and working in Japan.
Nurturing Vietnamese Language for Overseas Vietnamese Children in Russia
Vietnamese Language Day, Vietnamese Translation, Discovering Vietnam are enriching activities for the Vietnamese community, especially for the younger generation of overseas Vietnamese in Russia and for Russians who love Vietnam and its people.
Cay Tre School Preserves Vietnamese in Japan
On a Saturday afternoon in Higashiosaka City, Japan, the classrooms of Cay Tre (Bamboo) Vietnamese Language School echo with songs and stories of Vietnam. More than a place for teaching Vietnamese, it serves as a haven for Vietnamese children in Japan to connect with their roots through language, culture, and love for their Fatherland.
