Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 Opens to Foster Love and Pride for the Homeland
10:35 | 14/07/2026
On the evening of July 13 in Hanoi, the opening ceremony of Vietnam Summer Camp 2026 for overseas Vietnamese youth was held. The annual program is organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with ministries, sectors, and localities, with the aim of strengthening the connection between young overseas Vietnamese and their homeland.
New VAT Refund Rules for Goods Purchased by Foreigners and Overseas Vietnamese upon Departure from Vietnam
14:41 | 13/07/2026
The Minister of Finance has issued Circular No. 84/2026/TT-BTC stipulating value-added tax (VAT) refunds for goods purchased in Vietnam by foreigners and overseas Vietnamese and carried with them upon exit.
Vietnamese Summer Language Class 2026 Opens in the Czech Republic
15:28 | 08/07/2026
The opening ceremony of the Vietnamese Summer Language Class 2026 was recently held at Sapa Trade Center in the Czech Republic, continuing a 24-year journey of preserving and promoting the Vietnamese mother tongue within the Vietnamese community abroad.
Largest Vietnamese Community Cultural Event in Western Australia to Open in Perth
09:52 | 08/07/2026
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth, the Australia - Vietnam Talent Network (AVTN) and Global Trade Connection have officially announced Vietnamese Culture Day 2026 - Vietnam in full colour - the largest Vietnamese community cultural event in Western Australia. The event is scheduled to take place on November 7, 2026, at Forrest Place located in the heart of Perth.
People's Public Security Force - Ensuring the Rights of Vietnamese Citizens Abroad
09:21 | 28/06/2026
On June 25 in Hanoi, the Department of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of Public Security) organized a seminar titled "Ensuring the Rights of Vietnamese People Abroad - The Role of the People's Public Security Force". The seminar was chaired by Colonel Nguyen Hoa Chi, Deputy Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs and attended by representatives from different departments, bureaus, and units within and outside the Public Security force.
Vietnamese Community Football Tournament Strengthens Unity in Russia
10:28 | 26/06/2026
The 2026 Vietnamese Community Football Tournament in the Russian Federation officially kicked off on June 22 in Moscow. More than just an annual sporting event, the tournament has become a meaningful community cultural activity, helping to connect Vietnamese people living far from home while promoting a positive image of the community in the host country.
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 23): Vietnam, US Seek Stronger Defense Cooperation
07:00 | 23/06/2026
Vietnam News Today (Jun. 23): Vietnam, US seek stronger defense cooperation; Vietnam promotes overseas workers as ambassadors of skills and national image; Vietnam is key priority for US investment fund: DFC Chief Policy Officer; Vietnam business confidence rebounds amid global uncertainty.
Mobilizing Overseas Vietnamese Talent and Resources for the Capital
15:00 | 16/06/2026
The resources of overseas Vietnamese are regarded as one of the important assets for Hanoi’s development in the new era. However, according to many experts, diplomats, and representatives of people-to-people organizations, transforming this potential into a genuine driving force requires the Capital to develop a comprehensive database, improve talent-attraction mechanisms, create a favorable environment for overseas Vietnamese experts to contribute, and establish effective networks connecting overseas Vietnamese communities around the world.
Overseas Vietnamese Youth Promote Vietnamese Culture in Paris Through the “Bonjour Vietnam” Festival
11:00 | 16/06/2026
Over June 13-14, the Vietnam Cultural Center in France, in collaboration with Vietnamese associations and youth groups, organized the third edition of the “Bonjour Vietnam” Cultural Festival in Paris. The event attracted a large number of overseas Vietnamese, French friends, and young Vietnamese from various countries, creating a vibrant cultural exchange space rich in Vietnamese identity.
AVISE DAY 2026 Highlights Growing Network of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts in Sweden
10:16 | 11/06/2026
The Association of Vietnamese Science and Technology in Sweden (AVISE) recently held AVISE DAY 2026, bringing together numerous Vietnamese experts, scientists, and intellectuals living, studying, and working in Sweden.
Vietnamese Ao Dai and Cuisine Captivate Czech Audiences
13:18 | 07/06/2026
The “Vietnamese Culture, Cuisine, and Ao Dai Promotion Festival” took place on June 5 in the city of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, attracting large numbers of local residents, international visitors, and members of the Vietnamese community. The event helped showcase the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional culture while strengthening people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Japanese Children Enjoy Learning Vietnamese, Honor President Ho Chi Minh
10:15 | 02/06/2026
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Japan, in coordination with community organizations, held the program "Learning Vietnamese with Joy, Honoring Uncle Ho" on May 31. The event was a meaningful activity that helped strengthen connections within the Vietnamese community while promoting Vietnamese cultural values to younger generations in the Kyushu-Okinawa region and central-southern Japan.
Overseas Vietnamese in Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines Bridge Ties
09:05 | 30/05/2026
The meetings between Vietnam’s top leader and overseas Vietnamese communities in Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines carry great significance in strengthening ties between the Party, the State and overseas Vietnamese.
Overseas Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Help Expand Vietnam’s Economic “Soft Power”
16:27 | 25/05/2026
Business networking forums in Australia, investment promotion activities in Europe, and artificial intelligence (AI) projects led by overseas Vietnamese intellectuals all demonstrate that the Vietnamese community abroad is becoming increasingly engaged in connecting markets, technology, and investment opportunities for Vietnam.
Overseas Vietnamese in Singapore Join Hands in Advancing Vietnam’s Innovation Drive
12:10 | 25/05/2026
The Liaison Committee of the Vietnamese Community in Singapore, in coordination with the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore, recently organized the “Vietnam Intellectuals and Innovation Forum in Singapore” to establish a foundation for initiatives promoting science, technology, and innovation, contributing to the country’s development in the coming years.
Vietnamese Proficiency Test Held in Japan Under National Standards
10:06 | 20/05/2026
The launch ceremony for the Vietnamese language proficiency test and the announcement of the establishment of the Vietnamese Proficiency Examination Council in Japan took place on May 17 at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka, Japan. The event marked the first time a Vietnamese language proficiency test based on Vietnam’s national standards has been organized overseas.
Overseas Vietnamese in Japan Offer Incense in Commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh
12:31 | 19/05/2026
Recently, at the “Vietnam Space - Ho Chi Minh” site in Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, in coordination with the Vietnamese community in the Kansai and Okayama regions, organized an incense offering ceremony to commemorate the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2026).
Vietnamese Pho Promoted as Cultural Bridge Across Europe
09:44 | 18/05/2026
The We Love Pho Association, in coordination with the Ninh Binh Culinary Culture Association, held a press meeting on May 14 at the headquarters of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce the “Pho Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026” program.
Tran Ba Phuc: "Digital Front" Is Needed to Better Connect Overseas Vietnamese Communities
15:05 | 15/05/2026
Attending the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), Tran Ba Phuc, President of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia, shared with VietnamTimes his views on the role of the Vietnamese community in Australia in people-to-people diplomacy, mobilizing overseas Vietnamese resources, and proposals to further enhance the role of the VFF in the new period.
Vietnam News Today (May 14): Vietnam, Singapore Trade Unions Strengthen Cooperation in Workforce Development
07:00 | 14/05/2026
Vietnam News Today (May 14): Vietnam, Laos ink 2026–2030 culture-tourism cooperation plan; Vietnam, Singapore trade unions strengthen cooperation in workforce development; Australia reaffirms development commitment to Vietnam with increased ODA funding; Vietnam shifts toward high-quality FDI as investors call for stronger reforms.
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