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Vietnamese students win Korea Multicultural Youth Awards

Three students of Vietnamese origin were among the winners of the 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards.

Homeland Spring to be held in HCM City

The annual Homeland Spring, the biggest external and cultural event for overseas Vietnamese on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, will be organised in Ho Chi Minh City on February 1-2, 2024 (the 22nd and 23rd days of the 12th Lunar month).

Female Associate Professor turns down offer in Japan to return to work in VN

Associate Professor Nguyen Phi Le is working on highly applicable research, directly solving problems that have great impacts on society such as the environment and health.

1,020 Vietnamese nationals safely brought home from Myanmar’s conflict areas

So far nine flights have been conducted to bring home 1,020 Vietnamese nationals stuck in war zones in northern Myanmar, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

Over 300 Vietnamese in Myanmar conflict zone repatriated

As many as 338 Vietnamese citizens stranded in the conflict zone in the north of Myanmar were safely evacuated to the homeland on December 4.

Automobile engineer with doctorate opens vermicelli shop in France

Phan Viet Phong, 43, who has a doctorate and once worked for a well known automobile manufacturer, resigned, took off his suit and leather shoes, put on an apron, and opened a Vietnamese traditional food shop in France.

About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar now in temporarily safe areas

About 700 Vietnamese citizens in Myanmar are staying in temporarily safe areas and information about many others is now being verified in the context of the complicated security situation in some northern states of the country.

Teacher tries to preserve Vietnamese language in Hungary

Twelve years ago, when hearing children of Vietnamese speaking unclear Vietnamese when shopping with their parents in the Asian Center of Budapest (Hungary), Mr. Tuan and his wife came up with the idea of teaching Vietnamese to these children.

Young woman teaches Vietnamese language courses at US university

In August 2022, the PM signed Decision 930, approving the "Day to Honor Vietnamese Language among Overseas Vietnamese 2023-2030". September 8 was chosen the Day to Honor Vietnamese Language.

French court sentences 18 people for roles in Essex lorry deaths

As reported by the British newspaper The Guardian, of the 19 defendants in the French trial, who include Vietnamese, French, Chinese, Algerian and Moroccan nationals, 18 were found guilty.

Overseas Vietnamese – a key resource in national development

There are currently 376 investment overseas Vietnamese projects with a total registered capital of US$1.7 billion, along with capital contributions to thousands of enterprises in VN.

Sixty-one Vietnamese citizens rescued from casinos in Myanmar

61 Vietnamese citizens have been identified so far among the nearly 200 foreign nationals rescued by Myanmar authorities from scam casino operations.

Vietnamese citizens in Israel advised to prepare for evacuation amid conflict

So far, Vietnamese citizens currently residing in Israel remain safe, according to the foreign ministry spokesperson

Stéphanie Do makes it to French Parliament

Stéphanie Do arrived in France at 11 and spoke no French. Yet she became a member of the National Assembly of 68 million citizens and is an example of those who dare to take on challenges.

Vietnamese immigrant chosen as one of RoK Air Force’s national pilots

Lee Ho-jeong, 41, a Vietnamese-born marriage migrant, has become one of the four people chosen as this year’s national pilots of the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).

Vietnamese woman becomes police officer to assist Vietnamese community in RoK

The dream of becoming a female police officer has become a reality for Nguyen Hong Minh, a Vietnamese bride in South Korea.

Embassy suggests establishing working groups in support of Vietnamese in Israel

Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung on October 12 called for the establishment of working groups among the Vietnamese community in Israel to support each other amidst the current conflict.

Vietnamese agricultural trainees relocated to safer place in Israel

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel said on October 12 that a group of 15 Vietnamese agricultural apprentices who are studying in an area near the Gaza Strip has been temporarily relocated to a safer location.

Vietnamese-born businesspeople succeed in US, earn respect from Wall Street

The Vietnamese business community makes significant contributions to the US economy. Many are famous billionaires.

After Hamas attacks in Gaza, Vietnam rushes to protect its citizens

The Embassy of Vietnam in Israel has announced safety measures for its citizens in Israel after an unprecedented Hamas attack from Gaza on early October 7 (local time) killing hundreds of Israelis.