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Vietnamese-American artist develops music for children

Vietnamese-American comic artist Viet Huong, who has 30 years in the industry, challanged herself to write and direct a musical for children in HCM City.

Polish authorities to support traders hit by shopping complex blaze

The administration of Warsaw will convene meetings to discuss support for the traders whose stores were destroyed in a shopping centre blaze in the capital city of Poland on early May 12.

Many Vietnamese traders’ stores affected in Poland shopping centre fire

Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai said on May 12 that a fire that had broke out at the shopping centre on Marywilska street, Warsaw, Poland, where many Vietnamese run stalls.

Overseas Vietnamese attend Global Summit of Women for first time

Forty members of the forum of overseas Vietnamese (OV) women in Europe have for the first time attended the Global Summit of Women, which opened in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday (local time).

Paris Court of Appeals yet to rule on Vietnamese dioxin victim’s lawsuit

The Paris Court of Appeals has yet to rule on Vietnamese French dioxin victim’s lawsuit against American chemical firms that supplied herbicides to the US army during the war in Vietnam, following a three-and-a-half-hour hearing on May 7.

OV, French citizens rally in support of Tran To Nga’s Agent Orange lawsuit

More than 200 overseas Vietnamese and French friends gathered with various organisations at the Place de la République in Paris on May 4 to express their support for Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga.

Vietnamese-origin director to join jury of Shanghai Int'l Film Festival

The 2024 Shanghai International Film Festival organising board recently announced that Vietnamese-French director and scriptwriter Tran Anh Hung will serve as the jury president of the festival's Golden Goblet Awards.

Using blockchain to improve healthcare: 'If you want to go far, go together'

VietNamNet reporters recently spoke with chief data officer, co-founder of dHealth (Switzerland), and CEO of V-Space Global (France), Quy Vo-Reinhard, PhD, in Paris, France.

Vietnamese couple's pho restaurant chain is a success in California

Created in Vietnam hundreds of years ago, pho (noodle soup served with meat) is a popular dish in Vietnam, and in recent years, has become well-known all over the world.

Truong Thao Vy to play in US Women's National Basketball Association

The Washington Mystics selected Truong whose Vietnamese name is Trương Thảo Vy from Gonzaga University in the 2024 WNBA Draft on April 16.

Vietnamese abroad commemorate Hung Kings

Overseas Vietnamese communities all over the world are holding events on the occasion of the Hung Kings Commemoration Day, which is observed annually on the 10th day of the third lunar month, and falls on April 18 this year.

Vietnamese Embassy in Israel issues warning amid escalating tension

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 12 recommended Vietnamese nationals residing, studying, and working in the Middle East country to proactively take security measures amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran.

Overseas Vietnamese excited about opportunities to buy local property

When the amended Land Law comes into effect in January 2025, more overseas Vietnamese will be able to own local property.

Head of Vietnamese pagoda in Myanmar honoured with noble title

Venerable Thich Thien Ngoc, head of Dai Phuoc (Mahapunnavihara) Pagoda in Myanmar, has been honoured with “Saddhamma Jotikadhaja”, a noble title from the Myanmar Government.

No Vietnamese casualties reported in Moscow terrorist attack: diplomat

There has not been any information on casualties related to Vietnamese people in the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow on March 22 evening (local time).

Vietnam clarifies news about nationals shot dead in Malaysia

Vietnamese representative agencies in Malaysia are verifying the news that two Vietnamese men were recently shot dead in Malaysia by local police, according to Pham Thu Hang, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

French-award winning book released in Vietnamese

This tale of a Vietnamese woman in an untold part of history turns into a portrait of the complex relationship that Hải Anh has with her mother and her roots.

Revised Land Law expected to help draw investments from OVs

The revised Land Law, recently passed by the National Assembly, is expected to attract capital from overseas Vietnamese (OV) across the world, said Chief of the Office of the Vietnam-Japan Business Association (VJBA) Dang Thai Minh.

Minister affirms effective protection of overseas Vietnamese

The protection of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities abroad has been carried out effectively and obtained many important results, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son.

Paris forum to gather resources for homeland’s development

The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum (VGLF) 2024 will take place in Paris on March 30-31, aiming to harness collective intelligence, mobilise resources and unlease the nation’s full potential amid evolving landscapes.