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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.

Five Vietnamese nationals rescued near RoK’s Jeju Island

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Coast Guard announced on March 1 that eight out of 10 crew members, including five from Vietnam, had been successfully rescued by a fishing boat after their fishing vessel capsized near the RoK’s Jeju Island.

Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2024 to gather 100 prominent Vietnamese

The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2024 (VGLF 2024) will take place from March 30-31 in Paris, expecting 100 prominent Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin individuals with global influence in all fields from over 20 countries and territories worldwide.

Vietnam asks Japan to clarify allegation on Vietnamese citizen in murder case

Vietnam’s representative agencies in Japan have asked local authorities to speed up investigations into the case of a Vietnamese citizen who was alleged to be murdered in Higashiomi city of Japan's Shiga Prefecture on February 26.

Vietnamese restaurant has success in Belgium

Vietnamese restaurant has success in Belgium as it was ranked in the list of the top 25 small businesses with added value of less than EUR 1 million paying the highest taxes in Brussels.

Vietnamese student in France went missing, family calls for help

Nguyen Bich Ngoc, known by her nickname "Emma" to foreign friends, who has been studying in a postgraduate programme at the Skema Business School - Campus Grand Paris in France since 2022, is believed to have gone missing since January 28.

15-year-old launches Ao Dai collection in UK to celebrate Tet

Vietnamese teenager Anna Hoang debuted a new Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) collection inspired by the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, on February 17 at House of iKons Fashion Week London.

Noble patriots diligently enhancing Vietnam’s status

With their persistent efforts and passionate heart, many Vietnamese have obtained impressive achievements in their field, effectively popularizing the image of Vietnam to the international community.

Vietnam’s global investment appeal remains strong

Vietnam is viewed as an attractive and potential investment destination with stable policies and abundant human resources, according to foreign businesses.

Tet festive atmosphere prevails in Thailand’s Vietnam Town

Vietnamese expatriates in Thailand are excited to celebrate the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) in the recently established Vietnam Town in their host country.

Vietnam Fatherland Front honours outstanding OV collectives, individuals

Seven overseas Vietnamese collectives and 15 individuals were honoured at a meeting held by the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee's Standing Board in Ho Chi Minh City on February 2.

President joins OVs in traditional carp release ritual in HCM City

President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse on February 2 joined overseas Vietnamese (OV) in a traditional ritual of releasing carps at Nha Rong Wharf on the day for “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods).

Overseas Vietnamese join Tết celebrations around the world

On Sunday afternoon, at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium, the General Association of Vietnamese people in Belgium organised the event "Wrapping green chưng cake, welcoming spring as you wish".

The woman who inspires love for mother tongue among young Vietnamese in US

Teaching the Vietnamese language since 1995, Ngo Kim Viet always perceives that the value of the mother tongue needs to be maintained and passed down to younger generations of the Vietnamese origin.

“Xuan Que Huong” programme to feature diverse activities

“Xuan Que Huong” (Homeland Spring), the biggest cultural event for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet), will take place from February 1-2 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Quake-hit Vietnamese in Japan rescued by compatriots

Nguyen Chi Thanh Duoc, a food store owner in Fukui, Japan, has led a Vietnamese team to search for and rescue Vietnamese people missing and affected by the magnitude 7.6 quake on January 1.