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How overseas Vietnamese can verify mobile subscriber information

Vietnamese citizens living abroad can now complete subscriber verification quickly through mobile apps without returning home.

“Mother and Homeland” brings Vietnamese culture to US screens

With strong production values and a deeply humanistic message, Mother and Homeland by Ha Phuong has been selected for broadcast on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN).

Scholar honoured for boosting Vietnam-Australia ties

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth, Australia, on April 23 presented a Certificate of Merit from the Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs to Associate Professor Dr Duong Thi Hong Lien of Curtin University.

Vietnamese Embassy in Japan ready to take citizen protection measures

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan is ready to take citizen protection measures following warnings of potential earthquakes and tsunamis, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on April 23.

Scientific Innovation Competition opens to OVs, boosting global talent linkages

The 2026 Scientific Innovation Competition was launched on April 21, expanding eligibility to overseas Vietnamese for the first time to connect global talent and bring international innovations into domestic use.

Vietnamese in Japan’s earthquake-hit areas reported safe

Vietnamese nationals living in areas affected by a strong earthquake off Japan’s Sanriku coast on April 20 have been confirmed safe.

Vietnamese in Japan revive mother tongue among young generations

As Vietnamese community in Japan is growing, preserving the Vietnamese language among younger generations has become a pressing concern for families, community groups, and representative agencies.

Vietnamese students flock to Seoul Job Fair 2026

The Vietnamese Students’ Association in the Republic of Korea (VSAK) packed Ewha Womans University in Seoul on April 19 with nearly 500 Vietnamese students hunting for jobs in the country.

Vietnamese Canadian youth hub launched to fight mother tongue erosion

The Canada-Vietnam Cultural and Educational Council (CVCEC) has launched the Viet Youth Readiness Hub, inaugurated a community Vietnamese language class for children, and introduced a Vietnamese book collection in Canada.

Talent incubation centre debuts in Czech Republic to empower Vietnamese youth

The Talent Incubation Centre (HITA), backed by the Vietnamese Arts and Culture Association in the Czech Republic, has officially made its debut.

NA Chairman meets Vietnamese community in Italy

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Italy at noon on April 14 (local time).

Iranian Embassy provides update on Vietnamese citizens in Tehran

Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Vietnam, Mohammad Mirali Mohammadi, said the country’s government is working closely with the Vietnamese Embassy in Tehran to ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens.

Vietnamese businesswomen association debuts in Europe

The Vietnamese Businesswomen Association in Europe made its debut at a ceremony in Berlin on April 5, marking a new step in connecting Vietnamese female entrepreneurs across the continent.

Middle East tensions: Vietnam issues urgent advisory to citizens in Israel

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 7 released an urgent advisory to the Vietnamese community there, outlining updated civil defence measures issued by the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command.

OVs encouraged to expand distribution channels for Vietnamese goods abroad

PM Pham Minh Chinh has issued Directive No. 11/CT-TTg dated April 3 on enhancing the mobilisation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in promoting and distributing Vietnamese products, and developing distribution channels abroad during 2026–2030.

Vietnam launches programme to attract foreign, overseas Vietnamese scholars

The PM has signed Decision No. 530/QD-TTg approving a national programme to attract foreign experts and overseas Vietnamese (OV) scholars to teach, conduct research and work at Vietnam’s higher education and vocational training institutions.

Vietnam urges citizens in Israel to prepare shelter plans amid tensions

As security risks escalate, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel advises nationals to stay alert and ready to access nearby shelters.

Program launched to honour Vietnamese language, seek overseas ambassadors

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 28 launched Vietnamese Language Day among the overseas Vietnamese community and a programme to seek Vietnamese language ambassadors abroad in 2026.

The story behind American-Vietnamese wedding that went viral on the internet

Behind the wonderful wedding in Vinh Long is the enduring journey of two Vietnamese–American men who overcame barriers so they could hold hands with the full blessing of both families.

Vietnamese scientist earns prestigious recognition in the US

The journey of Associate Professor Nguyen Duc Thanh is defined by groundbreaking biomedical research and a deep aspiration to bring advanced technologies closer to communities.