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Two Vietnamese artists nominated for Grammy Awards

Vietnamese-American singer Sangeeta Kaur, whose real name is Mai Xuan Loan, and director Bao Nguyen have been nominated for Grammy Awards this year.

Daughter-in-law runs Vietnamese restaurant in South Korea

A restaurant which sells Vietnamese food run by Vu Thi Phuong, born in 1990, in Gyeonggi-do province in South Korea, attracts many Vietnamese expats who seek the "Vietnamese soul" and foreign diners who love Vietnamese cuisine.

Overseas Vietnamese engineers think fondly about their homeland

A young engineer working in Saudi Arabia said he hopes the Prime Minister finds solutions to cool down housing prices in Vietnam so that overseas workers can buy homes and return to the country.

Social media helps reunite Vietnamese mother and Danish daughter after 23 years

After 23 years apart, a woman in Denmark found her Vietnamese birth mother just one hour after posting her story on social media, thanks to the support of the online community.

American husband transforms 6,000sq.m plot into a Vietnamese garden for his wife

To fulfill his Vietnamese wife’s dream of having a garden, a retired American man transformed a large plot of land in Arizona, growing a variety of Vietnamese produce.

Party Chief, President To Lam urges OVs to help train more talent

During a forum in Paris, General Secretary and President To Lam discussed with overseas Vietnamese experts the potential for technological and educational advancements, highlighting the importance of their role in Vietnam’s future.

Vietnam enhances role within Francophonie

At the OGVF 2024 in Paris, discussions spotlighted Vietnam’s strategic role in the Francophonie, emphasizing its contributions to global technological and economic sectors.

HCMC seeks to unlock investment potential of remittances by overseas Vietnamese

Ho Chi Minh City plans to create funds for overseas Vietnamese seeking to invest in real estate and small and medium-sized enterprises, and buy bonds for funding infrastructure.

Vietnamese in Israel advised to strictly follow host’s security guidance

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has recommended Vietnamese people living here to strictly adhere to the regulations and guidance regarding safety and security measures set by local authorities, given rocket attack risks from Iran.

Embassy continues to advise Vietnamese citizens to leave Lebanon

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt-Lebanon continued to recommend Vietnamese citizens living and working in Lebanon leave the country, amid tensions between the Israeli army and the Hezbollah escalate into a full-scale conflict in the Middle East.

Vietnamese woman brings the taste of home to Zanzibar’s shores

Nguyen Thi Kim Anh, the only Vietnamese living on Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, has introduced her homeland's cuisine to the island, delighting locals and tourists alike.

Vietnamese Ambassador safe after bomb attack on diplomatic convoy in Pakistan

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Vietnamese Ambassador in Pakistan was safe after an attack on a diplomatic convoy on September 22.

'Sweet potato cocoons': VN team in Africa treats locals to traditional specialty

With local ingredients, a young Vietnamese man created a delicious Vietnamese dish, called ‘sweet potato cocoons’, that has been a hit with Angolans.

Dramatic rescue of Vietnamese climbers in Swiss Alps concludes successfully

A grueling 14-hour rescue operation was successfully conducted to save two Vietnamese climbers stranded on the snowy peaks of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps.

Emergency advisory: Vietnamese citizens urged to leave Lebanon

The Embassy of Vietnam in Egypt, which also covers Lebanon, has issued an urgent notice advising all Vietnamese citizens currently living or working in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial flights are still available.

Vietnamese woman named among 21 inspirational figures in Hungary

Dr. Phan Bich Thien, a Vietnamese woman residing in Hungary, has become the only foreign woman featured in a book which highlights 21 Hungarian women that have made significant contributions across various fields.

Evacuation plans sketched out for VN citizens in dangerous areas in Middle East

Vietnam keeps close tabs on and is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the Middle East.

Fishing boat capsizes off South Korea’s coast: 3 Vietnamese fishermen survive

A fishing boat capsized near Gunsan, South Korea, resulting in three fatalities, but three Vietnamese fishermen were rescued safely, according to the South Korean Coast Guard.

Overseas Vietnamese worldwide raise funds for flood victims in Vietnam

Vietnamese embassies and communities in Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, Algeria, and Hungary have launched donation drives to raise funds for people in difficult circumstances.

First woman of Vietnamese origin selected to fly into space

Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has met Amanda Nguyen, the first woman of Vietnamese origin to fly into space.