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Vietnamese included in RoK's emergency alerts

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Ministry of Interior and Safety (MOIS) on August 26 announced that its emergency alert app, "Emergency Ready," will now support alerts in five languages, including Vietnamese.

Party General Secretary, President meets with outstanding overseas Vietnamese

Party General Secretary and President To Lam received 60 outstanding overseas Vietnamese in Hanoi on August 23.

Vietnamese spend VND2 million for pho, nem thinh in Paris

An eatery in Paris, France has become ‘hot’ on social media with images of plastic chairs and tables on the pavement, Vietnamese decor, signboards, and Vietnamese utensils.

PM sends out messages to Vietnamese community abroad

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has sent out three messages to the Vietnamese community abroad, affirming the consistent and persistent policy of the Party and State that the community is an inseparable part and a resource of the Vietnamese nation.

Proposals for dual citizenship and ID card facilitation for overseas Vietnamese

At a major conference in Hanoi, overseas Vietnamese delegates proposed that the government make it easier for them to regain their Vietnamese citizenship while retaining their foreign nationality, and to acquire ID cards.

Events create open space for OVs to join hands in national development

The 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese and the 2024 forum of OV intellectuals and experts are taking place in Hanoi from August 21-24.

Foreign minister urges OVs to make more contributions

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on August 21 lauded contributions made by overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to the country, and highlighted policies for them, an integral part of the nation.

French woman of VN descent finds birth parents in just 2 hours via social media

In just two hours after sharing a single photo on social media, a French woman of Vietnamese descent was able to reunite with her birth family, ending a 30-year separation.

Vietnamese citizens advised not to travel to Lebanon, Iran, Israel amid tension

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 13 continued to warn Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Lebanon, Iran, and Israel at this time as tensions are escalating in the Middle East.

The secret of a Saigon-Style banh mi shop in Hong Kong

Two Saigonese women have brought their hometown's authentic banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) to Hong Kong, determined to maintain the original flavor and not alter it to suit local tastes.

Don't just talk about attraction, make Vietnam a magnet!

We can't just talk about gravitational pull; we need to think about making Vietnam a magnet to create that attraction. We can't simply say "come here" without creating the necessary allure.

Cultural fusion and love: The Story of a 22-year Vietnamese-German marriage

Lien often humorously describes her 22-year marriage to her German husband, Anton Ernst, as "the coal seller marrying the lime kiln owner," highlighting their differences. He is fair-skinned with blue eyes, while she has a golden, darker complexion.

Vietnamese noodles create a stir in Angola: "A taste to remember"

Vietnamese culinary enthusiasts in Angola have been sharing their love for traditional dishes with local communities, creating memorable experiences through the taste of 'fake dog meat' noodles.

VN student fluent in 5 languages wins scholarship to Canada’s top university

Among thousands of outstanding students nominated worldwide, Huynh Ngoc Anh Thu has been selected as one of the 37 recipients of the prestigious Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto, Canada's leading university.

Guest workers grow Vietnamese veggies, rice in their gardens in Japan

Two Vietnamese friends decided to start a garden full of of Vietnamese vegetables on land they borrowed from a Japanese neighbor to help ease their homesickness.

Overseas Vietnamese sets Guinness World Record with 7,000 signatures on car

After a 40,000 km journey and convincing 20,000 people to sign his car, Sky Le, a Vietnamese expatriate, has achieved a Guinness World Record for the car with the most signatures.

HCM City to build database of overseas Vietnamese

HCM City plans to build a database of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to connect them and promote their contributions to the city’s development.

Vietnamese embassy continues warning citizens amid Israel-Hezbollah tension

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on August 4 issued a warning to Vietnamese citizens, advising them to stay vigilant amidst complicated Israel-Hezbollah tensions.

Xe Lua in New York: A Pho lover's paradise serving over 200l of broth each day

New York’s Xe Lua, famed for its Vietnamese pho and daily 200-liter broth preparation, has achieved Michelin Guide recognition for five years straight.

V-League’s new policy on overseas players and its effects on local talent

With the V-League now allowing up to two Vietnamese overseas players per club, this policy shift aims to invigorate the league and broaden the talent pool for the national team.