Overseas Vietnamese

With more than 1,300 contributions to the draft documents of the 14th National Party Congress sent from across continents, the overseas Vietnamese (OV) community has demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility, trust, and an aspiration to walk side by side with the Homeland.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy, and members of the Vietnamese community in South Africa on November 21 afternoon (local time) as part of their ongoing trip to the country for the G20 Summit and bilateral activities.

Viet Nam is reaching out to its overseas communities ahead of the 14th National Party Congress scheduled for early 2026, upholding their role as an inseparable part of the nation.

Vietnamese intellectuals abroad, particularly those with experience in both Vietnam and Japan, can provide valuable policy advice in science and technology.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran, and a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam met with staff of Vietnamese representative offices and the Vietnamese community in Kuwait on the evening of November 16.

Vietnamese Professor Nguyen Xuan Mung, who is currently working at Sejong University, has been granted Korean citizenship under the Ministry of Justice’s Multiple Citizenship for Outstanding Talent (MCOT) initiative.

Governor of Saint Petersburg Alexander Beglov has conferred the Badge of Honour — a prestigious award of the Saint Petersburg Government — to Nguyen Quoc Hung, Director of the Fund for Russia–Viet Nam Cooperation Development Promotion “Tradition and Friendship”, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the city’s international cooperation.

Viet Nam is soliciting input on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress, inviting intellectuals and overseas Vietnamese (OVs), including those in China, to weigh in on building a prosperous nation poised for a new era.

Many overseas Vietnamese have contributed ideas and opinions to the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress, expressing their aspiration to accompany the homeland’s development. This confirms the role of more than six million overseas Vietnamese as an important intellectual, cultural, and spiritual resource in Viet Nam’s integration process.

As Viet Nam gears up for its 14th National Party Congress, draft policy documents have circulated to citizens at home and to overseas Vietnamese communities worldwide, including in Russia.

A prayer and candle-lighting ceremony was held on November 1 at Phat Tich Pagoda in Vientiane to pray for communities affected by recent storms and floods in Viet Nam’s northern and central provinces.

The Union of Vietnamese Associations in France held a warm and heartfelt charity meal in Paris on October 26, aiming to bring the community together to raise funds in support of people in Viet Nam who have been severely affected by the recent storms and floods.

A seminar providing Vietnamese businesses operating in Cambodia with the latest updates on the country’s tax laws and compliance requirements was held in the Kingdom on October 24 by the Viet Nam–Cambodia Business Association (VCBA) and Cambodia’s General Department of Taxation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee To Lam and his wife, along with a high-ranking delegation of Viet Nam, attended the inauguration ceremony of the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh in the premises of the Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria on October 24 afternoon (local time) within the framework of their official visit to the European country.

The Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic have raised over 5 billion VND (190,000 USD) to support people affected by recent storms in response to the appeals from the Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee and the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese.

Viettel Cambodia (Metfone) collaborated with the National Blood Transfusion Centre under the Cambodian Ministry of Health to organise the 2025 Blood Donation Day in Phnom Penh on October 18, aiming to help address blood shortages in emergency cases and contribute to take care of community healthcare.

Algerian media reports highlight strong interest in Viet Nam’s policies on mobilising overseas Vietnamese resources for national development, seen as an effective model for Algeria to adapt in its efforts to strengthen ties with its communities abroad.

The Association of Hanoians in Germany held a gathering in celebration of Ha Noi’s Liberation Day (October 10), bringing together a large number of members, overseas Vietnamese, and representatives of Vietnamese associations from across the country.

The Executive Board for the 2025–2028 tenure of the Viet Nam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) made its debut in Tokyo on October 6, marking a milestone for Vietnamese enterprises in Japan as they continue to grow and accompany businesses in the homeland in a new era of development.

Vietnamese children in Japan and Austria are welcoming the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 with lanterns, lion dances, and traditional mooncakes, bringing the warm spirit of reunion and national culture to expatriate communities.