Overseas Vietnamese

Viet Nam has actively participated in activities marking International Migrants Day 2025 in Singapore, reflecting the strong engagement of the Vietnamese community in supporting migrant workers and promoting social cohesion.

In light of increasingly complex developments in the armed conflict along the Cambodia – Thailand border, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 15 advised Vietnamese citizens currently in border provinces between the two countries to leave conflict areas immediately.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos headed by Ambassador Nguyen Minh Tam visited the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum and the Laos – Viet Nam Friendship Park in Vientiane on December 12 to lay wreaths in commemoration of President Kaysone Phomvihane on his 105th birth anniversary (December 13, 1920–2025).

An exchange between film crews and the Vietnamese community in France took place at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France On December 7 (local time). The event offered an opportunity for directors and artists to share their thoughts and challenges, and to listen to the affection of the Vietnamese community in France for the nation’s cinema.

The first-ever writing contest featuring Vietnamese students in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held at Kyung Hee University in Seoul on December 6, becoming a highlight in efforts to foster cultural ties between the two countries.

Viet Nam’s increasingly attractive property market was a key topic at a seminar held in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 6 in by Cloud, a Korean consultancy specialising in overseas property investment, amid tighter real estate regulations at home that continue to push Korean capital abroad.

The singing competition “Voices of Overseas Vietnamese – Affection for the Homeland” commenced on December 6 at the VT Namnueng Community Centre in Udon Thani Province, Thailand.

Delegates shared valuable business experiences and agreed to maintain close contact at a working session between the Khmer–Viet Nam Business Association and a delegation from the An Giang Provincial Centre for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion and local enterprises, creating a channel for stronger and more sustainable investment in Cambodia.

 The Vietnamese Embassy in France on December 1 held a fundraising ceremony in support of residents in central and Central Highlands provinces which have suffered severe losses from storms and prolonged flooding since early November.

Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Vientiane on December 1 evening as part of the leader's ongoing state visit to the neighbouring country.

On November 27, at the invitation of Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son and a delegation of the Government of Viet Nam arrived in Phnom Penh to attend the 13th Conference on Cooperation and Development of Viet Nam–Cambodia Border Provinces, which is being held in the Cambodian capital from November 27 to 29.

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong (China) remains on high alert to assist any Vietnamese nationals impacted by the recent deadly fire in Tai Po district, as Hong Kong authorities continue urgent rescue operations, said its Consul General Le Duc Hanh.

No Vietnamese citizens have so far been reported among the victims of a deadly apartment building fire in Hong Kong (China), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed during its regular press briefing on November 27.

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.