Overseas Vietnamese

One male Vietnamese worker has been killed and at least one other Vietnamese citizen injured following the powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, according to the labour management board under the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has praised substantial contributions by Viet Nam's honorary consuls over the years, particularly in protecting the rights and interests of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities overseas, and promoting Viet Nam’s international economic, trade and investment cooperation.

No Vietnamese nationals have been reported killed, injured or seriously affected by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan on the afternoon of July 28, according to the Vietnamese Embassy in the country.

The Vietnamese representative agencies in Angola and Venezuela have held commemorative activities marking the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947–2026), paying tribute to fallen heroes, honouring veterans and reaffirming the tradition of remembering those who sacrificed for the nation.

The Embassy and Consulates General of Viet Nam in Cambodia held commemorative ceremonies to honour fallen soldiers on the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).

The closing ceremony of Viet Nam Summer Camp 2026 took place in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on July 24 evening, wrapping up a two-week journey that brought together over 100 young overseas Vietnamese from 32 countries and territories.

The Vietnamese Knowledge Network in New Zealand (VietKnowledge NZ - VKNZ) was launched on July 23 with the participation of representatives from the Vietnamese community, professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, and students from across the Oceania nation.

More than 100 young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from 32 countries and territories took part in a series of meaningful activities in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa on July 23 as part of the Viet Nam Summer Camp 2026.

A delegation led by Chairman of the Viet Nam War Veterans Association in Berlin-Brandenburg Nguyen Trong Nghia on July 21 visited families of fallen soldiers in Berlin to pay their respects ahead of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27).

The working visit by the delegation of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee to the Republic of Korea (RoK) contributed to the effective implementation of the Party’s and the State’s foreign policy, promoted the role of people-to-people diplomacy, strengthened the great national unity bloc, and further deepened the Viet Nam–RoK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Vietnamese community in the southern German state of Bavaria (Bayern) attended the Augsburg Multicultural Summer Festival 2026 as the guest of honour on July 18, helping to promote the image of Viet Nam and its people while strengthening people-to-people exchanges.

A delegation from the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee led by Vice President Hoang Cong Thuy on July 19 visited and held a working session with the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea and representatives of Vietnamese associations and communities living, studying, and working in the country.

The Commissioner of the Western Australia Police Force expressed his hope that more Vietnamese people living in the state would join the local police force, thereby contributing to a more diverse workforce and helping policing activities become more closely connected with the community and more effective.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, together with Viet Nam’s representative missions in Laos and Thailand, will continue to coordinate with and support Vietnamese associations in community building, preserving national cultural values, and strengthening their role as a bridge with the homeland.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by its Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang paid a working visit to Laos on July 15 - 16, during which the two sides agreed to step up cooperation and exchange experiences in affairs related to overseas Vietnamese and Lao communities.

Viet Nam Summer Camp 2026 officially opened in Ha Noi July 13, with the participation of over 100 overseas Vietnamese youths from 32 countries and territories.

The Canada-Viet Nam Society (CVS) has become a vital bridge connecting the Vietnamese community in Canada, fostering people-to-people exchanges and strengthening friendship between the two countries, as heard at a ceremony to celebrate the society's 10th founding anniversary in Ottawa on July 12.

The Embassy of Viet Nam in Slovakia has coordinated with and supported the Vietnamese community in Slovakia in successfully organising Viet Nam Day 2026. The event attracted considerable interest from local residents, international friends and the Vietnamese community in the country.

Le Thuong, President of the Vietnamese Association in Japan's Kansai region, was presented with the Global Citizen Community Award by the International Friendship Promotion Association (IHA) in Osaka on July 5, as part of the 18th International Friendship Cultural Exchange Programme.

The Association of Vietnamese Professionals and Students in the US (VPS) has unveiled a new organisational and operating model, marking a major milestone in its 13-year development as it seeks to strengthen connections among Vietnamese professionals and students while expanding Viet Nam – US cooperation.