Overseas Vietnamese

Vietnamese Ambassador to Poland Ha Hoang Hai said on May 12 that a fire had broken out at the shopping centre on Marywilska street, Warsaw, Poland, where many Vietnamese run stalls, on early the day, and there was no casualty, but almost all property were destroyed, according to initial reports.

Hung Kings Commemoration Day was first held by the Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Association (KOVECA), the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese (ALOV) and the authority of Seocho district in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK) on May 11 with the sponsorship of the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK.

As many as 40 members of the forum of overseas Vietnamese women in Europe first attended the Global Summit of Women in Madrid, Spain, on May 9.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran has organized many activities to communicate about Dien Bien Phu victory while the country celebrates the 70th anniversary of this event on May 7, 2024.

The 12th Open ASEAN Bowling Tournament was organized by the ASEAN Committee in Prague in Prague, Czech Republic on May 7 with the participation of a large number of officials and staff of the Embassies of ASEAN member countries.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil solemnly organized a friendly meeting in the capital Brasília on May 7 to review, evaluate and share the significance and historical memory of the Dien Bien Phu victory and 35 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Brazil.

The Vietnam Military Construction Engineering Contingent held the inauguration of a smart camp at the Highway base, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7.

The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Committee for Overseas Vietnamese has just recently organized an international discussion on the role of the overseas Vietnamese business community and intellectuals in the development of HCMC according to Resolution No. 98/2023/QH15; Directive No. 27-CT-TU; Resolution No. 18/NQ-HDND.

The Islamabad Foreign Women's Association (IFWA) has recently organized the event named "Taste the World" at the Serena Hotel in the capital Islamabad, Pakistan.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania held a solemn ceremony on May 7 to award the decision to appoint the Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Bujumbura, Burundi.

A ceremony was organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia in collaboration with the Vietnamese Literature and Art Association in the country on May 7 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory.

An opening ceremony of a Vietnamese class for overseas Vietnamese children in Copenhagen, Denmark was held at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark on May 4.

The Vietnamese Culture Centre in France has coordinated with domestic enterprises to popularize Vietnam’s diverse culture in framework of the Foire de Paris (Paris Fair) held in the capital of France from May 1-12.

The Vietnamese Association in Hungary and the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association organized a get-together in Budapest, Hungary, to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the national reunification (April 30, 1975-2024).

The government of Japan is offering taxi and bus driving license tests in more languages, including Vietnamese, English, Chinese and Nepali.

A painting contest themed "Vietnam today through children’s eyes" was organized by the Vietnamese Women's Association in Hungary under the sponsorship of the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary in order to promote the country, culture and people of Vietnam to international friends and Hungarian people, especially the younger generation.

More than 200 overseas Vietnamese and French friends gathered with various organisations at the Place de la République in Paris on May 4 to express their support for Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga and Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims of Vietnam in a lawsuit against chemical companies that supplied herbicides to the US military during the war in Vietnam.

The overseas Vietnamese community at Sadovod Shopping Centre in Moscow, Russia, kicked off the Sadovod Football League 2024 on May 2.

The Vietnamese international student football tournament at Monash University (MVISC Cup 2024) ended successfully at Monash University in Victoria, Australia with the participation of eight football teams and fans from universities across the state of Victoria.

A delegation of the Vietnam-Korea Businessmen & Investment Association (VKBIA) recently visited and worked with leaders of Siheung City Council and Mayor of Anyang city of Republic of Korea (RoK).

A Vietnamese space was launched by the Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina, the Acercando Ediciones Publishing House and the Argentinean Book Association at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair 2024 on April 30.

A delegation including nearly 70 overseas Vietnamese from 22 countries returned to the homeland and visited the Truong Sa and DKI platform, as part of a trip co-organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs and the High Command of the Vietnam People's Navy from April 24 to 30.

Mori Pharmacy and Mori Healthcare Company on May 1 opened its second pharmacy in Tokyo, Japan. It is the first two clinic-pharmacy operators allowed to provide online medical examination services for Vietnamese people in Japan.

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau (China) in coordination with the Vietnamese People Association in the Macau Special Administrative Region held a musical exchange on April 28 to mark the 49th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the national reunification (April 30).

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Houston organized a discussion "Promoting exports and green, sustainable development between Vietnamese localities and US partners" on April 24.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovakia Nguyen Tuan met and discussed with Mr. Marian Kery, Chairman of the Slovak National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee, to promote delegation exchange activities in the future at the headquarters of the National Assembly of Slovakia on April 24.

Mr. Ly Xuong Can, Ambassador of Vietnam Tourism in the Republic of Korea (RoK), recommended establishing a Vietnam Cultural Centre in the country at the meeting with Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong in Hanoi on April 24.

The Court of Appeal of Paris will open a hearing in early May regarding a lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran Thi To Nga against US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam.

A symposium was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on April 23 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024).

A delegation of the Vietnamese Embassy in Angola led by Ambassador Duong Chinh Chuc on April 18-20 paid a working visit to Malanje province, Angola and worked with provincial leaders, visited the province's nursing center, and met with the Vietnamese community in Malanje province.