Overseas Vietnamese

On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day (September 2, 1945-2024) and 55 years of implementing President Ho Chi Minh's testament, cadres from the Embassy and other agencies of Vietnam in Singapore, along with representatives of the Vietnamese community there laid flowers in tribute to the late leader at his statue at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) on September 1-2.

The Vietnamese-funded Thong Nhat secondary school was inaugurated on August 31 in Khammouane and handed over to the association of Vietnamese in the Lao central province.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia held a ceremony on August 30 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day of Vietnam (September 2).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba held a ceremony in Havana on August 29 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-2024).

The Vietnamese Embassy in coordination with the Foreign Ambassadors' Club in Israel organized an event on August 29 in Tel Aviv to promote culinary culture and business opportunities in Vietnam.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand held a ceremony on August 29 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day (September 2).

A ceremony was held by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, on August 28 to celebrate the 79th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - 2024).

The Vietnamese Embassy in China on August 28 held a ceremony to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945-2024).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Mongolia held a solemn ceremony to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024).

A delegation of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOV) led by Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang had meetings with Vietnamese communities in both the East and West regions of Canada in the framework of the working visit to the country from August 24 – 27.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Sweden has held a press conference to announce events to be held from September to November 2024 in Sweden to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (1945-2024) and the 55th anniversary of Vietnam - Sweden diplomatic relations (1969-2024).

The Vietnamese Embassy in Turkey has held a solemn ceremony to celebrate the 79th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024) in the capital Ankara.

The Vietnamese traditional long dress "Ao Dai" left a strong impression at the recent ASEAN Textile Exhibition held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on August 22-24.

A ceremony was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia August 26 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) with the attendance of representatives from the host nation’s government, federal assembly, ministries and sectors, international friends, and several Vietnamese associations in Russia.

Representatives of the Committee for Culture and Arts and the Committee for Women and Children of the Union of Overseas Vietnamese Associations in Europe, and representatives of the Charity Fund of Mrs Ao Dai Europe 2024 Pageant, on August 26 held a working visit with the leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Committee for Overseas Vietnamese.

Vu Lan festival, which falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, was held by Vietnamese Buddhist followers across Russia in Moscow, to honour and show gratitude to parents who are alive and those who passed away.

The 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) and the 2024 forum of OV intellectuals and experts are hoped to mobilise collective brainpower, strengthen great national solidarity, and promote resources, potential and strengths of the OV community together with their fellows at home to realise the desire of national development, stated Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son at the opening of the events in Hanoi on August 22.

The 4th World Conference of Overseas Vietnamese (OV) officially concluded in the capital city on August 22 afternoon, successfully completing the agenda and planned activities.

The Paris Court of Appeal's rejection of the lawsuit filed by Tran To Nga against US manufacturers of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin is not a surprise for the French-Vietnamese woman, who said she will not give up but continue to pursue this lawsuit.

A working session between the Vietnam Women Forum in Europe (VWFE) and the Hanoi Association for Women Entrepreneurs (HNEW) was held on August 21 to strengthen connections between Vietnamese women in the country and those in Europe.

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.

Around 100 Vietnamese labourers working at the "Hanoi" garment factory - the largest group of Vietnamese working near conflict zones in Russia's Kursk oblast, have been still working hard to ensure timely delivery of products to customers, despite the ongoing conflict in border areas between Russia and Ukraine.

The final round of the "I love Vietnamese" contest was held by the Vietnamese Consulate General and the Overseas Vietnamese Association for both Lao and Vietnamese students in Savannakhet province on August 20.

A live concert named “Hanoi in Me” was jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese community in Singapore at the Band Academy Singapore on August 17.

A Vietnamese language class for Vietnamese children of the 2nd and 3rd generation in Kansai region, Osaka, Japan attracted more than 100 students at ages 5-14, including 30 students studying at the class and 70 students studying online.

The Association of Vietnamese Students in Queensland (AVSQ) has carried out a project called “Career Compass” to support overseas Vietnamese students in Australia’s Queensland state in career orientation.

On the occasion of the Vu Lan Festival, a large number of overseas Vietnamese in Hong Kong (China) have come to a local pagoda to express gratitude to ancestors and pray for the best for their families, which is also an act to uphold traditional customs of the homeland, according to the Vietnam News Agency.

The Vu Lan Festival, a Buddhist tradition aimed at honouring and showing gratitude to parents who are alive and those who passed away, was held at Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane on August 18.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing on August 18 evening and met with its staff, representatives of the Vietnamese community, and Vietnamese students in China.

The ASEAN Committee in Canberra (ACC) recently held a ceremony to celebrate the 57th anniversary of ASEAN Day (August 8, 1967 –August 8, 2024) and 50 years of ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Relations in Canberra, Australia.