The expats showed their delight at the achievements of the country in 2017 as well as their impression of the PM and Cabinet’s great efforts and determination for national development. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Overseas Vietnamese joining the “Homeland Spring 2018” program They expressed their hope to connect with young intellectuals at home for cooperation in producing high value products, while asking for the Government’s support in investing in startups of Vietnam and strengthen links with domestic firms. Vo Quang Hue, a Vietnamese in Germany who is working for Vingroup’s automobile-making project called Vinfast, said that he hopes to make more contributions to the country by working with Vinfast team to introduce first products in September 2018 and calling for other Vietnamese intellectuals abroad to join hands in building the homeland wealthily. Extending New Year wishes to the expats, PM Phuc briefed them on the … [Read more...] about PM meets Overseas Vietnamese joining Homeland Spring program
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Party chief welcomes overseas Vietnamese home for Tet
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on February 7 held a reception for a delegation of overseas Vietnamese (OV) who returned home to join the “Xuan Que huong 2018” (Homeland Spring 2018) programme. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong meets overseas Vietnamese on February 7 The delegation included 90 delegates from 25 countries and territories worldwide, representing 4.5 million overseas Vietnamese living in 109 foreign nations and territories.At the meeting, General Secretary Trong extended his warm Tet (Lunar New Year) greetings to OVs and applauded their contributions to building and developing the country as well as strengthening solidarity among Vietnamese expats and promoting their integration into host nations.The Vietnamese Party and Government consistently consider the overseas Vietnamese community as an integral part of the nation, he affirmed, informing them about significant events in the country in 2017 with the delegates.He added that the Party … [Read more...] about Party chief welcomes overseas Vietnamese home for Tet
Party, state, government leaders meet overseas Vietnamese on Lunar New Year
He reiterated the Party and State's constant policy of considering Viet Kieu an inseparable part of the homeland. He pledged further support and facilitation to help them integrate in the host countries and contribute to national development. The Party leader sent his best wishes of good health, happiness, and success to all overseas Vietnamese in the world. President Tran Dai Quang and his wife pose for a photo with overseas Vietnamese (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) President Tran Dai Quang and overseas Vietnamese returning home for Tet have joined an incense offering ceremony in the Thang Long Royal Citadel. The activity on Wednesday was part of the “Homeland Spring 2018 - Glorious future for Vietnam” program dedicated to welcome overseas Vietnamese. The President and Viet Kieu representatives paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the Presidential relic site. A grand gala night took place in the National Convention Center on Wednesday. Prime … [Read more...] about Party, state, government leaders meet overseas Vietnamese on Lunar New Year
HCM City hosts Tet celebration for Overseas Vietnamese
Addressing the event, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong briefed the participants on the city’s socioeconomic development in recent years and acknowledged the overseas Vietnamese’s contributions to the city’s growth. On the occasion, the city honoured 5 groups and 14 individuals for their excellent contributions to the city’s growth in 2017. … [Read more...] about HCM City hosts Tet celebration for Overseas Vietnamese
PM meets Overseas Vietnamese joining Homeland Spring programme
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Overseas Vietnamese joining the“Homeland Spring 2018” programme (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for a delegation of nearly 100 Overseas Vietnamese returning home for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival as part of the “Homeland Spring 2018” programme. The expats showed their delight at the achievements of the country in 2017 as well as their impression of the PM and Cabinet’s great efforts and determination for national development. They expressed their hope to connect with young intellectuals at home for cooperation in producing high value products, while asking for the Government’s support in investing in startups of Vietnam and strengthen links with domestic firms. Vo Quang Hue, a Vietnamese in Germany who is working for Vingroup’s automobile-making project called Vinfast, said that he hopes to make more contributions to the country … [Read more...] about PM meets Overseas Vietnamese joining Homeland Spring programme
Crowds fill Tan Son Nhat Airport as overseas Vietnamese return for Tet
It was reported that most of the passengers currently arriving on inbound flights from the United States, Canada, France, Australia, and the Republic of Korea, are overseas Vietnamese. The Vietnamese New Year (Tet) will fall on February 16 this year and a huge influx of returning overseas Vietnamese is to be expected in the preceding days. According to the Southern Airports Authority, the number of arrivals during the Tet holiday is projected to rise by 25% from last year to 4 million. To deal with the increased demand, Tan Son Nhat Airport has arranged an additional 18 lots for aircraft parking and installed two more baggage scanners at the security gates of the international terminal. People have been asked not to welcome their relatives within the arrivals hall area unless it is necessary, in order to prevent congestion. Every day Vietnam is welcoming about 3,000-4,000 overseas Vietnamese who are returning home for Tet. … [Read more...] about Crowds fill Tan Son Nhat Airport as overseas Vietnamese return for Tet
Worldwide overseas Vietnamese celebrate Lunar New Year
Ho Chi Minh City authorities held a meeting on February 6 with overseas Vietnamese who have returned home to welcome the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). At the meeting, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong briefed the overseas Vietnamese on the city’s socio-economic achievements and hailed their contributions to the southern hub by conducting business, transferring technologies, and making recommendations to Ho Chi Minh City. He called on the overseas Vietnamese to continue to uphold their patriotism, as they build bridges between Vietnam and other countries worldwide, and work together to transform Ho Chi Minh City into an exemplary modern and civilised city. On the occasion, the municipal People’s Committee also presented certificates of merit to 13 individuals and five collectives for their achievements in 2017. Also on February 6, the Embassy of Vietnam in Bangladesh was making careful preparations for its New Year celebrations, bringing … [Read more...] about Worldwide overseas Vietnamese celebrate Lunar New Year
Overseas Vietnamese in Thailand honoured for contributions to the Motherland
The awards ceremony was held in Mukdahan province, Thailand yesterday by the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the General Vietnamese Association in Thailand. The commendation event is the third of its kind, showing the recognition and appreciation of the Vietnamese Party and State for overseas compatriots who have made positive and practical contributions to their homeland and worked to enhance the relationship between Vietnam and Thailand. On the occasion, several Thai people were also presented with Vietnamese authorities’ certificates of merit for their contributions in strengthening the friendship between the two peoples. Prachuab Chaiyasan (left), President of the Thai-Vietnamese Friendship Association, and Sorat Phitchuonchom, former Deputy Principal of Nakhon Phanom Rajabhat University, are two Thais to be awarded with the Certificate of Merit by Vietnamese authorities. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs cum Head of the … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese in Thailand honoured for contributions to the Motherland
Overseas Vietnamese in Guangxi welcome Lunar New Year Festival
Mr. Hoang Ngoc Vinh speaking at the event (Photo: vov.vn) Speaking at the event, Mr. Hoang Ngoc Vinh, Consul General of Vietnam to Nanning, reviewed the highlights in the Vietnam-China relationship in 2017, as well as development in the relationship between Guangxi and Vietnam’s localities, especially provinces sharing a border. He stressed that in 2017 Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and State President Tran Dai Quang paid official visits to China. In the same year, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping paid an official visit to Vietnam and attended APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017 in Da Nang. In September 2017, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) held in Guangxi. The activity contributes to maintain high meetings and cooperation in order to promote the relationship between the two countries, as well as between China and … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese in Guangxi welcome Lunar New Year Festival
Seminar on learning Vietnamese for overseas Vietnamese
The teaching and learning of the Vietnamese language for overseas Vietnamese will contribute to promoting Vietnam's culture. (photo: VNA) Overseas Vietnamese, university lectures, linguists, and representatives from overseas Vietnamese liaisons discussed their experiences and analyzed obstacles to improve the teaching of the Vietnamese language for overseas Vietnamese. They agreed on the need to improve the teaching and learning of the Vietnamese language to preserve and promote national culture and identities. … [Read more...] about Seminar on learning Vietnamese for overseas Vietnamese