Vietnamese expats

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Manh Hung receives donations of Vietnamese expats in Laos. (Source: VNA)Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Manh Hung on November 8 received 11,850 USD donated by Vietnamese expats in Laos to locals in flood-hit central provinces. The money was contributed by Vietnamese organisations, groups and individuals who are living, working and studying in Vientiane, Laos. The Ambassador thanked overseas Vietnamese in Laos for their donations for people heavily affected by floods, affirming that the sum will be promptly delivered to the needy. Hung expressed his hope that the Vietnamese community in Laos will continue their support for the flood-hit people in the homeland while building on their positive outcomes to contribute more to the host country’s development. Previously, Buddhist monks at the Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane donated 20,000 USD and clothes for flood victims in the central provinces of Quang Binh and Ha … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in Laos support flood victims in central region

A requiem took place in Truc Lam pagoda in Kharkov city, Ukraine for Vietnamese martyrs​ on May 20. (Photo: tuantinquehuong.com)Hanoi (VNA) – A requiem has been held in Truc Lam pagoda in Kharkov city, Ukraine for Vietnamese martyrs who died in the fight for the country’s sovereignty over islands and territorial waters.The event took place on May 20 in conjunction with Buddha’s 2260th birth anniversary celebration.Present at the requiem were General Secretary of the Vietnamese Association in Ukraine Vu Huy Duong, Vietnamese expats in Ukraine as well as Ukrainian scholars and residents.The event reminded attendees of the soldiers’ brave sacrifices in the battles to defend Gac Ma and Colin islands in Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago in 1988.Organised by the Vietnamese community and Truc Lam pagoda in Kharkok city, the event aims to not only pay tribute to the martyrs but also bring overseas Vietnamese societies together and call them to voice their objections … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats hold requiem for naval martyrs

A group of Vietnamese teachers and students living in Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom province visit late President Ho Chi Minh’s hometown in Nghe An province (Source: VNA)Nghe An (VNA) – A group of teachers and students who are Vietnamese expats living in Thailand’s Nakhon Phanom province visited late President Ho Chi Minh’s hometown in Nam Dan district, central Nghe An province on May 4.They are currently working and studying at the Nakhon Phanom – Hanoi Friendship Centre.The teachers and students paid a floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the Kim Lien relic site. Being told stories about the late President and his family, they expressed their respect towards his contribution to the nation.Nguyen Thi Thanh Som, a member of the Executive Board of the Vietnamese Association in Nakhon Phanom, said the visit was supported by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.It has provided overseas Vietnamese an … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in Thailand pay tribute to late President

Delegate at the event (Source: vietnamnet.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam should have more policies to attract talented Vietnamese expats to return home to contribute to the country’s development, heard a roundtable between Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha and experts in Hanoi on August 8.Nha said attracting talented overseas Vietnamese to serve in the education and training cause will help solve challenges the country faces when it integrates deeper into the international community.The work will focus on two main groups: experts, scientists and individuals who have academic prestige in the world; and those who graduated with masters or doctorate degrees abroad, he said. adding that to make the policy successful, it is important to create a good working environment for those returning.Earlier, the Prime Minister entrusted the ministry to coordinate with relevant bodies to propose mechanisms, policies and measures to effectively employ and attract overseas … [Read more...] about More policies needed to attract talented Vietnamese expats home

Most Venerable Thich Minh Quang in Phat Tich pagoda in Vientiane said,  “The Vietnamese community in Laos hope that voters at home will choose talented and ethical people, who will represent them to lead the State and the government and to build Vietnam into a richer, more beautiful and democratic country." "Our earnest wish is that the elected candidates will try their best to speak out for the people and develop the nation,” he added.Phan Thi Bich Thien, who returns home from Hungary, is voting candidates for the National Assembly and People’s Councils in Thuy Khe ward, Tay Ho district. She shared, “I am very glad because as a Vietnamese citizen, I want to exercise my right. I am responsible for choosing candidates, the representatives of my parents who are living in this area”.Vietnamese students in China, including Nguyen Tung Lam, are interested in the election. “As a Vietnamese studying abroad, I hope that the elected … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats believe in the election success

Young Vietnamese expats pay tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap (Photo:VNA)Quang Binh (VNA) – As many as 110 outstanding overseas youths from 24 countries and territories worldwide offered incense and flowers to late General Vo Nguyen Giap in the central province of Quang Binh on July 15 as part of the Summer Camp 2016 programme.They expressed their immense gratitude to the late General, whose name is closely linked with the historic victory in Dien Bien Phu in 1954, putting an end to French colonialism in the country. They affirmed that they will tell their friends about the talented Vietnamese general and his final resting place after coming back to their host nations. Attending the Summer Camp, titled “Young Vietnamese expats with national cultural heritage”, the youths have a chance to explore the country’s culture and history, further their understanding about national tangible and intangible cultural heritages and improve their Vietnamese. Participants are … [Read more...] about Young Vietnamese expats pay tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap

Ambassador Pham Cao Phong told participants of socio-economic developments in Vietnam, including the successful transfer of power between the generations of leaders and macro-economic stability, with Vietnam’s GDP growth rate leading Southeast Asia. Trinh Duc Hai, Vice Head of the National Border Committee discussed the latest developments in the East Sea. He said the Vietnamese Party and State consider political independence and territorial integrity to be sacred.Vietnamese expats in Malaysia showed their keen interest in and the love for their homeland, showing their support for the islanders and soldiers who are protecting national sovereignty. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in Malaysia informed of East Sea developments

Vu Hai Dang, First Secretary of the Vietnam Embassy in Malaysia, gives talks at the seminar (Photo: VNA)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and Vietnamese expatriates in Malaysia gathered on November 19 to discuss the regional situation, with the focus placed on the East Sea issue.Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Pham Cao Phong said the talk is one of the embassy’s agenda, which aims to provide the most updated and exact information about the regional situation, including the East Sea, for the Vietnamese community in Malaysia.Vu Hai Dang, First Secretary at the embassy, presented a number of contents such as disputes in the East Sea between China and the Philippines, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS), the Philippines’ lawsuit against China at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), and Vietnam’s response to the case.Dang also answered questions of the participants concerning the legal status of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese expats in Malaysia updated with East Sea issue