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Vietnam Festival in Japan to take place on May 31 and June 1

A press conference took place in Tokyo on May 8 to announce the upcoming Vietnam Festival, set to take place on May 31 and June 1 at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.

Vietnam provides consular support after four citizens die in Taiwan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that four Vietnamese citizens were found dead in an apartment in Taoyuan City, Taiwan (China), on the night of May 3. Preliminary assessments suggest the incident was likely caused by poisoning.

Four Vietnamese found dead in Taiwan apartment from suspected CO2 poisoning

Taiwanese police have identified the cause of death and the identities of four Vietnamese nationals found deceased in an apartment in Taoyuan over the weekend. Authorities are investigating the case as a suspected carbon dioxide poisoning incident.

Overseas Vietnamese help Vietnamese products go global

In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively.

Viktor Le eyes Vietnam national team call-up after V-League heroics

The 22-year-old midfielder is making a strong case for a senior debut after consistent match-winning performances.

OVs celebrate national reunification with deep love for homeland

Across continents, millions of overseas Vietnamese are marking the occasion with pride, emotion, and a sense of connection to their homeland.

Vietnam repatriates 221 citizens detained in Myanmar for immigration violations

A total of 221 Vietnamese citizens detained in Myanmar for breaching immigration regulations returned home on April 28-29.

Global ambassadors breathe life into Vietnamese language education

Vietnamese language ambassadors have brought fresh momentum to promoting Vietnamese learning among overseas communities, especially younger generations.

President of Vietnam honors first Vietnamese woman to fly into space

President Luong Cuong sends heartfelt letter to Amanda Nguyen, celebrating her groundbreaking journey into space.

Vietnamese-American astronaut brings lotus seeds into space

Astronaut Amanda Nguyen will become the first Vietnamese-American woman to fly into space, aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft, scheduled to launch at 8:30 p.m. on April 14 (Hanoi time).

Vietnam proposes easing dual citizenship rules for overseas Vietnamese

Vietnam may allow former citizens to regain Vietnamese nationality while retaining foreign citizenship, under new legal reforms proposed by the Ministry of Justice.

Vietnamese couple recreates Hanoi sidewalk culture in bustling Paris district

Viet1331 brings plastic chairs, garlic duck, and mam tom to the streets of Paris, offering a slice of Vietnam with every bite.

Vietnamese cuisine bridges cultures as Africans enjoy bun gia cay

Despite the use of pungent shrimp paste, bun gia cay earned rave reviews from Angolan farm workers in a heartwarming cultural exchange.

Vietnamese street food shines in Australia with a sidewalk-style banh mi shop

In Newcastle, two Vietnamese-Australian brothers have recreated the charm of Vietnam’s vibrant street food scene - plastic stools, murals, and all - serving authentic banh mi that wins over locals and tourists alike.

Vietnamese street food conquers New York: Diners sit curbside for bun dau

A taste of Vietnam hits the Big Apple as Mam NYC draws crowds with its sidewalk-style bun dau mam tom, earning a spot in The New York Times’ top 20.

10,000 Vietnamese flags to fly at heartwarming festival in Japan

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Vietnam (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the Vietnam Heart Festival will take place from May 3 to 4 in Higashiosaka, Japan, showcasing a spectacular display of 10,000 Vietnamese flags.

Angolan man enjoys Vietnamese hot pot, says it makes him 'stronger'

Trying Vietnamese hot pot loaded with various meats, an Angolan man jokingly confessed he felt strong enough to carry dozens of rice sacks without tiring.

Myriad activities for Vietnamese diaspora during upcoming national events

A variety of activities for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) will take place in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) during a press briefing on March 24.

Dak Lak urges undocumented migrants in Thailand to come home voluntarily

The Dak Lak government reassures ethnic minorities residing illegally in Thailand that they will not face legal consequences and will receive support to rebuild their lives.

Thai-Vietnamese cultural food street launched in Nakhon Phanom

A Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Food Street has opened in Nakhon Phanom province, over 700 km northeast of Bangkok, Thailand.