Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW marks a strategic shift from rallying and caring for OVs to partnering with them, building mechanisms and pooling their resources. Execution now depends on better policies, administrative reform, digitalisation and a more favourable environment for long-term cooperation and investment.
Through the seminar and bilingual contest, VESAMO aimed to provide a platform for young people to share knowledge, pursue their aspirations and contribute to closer friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.
The top leader expressed his pleasure at meeting outstanding Vietnamese professionals, saying that the occasion provides an opportunity to review achievements and discuss ways to better connect knowledge, experience and resources between Vietnam and the Vietnamese expert community in Japan.
Welcoming the Vietnamese community's efforts and contributions, the General Secretary and President affirmed that the Party and State will continue improving institutions and policies to create favourable conditions for overseas Vietnamese to engage more deeply in the country's socio-economic development and play a proactive role as partners and co-creators in nation-building.
Ahead of Great National Unity Day (November 18) and Vietnam Cultural Day (November 24), pianist Bich Tra, who is now living in Hong Kong (China), shared her artistic journey and aspirations for Vietnam's cultural development.
On November 9, MM Mega Market Vietnam, in collaboration with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, launched the “Taste of USA 2026” programme, which will run from November 12 to 25 at 12 MM Mega Market centres nationwide.
Vietnam is not only one of the fastest-growing markets for US agricultural products but also a highly valued one. Stronger cooperation will benefit American farmers, Vietnamese companies and consumers in both countries.
Le Thi Ngoc Linh, Deputy CEO of Operations at Green SM, said the company aims to share its technological capabilities, management expertise and all-electric service standards with businesses in Laos.
The first Great National Unity Festival in Europe is expected to bring together representatives of Vietnamese communities from 29 countries.
There are many untapped assets in the Vietnamese community in Europe, including knowledge, management experience, science-technology, economic resources and international connections. Linked effectively, they could contribute more directly to Vietnam’s development, and the community can keep serving as a friendship bridge between Vietnam and European countries.
In line with the Political Bureau’s Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW on overseas Vietnamese affairs, CVCEC’s initiative combines technology and educational cooperation to connect previously independent classes, expand access to Vietnamese language learning and help young people maintain their ties with the homeland.
The experience of the OV Association in Macau reflects the spirit of Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW as they have overcome difficulties, formed a united community, complied with local laws and built trust among local authorities and residents.
The event also helped build momentum for the 12th Congress of the Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane, scheduled for early November, and the fourth Congress of the General Association of Vietnamese People in Laos, expected to take place in late December.
Amid global uncertainties, solidarity is increasingly important to helping OVs support one another, integrate into host societies and promote cooperation between Vietnam and other countries, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam.
The official visits by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam to the European Union (EU) and Belgium reaffirmed Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification in a new era – that of nation’s rise.
Assoc. Prof. Vu Viet Hung, President of the Canadian Vietnamese Scientists and Experts Association (CVSEA), said the effectiveness of OV intellectuals’ contributions depends on programme design, resource allocation and stakeholder coordination.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Dac Thanh praised the role of Vietnamese women, particularly those involving in diplomacy. He encouraged them to continue contributing to diplomatic work and people-to-people exchanges, helping promote Vietnam’s image, people and culture among German friends.
In this process, overseas Vietnamese women play a natural, persistent and enduring role. Vietnamese mothers continue to speak Vietnamese with their children every day, prepare Vietnamese dishes and preserve family traditions, lifestyles and Vietnamese ways of interacting with others. Vietnamese women wearing traditional “ao dai” in their host societies also help introduce and promote the country’s cultural identity to international friends.
The recent launch of the Global Vietnamese Network (GVN) aims to create a platform for cooperation and resource sharing, preserve national cultural identity, and promote the OV community’s role as a bridge in Vietnam–Canada relations.
As Vietnam-Canada relations enter a new phase under their strategic partnership, mobilising this resource is consistent with the orientation of Politburo Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW on overseas Vietnamese affairs, particularly the goal of harnessing knowledge, science and technology for national development.
From fashion and Vietnamese cuisine to renewable energy, Vietnamese entrepreneurs in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – Benelux region – share a common goal of bringing more Vietnamese products and brands to European consumers.
The Vietnamese Party and State attach importance to overseas Vietnamese and encourage them to contribute to their homeland through diverse channels, including remittances and cooperation in economic affairs, science and technology, culture, education and tourism.
Vietnamese dance and traditional music classes organised by the Viet-Aus Culture Exchange Organisation (VACEO) have been held every Saturday afternoon in Bankstown, Sydney.
Recently ranked first in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy at Hiroshima University by Research.com, Professor Tran Dang Xuan said his research on photosynthetic bacteria (PSB) for rice cultivation has shown promising initial results in Vietnam and Japan, with rice yields potentially increasing by more than 20%.
The contributions of overseas Vietnamese intellectuals should be assessed not only by the number of research publications they produce but also by their ability to develop solutions that meet the country's development needs, said a Vietnamese scientist in Canada.
The main challenge is how to match overseas Vietnamese experts with domestic needs and utilise their expertise to generate practical results in support of the nation.
National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man reaffirmed that the Party and State regard overseas Vietnamese as an inseparable part of the nation and are committed to mobilising their potential and supporting their legitimate interests.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urged Vietnamese people in Laos to maintain solidarity, integrate proactively, respect Lao laws and educate younger generations about their national roots and the special Vietnam–Laos relationship. Calling Laos a country undergoing dynamic transformation with emerging opportunities
