In recent years, the bond between the Overseas Vietnamese (OV) community and the homeland has grown stronger. Events like the annual Homeland Spring, OVs' visits to Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands or the Vietnam summer camp brought together Vietnamese from across the globe, showcasing their love and hopes for the country's progress.
Venerable Thich Tuong Quang - Abbot of Dai Loc Pagoda in India "I’m delighted with the achievements of the Vietnamese government in its reforms. Today, Vietnam’s economy is thriving, and living standards in remote areas have significantly improved. As the Year of the Dragon ends and the Year of the Snake begins, with continued diplomatic efforts and innovation, I hope Vietnam will continue to prosper even more."
Nguyen Thanh Phuong
Representative of the Vietnamese community in Luxembourg
"The Vietnamese community in Luxembourg is always eager to contribute to Vietnam’s development. Like many others living far from home, when Tet arrives, we all wish for a new year filled with happiness, peace, and the realization of our hopes and dreams."
Tết đoàn kết của cộng đồng người Việt ở Đông Bắc Thái Lan
Nguyen Thi Loi - An Overseas Vietnamese in Bangkok: "In Northeast Thailand, whenever there’s an event, everyone comes together. This shows the patriotic spirit of the Overseas Vietnamese, who also aim to harness this unity to strengthen their role and contributions to the community and homeland."
These connections not only strengthen the bond between the OV community and the homeland but also affirm their important role in the overall development of Vietnam
Over the years, the OV community has contributed significant resources to Vietnam’s development.
By 2024, they had invested in 421 FDI projects with a total capital of 1.72 billion USD.
The remittances to Vietnam last year were estimated at 16 billion USD, serving as a crucial resource for the country's economic growth.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, who is also Chairwoman of the ministry's State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, said as 2025 marks a crucial phase in Vietnam's development, mobilising resources from the OV community remains a strategic priority, playing a key role in driving socio-economic growth./.
