Top leader meets Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in US

The Party and State have determined that Vietnam must persistently and resolutely address these shortcomings, while creating favourable conditions and encouraging experts to conduct research and pursue innovation in order to develop practical and effective products, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam said.

Czech lower house speaker visits Vietnamese community in Prague

President of the Chamber of Deputies Okamura praised the community’s integration and contributions to Czech society, noting that its hard work, strong work ethic, emphasis on education and responsibility to family have helped it establish a positive standing in the country.

Memories of Hue on the Paris fashion runway

31 designs using Bao Loc silk as the main material, recalling Hue rain, the Perfume River, Truong Tien Bridge and memories of the Ancient Capital, were introduced by designer Nguyen Phuc Tuan at Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027.

Creating space for overseas Vietnamese intellectuals to contribute to the country

Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW emphasises accompanying overseas Vietnamese and creating spaces, environments and conditions for overseas Vietnamese intellectuals to join the country's shared journey of nation-building, integration and development.

Vietnamese peacekeepers return home after a year in South Sudan

After a year of duty in South Sudan, 51 officers and staff of Vietnam’s Level-2 Field Hospital No. 7 returned to Ho Chi Minh City, carrying with them the memories of lives saved, challenges overcome and a mission completed far from home.

Video: Promoting the role of women in United Nations peacekeeping operations

The Ministry of National Defense held a send-off ceremony for Level-2 Field Hospital No. 8 and Combat Engineering Unit No. 5 as they departed to undertake United Nations peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and the Abyei region. The contingent includes Vietnamese servicewomen, further showcasing the image of capable and responsible Vietnamese women within the peacekeeping force.

Vietnamese for overseas Vietnamese: A bridge connecting the younger generation to their roots

Preserving mother language within Vietnamese communities abroad not only maintains a language for communication, but also preserves the cultural and historical roots of the nation.

Vietnamese community in Canada urged to further contribute to national development

General Secretary and President Lam stressed that bilateral friendship and cooperation have been nurtured by people living and working in both countries, with the Vietnamese community in Canada playing an important bridging role.

Top leader calls for greater contribution from Vietnamese experts in Canada

At a meeting with representatives of the Canadian Vietnamese Scientists and Experts Association (CVSEA) on September 25 (local time), the top leader praised the contributions and professional capabilities of Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in Canada, describing them as a valuable intellectual resource and an important bridge connecting Vietnam with Canada and the wider world.

Paris concert raises funds to help Vietnamese farmers cope with floods

The Anchor Resilience association held a solidarity concert in Paris on September 24 to raise funds for a pilot project helping Vietnamese vulnerable farming households in central Vietnam better prepare for floods and extreme weather.

Bringing the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival to the younger generation in Laos

Phat Tich Pagoda, in collaboration with the Association of Vietnamese People in Vientiane, organized the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration with the theme "Mid-Autumn Lantern Procession" for children of Vietnamese expatriates living and studying in Laos.

Vietnam deploys new peacekeeping units to South Sudan, Abyei

The Ministry of National Defence held a departure ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport for Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 8 and Engineering Unit Rotation 5, bound for UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and Abyei.

General Secretary and President To Lam met with the Vietnamese community in US

General Secretary and President To Lam expressed his pleasure to learn that the Vietnamese community in US is growing in size, becoming more dynamic, integrating well, and making many positive contributions to the local government.

Video: Top leader meets Vietnamese experts, intellectuals in US

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in the US in New York on September 21 (local time), as part of his trip to attend the High-Level General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities.

Craft villages keep tradition alive through creativity

From bamboo, rattan and ceramics to weaving, basketry and embroidery, Vietnam’s craft villages hold a wealth of materials, knowledge and skills handed down through generations. The challenge today is how to turn these traditional assets into products that fit modern life. That requires not only fresh ideas and designs, but also closer links between artisans, designers, training institutions, businesses and the market.

Great National Unity Festival to be held abroad for first time

The festival aims to promote the traditions of the VFF, affirm the value of the great national unity bloc, and strengthen ties between Vietnamese communities abroad and the homeland. It is also intended to foster patriotism and national pride, encourage the preservation of the Vietnamese language and cultural identity, and inspire overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to contribute to national development.

Vietnam’s FDI up 55.4% in first eight months of 2026

In the first eight months of 2026, total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 40.63 billion USD, up 55.4% year on year. Disbursed FDI was estimated at 17.25 billion USD, up 12% year on year and the highest eight-month figure in the past five years.

Ethnic minority women rise through livelihoods

With livelihood support policies and a willingness to embrace change, many ethnic minority women in the northwestern province of Dien Bien are becoming more economically independent. Successful models are helping raise incomes and boost women’s confidence.

Top leader meets embassy staff, representatives of Vietnamese community in France

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation met with staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in France on September 11.

Building a united, developing Vietnamese community in France, making practical contributions to the country

General Secretary and President To Lam advised the young generation that, whether born in Vietnam or anywhere else, they should always be proud of their Vietnamese identity, considering it a precious baggage in their growth process. They should try to preserve the Vietnamese language, study well, take care of their families, and whenever there is an opportunity, contribute to building their homeland.

Import-export turnover up 28.7%

Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached a record high of 770.14 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, up 28.7% year on year. Exports rose 22.4%, while imports increased 35.3%.

Vietnamese Women in the Czech Republic: From building livelihoods to integration and development

These efforts were highlighted by a delegation from the Vietnam Women's Union and TYM during a visit to learn about several business models operated by Vietnamese people in the Tachov area, as part of the delegation's working programme in the Czech Republic from September 7 to 9, 2026.

General Secretary and President hopes that Vietnamese entrepreneurs in Russia continue serving as nuclei for bilateral cooperation

General Secretary and President expressed his desire for Vietnamese experts in Russia to serve as a pioneering force in connecting new cooperation initiatives, and for entrepreneurs to act as the core nuclei bridging businesses between the two countries.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man meets Vietnamese community in South Korea

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on the Vietnamese community in South Korea to continue promoting solidarity and contributing to the development of South Korea as well as friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

NA President calls for more contributions from Vietnam innovation network, experts in RoK

NA President called on the Vietnam Innovation Network and experts in the RoK to share and transfer knowledge and international experience, particularly the RoK’s experience in developing, mastering and commercialising technology.

Vietnam’s outstanding socio-economic achievements

Over the past eight decades, Vietnam has made remarkable socio-economic progress, with strong economic growth, rising incomes and major improvements in social welfare and quality of life.