Diplomatic agencies in Australia, Italy, Russia hold Tet gatherings with OVs
The Vietnamese Embassies in Australia and Italy and the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vladivostok, Russia, held gatherings with the local Vietnamese communities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival on February 7.
Canberra (VNA)🌳 – The Vietnamese Embassies in Australia and Italy and the Vietnamese Consulate General in Vladivostok, Russia, held gatherings with the local Vietnamesecommunities ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival on February 7.
Talking via the format of videoconference, Vietnamese Ambassadorto Australia Nguyen Tat Thanh affirmed that the Vietnamese Embassy andConsulate Generals will continue to act as “common houses” and partner with theoverseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the country. He said with delight that Vietnam and Australia arecarrying out projects within the framework of the strategic partnership on the pillarsof politics, economy and science-technology. The two countries have increasinglyunderstood, trusted and respected each other, Thanh said. The ambassador expressed his belief that bilateral ties willkeep growing on the back of important policies recently adopted at the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. According to the diplomat, Vietnam’s vision to become adeveloped industrialised nation by 2045 will be a turning point for national developmentand bring trust to all Vietnamese citizens at home and abroad.
OVs in Vientiane, Laos, are making "Banh chung" (Vietnamese sticky rice cake) (Photo: VNA)
Member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front CentralCommittee and Chairman of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia TranBa Phuc said OVs are delighted with Vietnam’s socio-economic achievementsover the past five years, as well as the strong development of Vietnam –Australia ties. Talking onlinewith OVs in Italy, the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Malta,Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Bich Hue said Vietnam became aspotlight in the region and the world in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemiclast year, with its economic growth among the world’s highest.
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Bich Hue speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
She added thatVietnam well performed its role as ASEAN Chair and a non-permanentmember of the United Nations Security Council in 2020 with many initiatives beinghighly welcomed, thus improving its position on the international arena. At therecently-closed 13th National Party Congress, a new leadership forthe next five years was elected and orientations for national development in the coming period wereoutlined, she said. Hue also hailedthe Vietnamese community in Italy, Cyprus and Malta for offering support to local residents hit by flooding in Vietnam's central region last year. The diplomat also affirmed the determination of Vietnamese authorities at all levels in the fight againstthe pandemic.
Vietnamese Consul General Nguyen Hoang Viet with the team (Photo: VNA)
In Russia,Vietnamese Consul General Nguyen Hoang Viet met a team of volunteers who have supported the community in the fight against COVID-19 in Primorye province. They are mainly students of the Far EasternFederal University and the Nevelskoy Maritime State University. Since thepandemic broke out, about 400 Vietnamese people in the region have tested positive for coronavirusSARS-CoV-2, including two deaths. With thesupport of the volunteers, almost infected cases in Primorye have been given accessto medical services, contributing to protecting their health and lives./.
Ho Chi Minh City authorities will provide free train and bus tickets as well as gifts for workers and students to go home for Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.
The Lao Cai international border gate in the northern mountainous province of the same name was busy with holiday makers on the first day of the Year of the Pig (February 5).
The Party and State will double their efforts to provide better support and assistance for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the years to come, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Minh Khoi.
More than 100 overseas Vietnamese and international friends enjoyed a warm celebration of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival held online on February 3 by the Vietnamese permanent delegation to the United Nations (UN) in New York.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
OVs and diplomats in Australia (Photo: VNA)\ 
OVs in Vientiane, Laos, are making "Banh chung" (Vietnamese sticky rice cake) (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Thi Bich Hue speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Consul General Nguyen Hoang Viet with the team (Photo: VNA) 
