OVERSEAS VIETNAMESE WOMEN

Vietnamese women in Japan share experiences of success

An event for Vietnamese women in Japan to share their knowledge, experience, secrets of success, and balance between family and work was held in Tokyo on October 6 to celebrate Vietnamese Women's Day (October 20).
Vietnamese women in Malaysia supported to protect their rights, legal interests

An event was co-organized by the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association (MVFA) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia on October 20 in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the women's union and the 8th anniversary of the Vietnamese language club in the country.
Vietnamese woman named among 21 inspirational figures in Hungary

Dr. Phan Bich Thien, a Vietnamese woman residing in Hungary, has become the only foreign woman featured in a book which highlights 21 Hungarian women that have made significant contributions across various fields, including science, society, economy, arts, and sports.
Vietnamese women in Japan provided mental health counseling

A talk show on mental health has been organized by the Vietnamese Women's Association of Kansai region (Japan) for the members of the overseas Vietnamese community in the country.
Vietnamese women organisation in Thailand hailed for contributions to community

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung on August 8 applauded the contributions of the community of Vietnamese women in Thailand to spreading Vietnamese cultural values at an event to announce the new executive board of the organisation of Vietnamese women in Thailand in the 2024-026 term in Nong Khai province.
Vietnamese women’s union in Hungary praised for contributions to community

The Vietnamese Women’s Union in Hungary has been praised for its contributions to the Vietnamese community in the host country over the past 20 years.
Overseas Vietnamese first attend Global Summit of Women

As many as 40 members of the forum of overseas Vietnamese women in Europe first attended the Global Summit of Women in Madrid, Spain, on May 9.
Women's Union enhances connection with Vietnamese women abroad

A delegation from the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) led by its permanent Vice President Do Thi Thu Thao held a working session with the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations headquarters in New York during a recent working trip to the US.
Vietnamese women in Hungary help promote national culture in host country

The Vietnam Women’s Union in Hungary is organising a wide range of activities to mark its 20th founding anniversary, with a grand ceremony expected to take place in Budapest on June 9.
Overseas Vietnamese in Netherlands celebrate International Women’s Day

A gathering has been held by the Overseas Vietnamese Association and the Vietnamese Women’s Union in the Netherlands for Vietnamese women in the host country to celebrate the 2024 International Women’s Day (March 8).
Musical exchange gathers Vietnamese women from across Europe

A recent musical exchange in Germany has brought together Vietnamese women representatives from eight European countries to celebrate the International Women's Day (March 8).
Vietnamese women’s association in Belgium convenes first congress

The Vietnamese Women’s Association in Belgium convened its first congress for the 2024-2027 tenure in Brussels on March 10, providing a chance for Vietnamese women working and living in the European country to meet and foster their connections.
Hungarian magazine honors Vietnamese citizen one among top 50 successful women

The successful Women magazine, known as “Sikeres Nők” in Hungarian has named Vietnamese doctorate holder Phan Bich Thien among the top 50 successful women of 2023, said Radio the Voice of Vietnam.
The woman who inspires love for mother tongue among young Vietnamese in US

Teaching the Vietnamese language since 1995, Ngo Kim Viet, a Vietnamese woman living in the US state of Maryland for over 40 years, always perceives that the value of the mother tongue needs to be maintained and passed down to younger generations of the Vietnamese origin.
Vietnamese Women's Union established in Germany

Nearly 140 women representing Vietnamese women’s groups in 16 states of Germany attended a founding congress of the Vietnamese Women's Union in Germany on October 1.
Vietnamese Women in Europe Gives Mid-Autumn Gifts to Orphaned Children

The Vietnamese Women's Forum in Europe gave gifts to orphan children on the occasion of the upcoming 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival.
Vietnam's sun protective clothes showcased at BIENALSUR 2023

Sun protective clothing, often worn by Vietnamese women while riding motorbikes, is impressing visitors to the international contemporary art exhibition BIENALSUR underway in La Plata city of Argentina.
Third Mrs Ao Dai Europe 2024 pageant to be held in Poland

The final round of the Mrs Ao Dai Europe 2024 pageant will be held in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland from June 15-16, 2024, its organising board announced at a press conference in Warsaw on July 1.
Young female Overseas Vietnamese martial artist promotes practice of Vovinam in France

In recent years, the image of Truong Thuy Tien, a young woman wearing a blue martial arts uniform bearing the words "Thang Long Vovinam”, has become popular among the Overseas Vietnamese community in District 13 of Paris, France. Tien is the only Vietnamese-born female Vovinam martial artist in France who has contributed to the promotion of the Vietnamese martial art in the host country.
First forum of overseas Vietnamese women held in Europe

A forum of overseas Vietnamese women, the first of its kind, took place in Budapest, Hungary, on June 3, gathering nearly 250 delegates from 21 countries.
Female Vietnamese expatriates actively support Turkey’s earthquake victims

A group of female Vietnamese expatriates in Turkey have been active in supporting earthquake victims in Istanbul.
Gathering held for Vietnamese women in Netherlands

The Overseas Vietnamese Association in the Netherlands recently held a gathering for Vietnamese women living in the country to celebrate the International Women’s Day (March 8).
Vietnamese professor honoured with IUPAC award for women

Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, a lecturer at University College London (UCL) in the UK, has been honoured with the Distinguished Women in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Awards of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), together with other 11 woman scientists from various countries.
Vietnamese - Korean woman honoured for charity efforts in RoK

Nguyen Thi Tam Tinh has been selected by authorities in Seoul to become the first foreigner with Korean citizenship to receive the prestigious Daesang award in recognition of her dedication to charitable activities.
Seminar highlights strong research passion of Vietnamese women scientists in France

Vietnamese students and women scientists in France gathered at a seminar held in both in-person and online formats on March 12 in Paris to share their stories during the pursue of their passion for science.
Kon Tum Women’s Union launching the 2022 Program "Supporting women in border areas”

The Kon Tum Provincial Women's Union in collaboration with the Provincial Border Guards, the Women's Unions of Ben Tre, Dong Nai and Hanoi as well as Ben Tre Border Guards launched the 2022 program "Supporting women in border areas" in 04 border communes in Dak Glei and Ngoc Hoi districts. A total fund of over 900 million VND was mobilized for this launching.
Vietnamese women abroad promote mutual support

Organisations of Vietnamese women have developed strongly among the overseas Vietnamese community, helping connect Vietnamese people and promote their mutual support with practical activities.
Vietnamese women’s union in Malaysia provides free foreign languages to members

The Vietnamese women’s union in Malaysia on October 20 held the opening ceremony of free foreign language courses for members on the occasion of the 91st anniversary of the Vietnamese Women’s Union (October 20, 1930-2021) and the 11th anniversary of Vietnamese Women's Day.
Oversea Vietnamese receives US Presidential Award

Vicky Thao D. Nguyen is among 100 prominent people who received US President Barack Obama’s Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers in 2009.
An Overseas Vietnamese doctor devoted to charitable work

Bui Kim Hai, a popular Overseas Vietnamese family doctor in Belgium, has been actively involved in charity work to help her motherland and has served as a link between the two countries.
Vietnamese American girl collects shoes for orphans

A Vietnamese American girl, Paulina Nguyen from Santa Catalina in California, US, has created her own charity fund by collecting shoes for Vietnamese orphans, according to the Monterey County Herald newspaper.
First Vietnamese girl receives US Berklee College of Music scholarship

Than Trong Uyen Phuong, 23 years old, who won 7 gold medals at piano and organ contests organized by Yamaha, Casino, Kawai in Vietnam, has become the first Vietnamese student achieving a scholarship of the Piano Performance Department, Berklee College of Music in Boston, US.
An individual help to Vietnamese students in France

Le Ngoc Huong, otherwise known as “Aunt Bay”, says she will continue to support overseas Vietnamese students as long as she can.
Latest statistical analysis of women’s political, health, educational, cultural and social status in Iran

1. Women’s population in 2006 has been estimated above 34.600.000, which constitutes around 49% of the total population of the country. Women’s average population growth has been 1.52 in the last decade. More than 50% of women’s population in 2006 was under 25.
Overseas Vietnamese in Europe wish to have their own organization

On the occasion of a visit to some partner organizations of Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, in June. 2008, Vice President of VWU - Nguyen Thi Kim Thuy, as helped by the Vietnamese embassy in respective countries had cordial meetings with a number of overseas Vietnamese women who are residing, working and studying here.
Vietnamese carer wins Taiwanese literary award

Vi Thi Tuyet, a 39-year-old care assistant, has won a Taiwanese writing competition for immigrants.
Painter Van Duong Thanh – Ambassador of Vietnamese Culture

Painter Van Duong Thanh – Ambassador of Vietnamese Culture
Through 20 years of living far from the homeland, the nostalgia always wells up in the heart of painter Van Duong Thanh. In recent years, she has returned to Vietnam many times to establish painting studios and hold exhibitions.
Women of “Vietnam Glory”

Fifty-five overseas Vietnamese have won the title “Vietnam Glory” in the past three years; this year, for the first time, four women were honoured
Ha Giang’s king orange revived by a woman

In spite of no representative substances added, Ha Giang’s thick-peeled oranges can possibly be kept fresh for 30 days. This is thanks to Ms Praphin Sirisawat Lan, an overseas Vietnamese in ThaiLand.
Blind girl receives Master’s of Literature in US

VietNamNet Bridge – Though born blind, Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, 28, from Son Tay Town, Ha Tay Province, with her exceptional will graduated with a Master’s of Literature from the University of Arizona, the US
Self Discovery with Home Return

Tracey Nguyen, 30, a senior consultant on business strategy for IBM, has been invited by the United States State Department to speak in a program called “Speakers” in Viet Nam aimed at enhancing understanding between the two countries, which will run from April 2-6. The Vietnamese American hopes she relay her inspiration and experience to the businesswomen in Viet Nam.
Painting contest about Vietnam for Hungarian children launched

A painting competition for Hungarian children has been launched as part of activities held by the Vietnam Women Association in Hungary to further promote Vietnam and the Vietnamese community for Hungarian people who have little information about the country’s current development.
US songstress jazzes up Vietnam on second national tour

American singer Denise Mininfield's second tour of Vietnam will take her to the country's four largest cities beginning tomorrow, according to the US Consulate in HCM City.
Marriage between Vietnamese women and Korean men - A close connection and coordination between Vietnam and Republic of Korea should be established

To establish a hotline for marriages between Vietnamese women and Korean men was agreed to submit to Governments of Vietnam and Republic of Korea by Mrs. Kang Kim Sil, Korean Ambassador of Gender, Korean Former Minister of Justice and Mrs. Ha Thi Khiet, Member of the Party’s Central Committee, President of the Vietnam Women's Union and Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Committee for the Advancement of Women at a working session on Jan 8th, 2007 in the working visit of Mrs. Kang in Vietnam.
Viet-Aussie pianist to play in Ho Chi Minh City

Nineteen-year-old Vietnamese Australian pianist Nguyen Van Anh will perform at the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music this Friday.
Traditional Tet festival to embrace overseas Vietnamese

President Tran Duc Luong will deliver the welcome address at the traditional Tet festival with overseas Vietnamese dubbed “Spring in the Motherland” at the National Convention Centre on February 9. The festival is expected to attract the participation of around 1,000 overseas Vietnamese.
Overseas Vietnamese Girl Seeks Her Roots

What is special in a welcome-home gathering for Professor and Pharmacist Luu Trong Ho is the appearance of his youngest daughter, 27-year-old Luu Trong Xuan An, who was born in Canada and has been assistant for four years to a high-ranking politician in the Canadian Parliament.
Vietnamese language is modern and subtle enough for great works of literature

Writer Thuan, who is currently living in France and last year won the Vietnamese Writers' Association Award, sat down for an interview about her latest novel, T. Missing.
US-Vietnam VietHope organization helps homeland students

VietHope, a non-profit organization founded by Vietnamese Americans is set to offer 150 scholarships worth a total US$22,500 to poor university freshmen in Vietnam by 2007.
Vietnamese pianist gives performance in New York

Vietnamese pianist Nguyen Thuy Quynh gave a special performance at the Baisley Powell Elebash concert-hall in New York on the evening of December 12.
Overseas Vietnamese to be MC for APEC Gala Dinner

Louisa Huynh, MC of the “Talk Vietnam” show on Vietnam Television’s channel 4 (VTV4), will be the MC for the performance at the most important banquet of the 2006 APEC Week, the Gala Dinner.
Vietnamese women in Slovakia set up association

An association for Vietnamese women in Slovakia has been set up at its first congress in Bratislava.
US President Praises Outstanding Vietnamese Students

US President George Bush sent his compliments to outstanding Vietnam-origined graduates of secondary schools in Houston, Texas on August 8 for the ninth annual Vietnamese-American Youth Excellence Recognition program
Australian Vietnamese pianist: “I love Dan bau”

Van Anh has studied at the Sydney Music Institute since she was four, and obtained an Associate Diploma at nine. But in her heart the sound of Dan bau is lovely.
Something old made new again in a female artist exhibition

Van Duong Thanh's exhibition is a breath of fresh air for the Exhibition House in Hanoi because her paintings broach old topics through very new methods.
A Vietnamese Women Engineer Among Top Scientist

In 2001, she was inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame, an award given by WITI Foundation. WITI is considered the most prestigious award given to women who have made significant contributions in the fields of science and technology. The award inlcuded her in the list of the most internationally outstanding scientists.
Young Overseas Vietnamese Return to Homeland

They are young overseas Vietnamese who were born and educated abroad. They accept to face with challenges to come back to Viet Nam for living and working.
Vietnamese model wins Asian Face prize

Yet again, Ha Anh, A Vietnamese student in London, has won a modelling contest. This time it was the Asian Face competition in London.
Attention Needed to Save Women from Illegal Marriages to Foreigners

In the last three years, up to 32,000 Vietnamese women married foreigners, most of them were Korean and Chinese
Workshop discusses marriages with foreigners

Since 2003, more than 40,000 Vietnamese women have married foreigners, mostly from China, Taiwan, and the Republic of Korea. Most of the women came from southern cities and provinces such as Can Tho and Tay Ninh.
Ea Sola returns to stage with The Memory

Exploring the theme of non-violence, Vietnamese-French, choreographer Ea Sola's new dance work is set to dazzle audiences in the capital after premiering in Paris late last year
The old lady with 60 – year Vietnamese nationality in Tahiti Island

After 60 years of struggling to earn a living in Laos and Tahiti Island (France), Mrs. Pham Thi Le has returned to Vietnam to reunite with her family, after having no contact with them during this time. Her hometown is Ninh Hoa village, Khanh Hoa province. This is the story about Mrs. Pham Thi Le’s life and journey to return to her hometown and family
Two Vietnamese-French people contribute to their native country

Thanks to the new regulations of the Vietnamese Government on adoption, more and more foreigners are coming to Vietnam to adopt children.
Vietnamese-French star begins film career in homeland

Vietnamese-French TV anchor and singer Marjolaine Bui-The has taken the plunge as an actress and is shooting for her first film in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ms. Nguyet and News Kiosk in Phnom Penh

For over four years, overseas Vietnamese in Cambodia have been able to read hot news from the homeland on daily Vietnamese newspapers thanks to Ms. Nguyen Thi Nguyet’s news kiosk in Phnom Penh Capital.
Pham Quynh Anh becomes Star!

With the song “Bonjour Vietnam”, singer Pham Quynh Anh continues to affirm herself as a star. We would like to hereby introduce the newest article in a French Newspaper to you to know more about Quynh Anh from a foreigners’ point of view.
Expats in Laos keep mother tongue alive

An association of overseas Vietnamese in Laos have had great success in their unstinting efforts to preserve their national culture, ensuring the next generation will not forget the Vietnamese language and their country of origin.
Kim Lan Thai – a Vietnamese soul

‘Kim Lan Thai is what Western people call Dr. Thai Kim Lan, name first and then surname. Dr. Thai Kim Lan, a philosophy professor at Munich city in Germany is both a talented and beautiful women.
Get-together among patriotic Vietnamese Cambodian residents

A get-together hosted by the Resistance War Tradition Club of overseas Vietnamese Cambodian was held in Ho Chi Minh City on the 2nd April. More than 1,700 people participated, most of which originated from the Southern provinces.
Overseas Vietnamese student becomes Miss Asia in US

Vietnamese-American Jennifer Pham has become Miss Asia USA at a beauty pageant held in California.
Vietnam grabs five golds on opening day of Hanoi athletics

On the opening day of the Hanoi International Track and Field Open, Thursday, hosts Vietnam won five gold medals besides a silver and bronze medal each.
The issue of Vietnamese women marrying RoK men needs more attention from both sides: Vietnamese ambassador

Relevant agencies of Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) should have an objective, fair and practical view and conduct comprehensive research to protect the legitimate rights of Vietnamese bribes, said Pham Tien Van, Vietnamese ambassador to the RoK on April 27.
Vietnamese origin girl students in US win scholarships

Two students of Vietnamese origin have got prestigious scholarships against stiff competition to pursue studies at American and British universities.
Expats in Laos keep mother tongue alive

An association of overseas Vietnamese in Laos have had great success in their unstinting efforts to preserve their national culture, ensuring the next generation will not forget the Vietnamese language and their country of origin.
VWU response to the situation of Vietnamese women getting married to foreigners through brokers

Over recent days, the Vietnamese people and women inside and outside the country have been very poignant by the information about the situation of Vietnamese women getting married to foreigners from Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, etc. Especially the article “Vietnamese Young Women Coming to Korea – A Land of Hope” published by the Korean Daily Chosun on Apr. 21 aroused people’s anger.

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