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A training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers abroad, which serves as a bridge connecting Vietnamese expats with their homeland, closed in Hanoi on August 28.
en.vietnamplus.vnHere are the latest accessible developments about the Vietnamese language.
Overseas Vietnamese language initiatives: Several reports in 2023–2025 highlight ongoing efforts to preserve and promote Vietnamese among overseas communities. Projects endorsed by the Vietnamese government aim to honor the language abroad, with designated Language Day observances and teacher networks to support Vietnamese education overseas. These efforts connect diaspora learners with Vietnam’s cultural heritage and aim to sustain language use across generations.[3][4][5]
Global promotion and media involvement: The Vietnamese language movement has gained visibility through government-backed media programs and multilingual content produced by national outlets. Initiatives include teaching materials, skits, and digital platforms designed to engage learners worldwide, alongside coverage of overseas language activities by national news agencies. These efforts seek to broaden Vietnamese language reach and support community-based learning globally.[4][5]
Language day and ambassador programs: In recent years, September 8 has been designated as Vietnamese Language Day in overseas communities, with related ambassador contests to promote language proficiency and cultural engagement among expatriates and foreign nationals. Such programs aim to foster sustained interest in Vietnamese beyond Vietnam’s borders.[2][5]
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A training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers abroad, which serves as a bridge connecting Vietnamese expats with their homeland, closed in Hanoi on August 28.
en.vietnamplus.vnSeptember 8 will become an annual day for honouring the Vietnamese language under a decision signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the approval of a project to honour it among the Vietnamese community abroad in the 2023-2030 period. A set of Vietnamese language teaching textbooks have been launched at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev.
vietnamnet.vnThe press and media are playing a pivotal role in strengthening the presence of the Vietnamese language and expanding its reach within overseas Vietnamese communities. Through news articles, reports, teaching programs, and digital platforms, information on preserving, learning, and using Vietnamese is continuously disseminated, thereby fostering social consensus and connecting generations of overseas Vietnamese with their roots.
vietnamtimes.thoidai.com.vnThe 2025 Vietnamese language ambassador contest, running from March 29 to July 27, is open to Vietnamese expatriates as well as foreign nationals living abroad who have a passion for Vietnamese culture and possess strong proficiency in the language.
vietnamnews.vnVietnamese language helps overseas Vietnamese connect with homeland
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