The year 2024 marks an important milestone in the work for overseas Vietnamese as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the implementation of Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW of the Politburo.
Gathering overseas Vietnamese resources
According to Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, 2024 is also the year of increasing activities connecting the overseas Vietnamese community and the country. Annual events such as Xuan Que Huong, Overseas Vietnamese delegation attending the Hung King's death anniversary, Overseas Vietnamese delegation visiting Truong Sa, Vietnam Summer Camp, Vietnamese language training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers... attract the participation of a large number of overseas Vietnamese from all over the world.
Community support for preserving and promoting the Vietnamese language continues to be strengthened, through the implementation of the Project on Vietnamese Language Honor Day in the Vietnamese community abroad. Typically, the donation of 5 Vietnamese bookcases to communities in Taiwan (China), France, Czech Republic, Australia and New Caledonia.
In addition, the huge resources from the overseas Vietnamese community have been strongly mobilized to contribute to the country's economic development. As of 2024, overseas Vietnamese have invested in 421 FDI projects with a total registered capital of up to 1.72 billion USD, the amount of remittances sent home in 2024 is estimated to reach 16 billion USD, continuing to be an important resource for the country's economic development in the context of the world economy and the countries where overseas Vietnamese live still facing many difficulties.
Notably, the participation of hundreds of Vietnamese intellectuals and experts abroad in scientific, technological and educational cooperation projects has made valuable contributions in many strategic areas.
In particular, the 4th Conference of Overseas Vietnamese and the Forum of Overseas Vietnamese Intellectuals and Experts in 2024 are an important highlight, gathering 500 delegates from 42 countries and more than 70 presentations on topics such as artificial intelligence, green economy, circular economy...
Delegates all highly appreciated the event, considering it a "Dien Hong Conference," demonstrating the Party and State's spirit of listening and respecting the voices of the overseas Vietnamese community.
In addition, overseas intellectuals and scientists were also invited to attend the National Conference on Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
Not only stopping at activities to promote community connection with the country, the work of protecting and supporting the Vietnamese community abroad was promptly implemented. The authorities quickly grasped information and supported Vietnamese people in areas affected by war, natural disasters, and fires.
In particular, the overseas Vietnamese community also showed a deep spirit of solidarity and sharing with their compatriots in the country, carrying out many charitable activities to help orphans and participate in the removal of temporary and dilapidated houses. In the face of heavy damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, overseas Vietnamese donated over 58 billion VND and a large amount of relief goods, expressing their attachment to their homeland.
The achievements in 2024 have affirmed the important role of overseas Vietnamese in the cause of national construction and development. At the same time, it is also a clear demonstration of the Party and State's care and concern for the overseas Vietnamese community.
“With these solid foundations, we believe that the overseas Vietnamese community will continue to play an important role as a bridge, contributing to bringing Vietnam further in the new era,” Ms. Hang emphasized.
To let Vietnamese people move towards an aspirational Vietnam
According to Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, Xuan Que Huong 2025 is not only a cultural and political event, but also a bridge connecting overseas Vietnamese communities around the world with their homeland. This is an opportunity for everyone to look towards an aspirational Vietnam, rising strongly in the new era, ready to accept challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.
“The year 2025 marks an important stage in the country’s development journey. Mobilizing resources from the overseas Vietnamese community is considered a strategic and key task, playing an important role in the country’s socio-economic development,” affirmed Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang.
First of all, the work on overseas Vietnamese needs to continue to be implemented synchronously, comprehensively and creatively. This is not only the task of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese but also the responsibility of the entire political system, the joint efforts of the whole society and overseas Vietnamese around the world.
According to Ms. Hang, all policies and guidelines related to the overseas Vietnamese community must be built on the spirit of great national unity, ensuring maximum promotion of the material and spiritual resources of overseas Vietnamese, while at the same time demonstrating the sentiments and responsibilities of the Party, State and people towards the community far from the Fatherland.
The focus of mobilizing overseas Vietnamese resources is to support the community to stabilize their lives, integrate well into the host country and develop strongly. This not only helps overseas Vietnamese increase their capacity to contribute to their homeland but also builds the image of a united and strong Vietnamese community globally.
At the same time, activities to care for and protect the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Vietnamese will be promoted, thereby strengthening the trust and close relationship between the overseas Vietnamese community and the country.
“In the new development context, we need to find new motivations to connect the community with each other and between the community and the homeland and country. Therefore, we need to constantly innovate methods of supporting and mobilizing the community to contribute to building the country, maximizing and fully promoting the community's potential.” - Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang shared.
In addition, creating a favorable policy environment is also a key factor. The State will continue to improve policies and laws to encourage overseas Vietnamese to invest, do business and contribute to the country.
Along with that, building an open and connected cultural space between the domestic and overseas Vietnamese communities will be a solid foundation to preserve national identity, arousing pride and responsibility towards the homeland of each overseas Vietnamese.
Ms. Hang believes that in the new era, promoting overseas Vietnamese resources is not only a goal but also a vivid manifestation of the spirit of great national unity. This is a great driving force for Vietnam to rise strongly and overcome challenges.
Over the past 20 years, we have witnessed the development in all aspects of the overseas Vietnamese community around the world. It is estimated that there are currently over 6 million Vietnamese people living in over 130 countries and territories, including over 600,000 intellectuals and experts. Over the past year, despite many difficulties and challenges, the overseas Vietnamese community has been basically stable, and its role and position in society have been enhanced.”
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang
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