Vietnamese people

At the centre in Gunma prefecture (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Authorities of many Japanese localities have established one-stop-shop consultation centres to support foreigners, including Vietnamese labourers living and working in the country. This is part of a policy package approved by the Japanese Government, including a plan to set up about 100 centres of this kind to provide advices and support for foreigners in Japan. Notably, most of the centres have provided services in the Vietnamese language. The one in Gunma prefecture, where about 5,950 Vietnamese are working and living, is a case in point. Established in June 2019 and officially becoming operational on July 1, the centre is now providing consultation services in Vietnamese and four other languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese. Director of the centre Tatsuya Koase told Vietnam News Agency that Gunma is home to many foreigners who often face many difficulties due to cultural differences, … [Read more...] about Consultation in mother tongue benefits Vietnamese people in Japan

The “FAVIJA Kansai Cup 2019” kicked off in early October and the final round took place on October 13, right after the typhoon made landfall in Japan. It was held by the football association of Vietnamese people in Japan (FAVIJA) under the sponsorship of the Vietnamese embassy in the country. Participating teams' representatives pose for a group photo The tourney, held in Osaka city in Japan’s central region, saw the participation of 34 teams of OVs in the country which were divided into eight groups. FC Kazoku triumphed at the tournament, followed by FC NTO, Huu FC and Thanh Hoa Osaka FC. FAVIJA Chairman Do Quang Ba said the top four will compete at a football tournament for OVs across Japan slated for November. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Football tourney in Japan supports Vietnamese people after disaster

Vietnamese people in Japan attend a technology seminar in Japan (Photo:VNA) Yamamoto said foreigners and the Vietnamese community in particular have become an important part of the province’s socio-economic development. Ambassador Nam, for his part, expressed his hope that ties between Vietnamese localities and Gunma will keep growing under his leadership. He told his host that the Vietnamese embassy in Japan plans to establish a Vietnamese association in Gunma in support of the Vietnamese living in need. The diplomat lauded Gunma for holding the Gunma – Vietnam exchange festival, thus improving mutual understanding between the peoples of the two countries and opening up a new period for ties between Gunma and Vietnamese localities. As of the late October 2018, there were over 5,900 Vietnamese people living in and working in Gunma, accounting for 0.3 percent of the local population. More than 3,400 of those are trainees, or 41.5 percent of the total foreign ones in … [Read more...] about Japan’s Gunma Governor commits support to Vietnamese people

Academician Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan, Chairwoman and CEO of the Advanced International Joint Stock Company (AIC), has been conferred Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun for her important contributions to the development of Japan. Academician Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Nhan (L) receives Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun from Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio. (Photo: VNA) At a recent award ceremony in Hanoi, Lijima Isao, Special Advisor to the Japanese Cabinet, said the 49-year-old academician is the youngest awarded with the order since 1875. As Chairwoman and CEO of the AIC, Nhan has supported the Japanese eloquence contest over the past 16 years, creating opportunities for 700 Vietnamese students to visit Japan. Her company has hosted cherry blossom festivals in many cities and provinces across Vietnam, thus boosting Vietnamese people’s understanding about Japan and their sentiments towards the nation, as well as Japanese investment in Vietnam. A … [Read more...] about Female Vietnamese academician receives Japan’s noble order

Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia in collaboration with the Vietnamese Women’s Club in the host nation on October 19 organised the first Ao dai (traditional long dress) contest for Vietnamese women living and working in the country. The event was part of the activities to celebrate the Vietnamese Women’s Day (October 20). Twenty contestants and most of the women observing the event wore Ao Dai with immense pride. Two first, two second and two third prizes were presented to the most excellent contestants under and over the age of 30. An art performance was organised in the framework of the contest, drawing the participation of many Vietnamese nationals in Malaysia and the embassy’s staff. A similar event was held in Vientiane by the women’s board under the Vietnamese people association in Laos on the day, attracting 100 contestants./.  VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Women’s Day observed in Malaysia, Laos