Theodore M. Hammett was a supply officer in Việt Nam in 1968–1969 and authored Entwined with Vietnam. This piece originally appeared on Substack at: oldfartted.substack.com and has been edited by Việt Nam News for space in print with author''s approval
Preserving and promoting the Vietnamese language within the overseas Vietnamese community is not only a cultural necessity, but also a vital foundation for strengthening national identity and community cohesion across generations.
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With more than 40,000 Vietnamese nationals living and working in the country, teaching Vietnamese to younger generations is essential to maintaining links with their national roots.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Quốc Nghị from the University of Paris-Saclay affirmed that the 14th National Party Congress marks a pivotal milestone, ushering in a new phase of development with a clear spirit of innovation.
The Vietnamese-born former French legislator stressed that the 14th National Party Congress reflects Việt Nam’s clear ambition to rise as a leading strategic actor, recognised among emerging powers not only in the region but also globally.
For overseas Vietnamese communities, including those in Japan, the Congress conveys a powerful message that Việt Nam is entering a new era of national rise in which all Vietnamese, wherever they reside, are invited to contribute.
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