Vietnam Strengthens Ties with Overseas Community to Enhance Soft Power and National Standing
The Vietnamese government is strengthening its strategy to leverage its over 6.5 million expatriates in more than 130 countries as strategic assets and 'cultural ambassadors' promoting Vietnamese identity, intellect, and global aspirations. Efforts focus on preserving and spreading the Vietnamese language abroad and fostering good relations with host societies to boost national soft power and international standing.
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