Overseas Vietnamese to Expand Contribution Avenues Under New Policy

The Communist Party of Vietnam's Politburo issued Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW on August 2, 2026, concerning work related to overseas Vietnamese. This resolution is expected to usher in a new phase of development in supporting the overseas Vietnamese community, aligning with the nation's development requirements in an era of deep global integration, digital transformation, and innovation. The resolution marks a new step forward in the thinking about work concerning overseas Vietnamese. The Vietnamese government plans to create an environment where overseas Vietnamese can contribute to national development, and this resolution is part of those specific measures. Under Vietnam's one-party system, strengthening ties with overseas compatriots is considered a crucial strategy for domestic economic development and expanding the country's influence in the international arena. In particular, the utilization of the expertise and networks of overseas Vietnamese is deemed indispensable for enhancing national competitiveness, especially in the rapidly advancing fields of digitalization and innovation in recent years. Furthermore, against the backdrop of complex relations with China, Vietnam aims to build diverse international partnerships to sustain economic growth and maintain national stability. The presence of overseas Vietnamese may play a significant role in these diplomatic strategies as well.