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Vietnam overseas Vietnamese policy shift

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Vietnam has introduced Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, a new policy framework effective August 2, 2026, to manage affairs concerning the overseas Vietnamese community. This resolution replaces the previous Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW, which had been in effect for over twenty years. The policy designates the diaspora—estimated at over 6.5 million people across more than 130 countries—as a “strategic resource” for national development, strength, and defense. Rather than focusing solely on mobilization and support, the state aims to act as a facilitator, creating institutional mechanisms to harness the community’s expertise in technology, management, and international networks. Following the resolution, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese launched outreach programs in New Zealand, Taiwan, and Japan. Recent developments emphasize the role of the diaspora in cultural diplomacy, with experts viewing the community as “cultural ambassadors” who promote national identity globally. In September 2026, these principles were applied to the strategic partnership with Belarus, where the community was identified as a “valuable resource for national development and defense.” In October 2026, the government expanded its approach to human resource management through Decree 371/2026/ND-CP. This decree grants foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam more flexible recruitment powers, allowing them to recruit Vietnamese citizens directly provided they notify authorities and use official job exchange platforms. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has emphasized at the 33rd Diplomatic Conference that the state must transition from merely attracting resources to “effectively transforming them into tangible results for national innovation and development,” seeking to create sustainable ecosystems that connect global experts and scientists with domestic needs. Individual contributions from the diaspora are increasingly manifesting in practical sectors. In Australia, Dr. Nguyễn Hữu Lệ has utilized international telecommunications experience to support the TMA Innovation Park in Quy Nhơn. In the United States, Dr.

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