​“It can be affirmed that overseas Vietnamese compatriots have become increasingly important resources, both in terms of economic resources, intellectual resources and "soft" resources, contributing to the development of the country. ", Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu, Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese affairs.

The overseas Vietnamese community continues to integrate deeply into the host society in all fields and is an important resource contributing to the country's development - both in terms of economic resources and intellectual resources and “soft” resources, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Economically, according to the World Bank, since 2010, Vietnam has always been one of the countries receiving the most remittances. In 2021, despite the serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of remittances sent to Vietnam still increased by about 10% compared to 2020. The total amount of remittances remitted to Vietnam in recent years is approaching the amount of 200 billion USD.

Overseas Vietnamese participated in the Spring of Friendship Festival 2021 in Dong Nai and offered incense at the Tran Bien Temple of Literature.

In terms of trade, hundreds of thousands of overseas Vietnamese businessmen have actively supported, invested, promoted import and export, contributing to the implementation of the campaign "Vietnamese people give priority to using Vietnamese goods" in the community.

In the fields of science and technology, innovation and high - quality human resources, the achievements of the overseas Vietnamese community are increasingly remarkable. It is estimated that there are between 500,000 and 600 thousand highly qualified businessmen and intellectuals, accounting for 10 - 12% of the overseas Vietnamese community, which is concentrated in developed countries such as the US (with about 50%), France, Australia, Canada, Russia and Eastern Europe…

Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals have gathered and participated in "donation plans" for many important domestic issues, such as technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and innovation, pandemic prevention and control, economic development model…. The "soft" resources of the overseas Vietnamese community have been contributing to improving the country's image and position, enhancing the relations between Vietnam and countries around the world as the role, position and influence of the overseas Vietnamese community in the host country are increasingly enhanced and expanded, deeply participating in all aspects of life in the host country such as politics, economy, science and technology, culture and art….

In particular, the overseas Vietnamese community always has a strong attachment to the homeland. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite many difficulties, they enthusiastically responded to the call of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee. In the two years 2020 - 2021, people have donated about 115 billion VND to support the country and many medical equipment for the pandemic prevention and control and the COVID-19 vaccine fund. In addition, overseas medical experts and doctors have actively donated plans, shared experiences or volunteered to return home to participate in the fight against the pandemic.

On December 31 of 2021, the Government issued Resolution No. 169/NQ-CP promulgating the Government's action plan on overseas Vietnamese affairs for the period 2021 - 2026, which sets out the tasks and solutions to concretize Conclusion No. 12-KL/TW of the Politburo. The overseas Vietnamese affairs will continue to be implemented more strongly and comprehensively as required by the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress and Conclusion 12-KL/TW, in order to better express the sentiments and responsibilities of the Party and State in taking care of the overseas Vietnamese community, and at the same time encouraging and creating conditions for overseas Vietnamese to turn their heart to homeland.

In order to more effectively promote the resources of overseas Vietnamese to contribute to the development of the country, it is necessary to implement a number of specific measures, as follows:

Firstly, it is neccessary  to step up the extensive dissemination, mastery and propaganda of policies, directions and tasks on working for overseas Vietnamese; on that basis, develop and implement action plans and programs, including the Government's Action Program on overseas Vietnamese affairs in the 2021-2026 period.

Secondly, innovate, diversify forms, and be flexible in measures to mobilize Vietnamese people abroad, focusing on the young generation, people with prestige and influence in the community; thereby nurturing and strengthening the affection for the homeland, and at the same time raising awareness and sense of responsibility in consolidating the great national unity.

Thirdly, develop synchronous measures, strengthen and support overseas Vietnamese associations; promote the role of the Association for Liaison with overseas Vietnamese and relatives' Associations in maintaining an information channel on the situation of overseas Vietnamese in the host country and connecting overseas Vietnamese with local authorities; research and develop mechanisms and plans for regular coordination between domestic socio-political organizations and overseas Vietnamese associations.

Fourthly, implement comprehensive measures to support the people, especially in disadvantaged areas to have solid legal positions, stable lives, economic development, law compliance and favorable conditions for integration in the local society.

Fifthly, continue to improve the legal system, reform administrative procedures, and synchronously deploy policies related to overseas Vietnamese; reform administrative procedures are carried out towards the transparency and efficiency.

Sixthly, to encourage and create conditions for overseas Vietnamese to make active contributions to the cause of national construction and defense; encourage the establishment and support to improve the status of local networks, business associations, enterprises and intellectual associations; strengthen the organization of forums and seminars to connect overseas Vietnamese with the country, then, provide information on undertakings, policies, investment environment, scientific and technological activities, projects which the overseas Vietnamese can participate in; build a database and network to connect overseas businessmen and intellectuals; improve the mechanism for receiving, processing, responding to, applying and promoting effectively the ideas and contributions of overseas Vietnamese; continue to promote the role of overseas Vietnamese in people-to-people diplomacy.

Seventhly, diversifying activities to support overseas Vietnamese to preserve the Vietnamese language, promote the cultural identity and fine traditions of the nation; promptly solve problems related to the community's spiritual, belief and religious needs.

Eighthly, renewing the content, methods and thinking about foreign information work for overseas Vietnamese. Diversifying methods of information transmission, focusing on timely, complete and accurate information on digital content.

Ninthly, continue to build the coordination mechanism and consolidate the organizational apparatus; increase resources to carry out work on overseas Vietnamese./.