Hanoi, Feb. 10 -- The 8th Vietnamese-language proficiency test took place at Osaka University, Japan, on February 9, attracting contestants from 20 regions across the country. The participants included university students majoring in Vietnamese, translators, and professionals working in Vietnamese-related fields, as well as those with a keen interest in Vietnam, its people, and especially its cuisine. The youngest candidate was 8 years old, while the oldest, 70-year-old Yanagichi Taiyo, is a retired individual who frequently visits Vietnam to see his Vietnamese friends. He enjoys life in Vietnam and is learning the language to better integrate into the country, where he hopes to reside long-term. Among the constestants was 18-year-old Kag...