NA Chairwoman visits policy beneficiary families in Quang Nam, Da Nang
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on July 20 visited and presented gifts to policy beneficiary families in Da Nang city and central Quang Nam province on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the Vietnam Invalids and Martyrs Day.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (fifth from left) visits the family of a heroic mother in Tam Ky, Quang Nam (Photo: VNA)
Quang Nam (VNA) - National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan onJuly 20 visited and presented gifts to policy beneficiary families in Da Nangcity and central Quang Nam province on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of theVietnam Invalids and Martyrs Day.
Visiting families of Vietnamese heroic mothers’, martyrs’ and wounded soldiers,the NA Chairwoman, on behalf of the Party and State, expressed profound gratitudeto wounded soldiers, war martyrs and revolutionary contributors for theirsacrifice and service during the cause of national liberation, construction anddefence.
Many activities to express gratitude to martyrs, war invalids and otherrevolution contributors are being held nationwide on the occasion.
The Vietnam Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27) is a special chance for theentire country to commemorate millions of martyrs and war invalids whosacrificed their lives and health during the wars.
In 1947, just two years after President Ho Chi Minh delivered the declarationof independence, the first decree on preferential policies for war invalids andfallen soldiers was issued.
The same year, July 27 was designated as the national war invalids day, whichwas later renamed the War Invalids and Martyrs Day, to call on the entirecommunity to support war invalids and martyrs’ families in acknowledgement oftheir contributions to the nation./.
A 460-page book featuring heroic Vietnamese mothers in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue was released on July 13, ahead of the 73rd War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27.
A meeting will be held for Heroic Vietnamese Mothers nationwide as part of activities to mark the 73rd War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day, said Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung on July 13.
A new exhibition to be held on Con Dao Island from July 17 will look at the horrible conditions Vietnamese patriots faced when they were captured during the resistance wars against the French and the US.
A grand requiem ceremony was held at Vietnam – Laos International Martyrs’ Cemetery in the central province of Nghe An on July 18 night, on the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of Day of Martyrs and Invalids (July 27).
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
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Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.