Gifts presented to persons with disabilities (Source: VNA)
The Prime Minister has signed a decision to establish a National Committee for Vietnamese Persons with Disabilities.
Under the decision, the Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs is the Chairperson of the committee, while the Vice Chairperson is the ministry’s Deputy Minister.
Committee members include deputy ministers of Home Affairs; Finance; Planning and Investment; Justice; Health; Education and Training; Culture, Sports and Tourism; Construction; Transport; Information and Communications; and Science and Technology; as well as leaders of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, the Vietnam Federation on Disability, the Vietnamese Women’s Union, the Association for the Support of Vietnamese Handicapped and Orphans, the Vietnam Blind Association, and Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange.
The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs is the permanent office of the committee.
The committee is responsible for helping the Prime Minister steer the coordination between ministries, sectors and localities in dealing with issues related to disabled people.
Specifically, it studies and proposes annual and five-year plans on disability affairs, while intensifying international cooperation in this field, promoting the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Asian and Pacific Decade of Persons with Disabilities, and inspecting the implementation of the Law for the Disabled and other policies for persons with disabilities.
Vietnam is now home to around 6.7 million persons with disabilities, accounting for 7.8 percent of its population.-VNA
Despites a number of setbacks, the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (VAVA) has persevered in its attempt to seek justice for Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims over the past decade.
The promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities has been high on Vietnam’s agenda, said Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN).
More companies in Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces are hiring employees with disabilities because of their high productivity and diligence, according to HCM City-based Disability Research and Capacity Development Centre.
Authorities of Quang Ngai province had a working session on integrated educational for children with disabilities with a delegation from the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) organisation on September 21.
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.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
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.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
Gifts presented to persons with disabilities (Source: VNA)
