Students at Dao Vien Primary School in Yen Son District of the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang take part in a morning exercise session. (Photo:VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) -♛ Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a NationalAction Programme on Zero Hunger, aiming to ensureenough food and nutrition for all citizens.
The programme ispart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No 2 which focuses onsustainable solutions to eradicate hunger in all its forms by 2030 and toachieve food security. The programmeprioritises the reduction of malnutrition among children under two by 2025. More specifically,a target has been set to reduce the ratio of children under two who are a lowheight for their age (stunted) to less than 20 percent across most of the country, and 25 percent for children inmountainous areas in the northern and Central Highland regions. The target forchildren under two who are a low weight for their height or a low weight fortheir age has been set at below 5 percent. Social policies tosupport pregnant women and provide children with adequate nutrition are alsoincluded in the programme. Under the NationalAction Programme on Zero Hunger, to develop a sustainable food system, farmersshould become members of co-operatives and production chains to allowsmall-scale farming households to enjoy increased productivity and incomes andavoid waste through the use of new technologies. Improving naturaldisaster forecasting and warnings is also one of the targets. Funding will besourced from the national programme on poverty reduction, and is expected tocost over 545 billion VND (23.7 million USD), including nearly 34 billion VND (1.5million USD) for the first phase from 2018-20, and over 511 billion VND (22.2million USD) for the second phase from 2021-25. According to theMinistry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam’s poverty rate fell from46.9 percent in 1990-92 to 9 percent in 2010-12.
The number of poorhouseholds nationwide had fallen to 7 percent at the end of 2017, according tothe Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
ಞ According to the Food andAgriculture Organisation, Vietnam had achieved the first phase of SustainableDevelopment Goal No 2 by cutting its poverty rate by half in 2015, and lookingto address poverty as a whole by 2020.
However, malnutrition remains a bigproblem, especially in rural and mountainous areas. The Zero Hunger Challenge waslaunched by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2012. The ZeroHunger vision reflects five elements from within the sustainable developmentgoals, which taken together, can end hunger, eliminate all forms ofmalnutrition, and build inclusive and sustainable food systems. -VNA
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) will continue accompanying Vietnam and supporting the country to implement underway programmes and projects, Assistant Director-General and FAO Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific Kundhavi Kadiresan has said.
Poverty alleviation and hunger eradication has been a consistent priority for Vietnam and the country is committed to achieving these goals in cooperation with the international community, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said in Hanoi on December 13.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung has asked for strict implementation of the Zero Hunger Action Programme of Vietnam by 2025 after it is approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Students at Dao Vien Primary School in Yen Son District of the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang take part in a morning exercise session. (Photo:VNA) 
