Prime Minister stresses importance of rail transport
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the year-beginning launch of forces for the upgrade of the Nha Trang - Saigon rail route at Thap Cham Station in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on January 26.
The launch of forces for the upgrade of the Nha Trang - Saigon rail route on January 26 (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Thuan (VNA) – Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh attended the year-beginning launch of forces for the upgrade ofthe Nha Trang - Saigon rail route at Thap Cham Station in the south-centralprovince of Ninh Thuan on January 26.
The upgrade of the 411km section, part of a project on renovating the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City railroute, has a total investment of nearly 1.1 trillion VND (46.8 million USD)funded by the state budget, and it traverses theprovinces of Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Dong Nai and Binh Duong, and HCM City.
Addressing the launch, PM Chinh saiddeveloping comprehensive infrastructure, especially transport one,is a top priority of the Party and State and also one of the three targetedstrategic breakthroughs.
He highlighted the important role ofrail transport throughout the country’s history, noting that rail transportholds many advantages and is critical to socio-economic development, defence,and security safeguarding.
Developing transport infrastructure,including railways, is a task of not only the Transport Ministry but also otherministries, sectors, and localities, the PM noted, affirming the Government’sconsistent attention and strong directions to ensure progress and quality oftransport projects.
PM Pham Minh Chinh (front, centre) and other officials inspect the building of Nha Trang - Cam Lam Expressway on January 26. (Photo: VNA)
The sameday, PM Chinh examined the construction of Nha Trang - Cam Lam Expressway, partof the North - South Expressway project, in Khanh Hoa.
NhaTrang - Cam Lam Expressway is over 49km long, from Dien Tho commune of DienKhanh district to Cam Thinh Tay commune of Cam Ranh city.
The roadis invested with over 5.5 trillion VND through public - private partnership,including nearly 3 trillion VND from the state budget and 2.5 trillion VND fromthe Son Hai Group. Its construction started in September 2021./.
The Vietnamese railway sector should identify major pillars to grow further in 2023, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy said at a recent conference held by Vietnam Railways (VNR).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the transport sector to absolutely prevent corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena in transport projects.
Vietnam always welcomes foreign investors, including those from China, in the spirit of “harmonious interests, shared risks,” Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed.
The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang has decided to invest 6.8 trillion VND (207 million USD) to construct an expressway connecting with its neighbour, Ha Giang province.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 25 inspected the progress of a 40.2-km expressway project connecting the two northern provinces of Tuyen Quang and Phu Tho, which is funded with the central and local budgets.
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 agency’s centre for digital contents and communications (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.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
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.
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.
The launch of forces for the upgrade of the Nha Trang - Saigon rail route on January 26 (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh (front, centre) and other officials inspect the building of Nha Trang - Cam Lam Expressway on January 26. (Photo: VNA) 
