Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnameseembassies in Cambodia and Algeria hosted celebrations for the upcomingtraditional Lunar New Year (Tet) on January 19.
Ambassador to Cambodia Thach Du recognised thesignificant contributions of overseas Vietnamese to the homeland’s socio-economic-culturaldevelopment and international cooperation.
He highlighted the growing relations between Vietnam and Cambodia, noting thatVietnam is currently the fifth biggest investor and the third largest tradepartner of Cambodia.
As of October 2016, two-way trade surpassed 2.38billion USD, he cited.
The Ambassador reiterated the Party and State’sconsistent viewpoint of regarding the Vietnamese community abroad andparticularly in Cambodia as an indispensable part of the Vietnamese nation.
He revealed that Vietnam and Cambodia will joinhands to host a number of activities to mark the 50th founding anniversary oftheir diplomatic ties (June 24, 1967) this year.
Meanwhile, Ambassador to Algeria Pham Quoc Truunderlined Vietnam’s achievements in politics, tourism and economics in 2016.
Vietnam and Algeria have enhanced collaboration in various fields, he said,referring to the positive developments in the bilateral economic-tradepartnership.
He noted that Algeria is the fourth biggestexport market of Vietnam in Africa with the export turnover reaching nearly 270million USD in 2016.
Vietnam also invested in oil and gas production inAlgeria. The oil and gas joint venture between Vietnam, Algeria and Thailandbegan commercial operation since 2015, pumping around 18,000 barrels per day.
Labour cooperation saw a boom in the 1980s and1990s with thousands of Vietnamese experts and workers working in Algeria in arange of sectors, from education, healthcare to agriculture and construction,Tru said.
He added that the two countries will celebratethe 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2017 with activities aimed atreinforcing and enhancing their long-standing rapports and multi-facedcooperation.-VNA
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched an exhibition cum trade fair honouring traditional crafts in Hanoi on January 18 on the occasion of upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Officials from the Cambodian province of Kampong Speu extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to the administration and people of Vinh Long while visiting the southwestern province on January 18.
A wide range of cultural activities are taking place in the Old Quarter and the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi to welcome the Year of the Rooster.
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.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
