Xuan Thieu beach in Da Nang city (Source: baodanang.vn)
Da Nang (VNA) - Within the framework of the ongoing 5th East Aꦦsian Seas (EAS) Congress, the 4th EAS Youth Forum (YF4) themed “Charting the future we wa📖nt: Engaging young champions for the ocean beyond 2015” kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on November 17.
Bringing together 75 young leaders from nine countries in the EAS region, namely Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Timor Leste and Vietnam, YF4 will empower young generations to be champions for the oceans and coasts of the region.
The event features interactions between young leaders and innovators in youth-led environmental movements and organisations for peer-to-peer learning discussions, team-building and creative sessions, and activities to enhance the youth’s skills on project development and management, fund-raising, use of social media and science and cross-cultural communication.
In the led-off session, the talent pool of young champions was introduced to the role of the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) in promoting the sustainable development of the East Asian seas, along with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These will serve as a framework for drafting a collective youth commitment to achieving the SDGs, which will be embodied in a Da Nang Youth Declaration. The week’s activities aim to provide the youth with the skills needed to generate implementable project proposals for the sustainable development of coasts and oceans in the region.
On the sidelines of the 5th EAS Congress, an exhibition themed “Building the blue economy and connecting partners” is being held with the aim of providing visitors an insight into the regional countries’ efforts and achievements in protecting the marine environment and developing the sea-based economy. The exhibition will run until November 21.
Held for the first time in Vietnam from November 16-21, the triennial congress is a forum for participants to exchange academic research results and management experience for the sustainable development of the coasts and oceans, especially the seas in East Asia.
The congress also provides a platform for organisations and stakeholders in the EAS region to determine crucial goals, commitment to establish the Agenda for sustainable development of the seas in East Asia, approve new targets of PEMSEA after 2015, and adopt the implementation of the plan for a self-sustained PEMSEA.-VNA
Authorities from the central city of Da Nang have set up an organising board for the fifth East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2015 slated for November 17-21 in the city.
A national organising board has recently been set up for the fifth East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress, slated for November 16-21 in the central city of Da Nang.
The fifth East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress will take place from November 16-21 in the central city of Da Nang, gathering 700 Vietnamese and foreign delegates.
A Vietnam has called for joint efforts to maintain the seas of East Asia as an environment of peace and stability, promote the enforcement of international laws, and ensure maritime safety.
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.
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.
Xuan Thieu beach in Da Nang city (Source: baodanang.vn)
