The Foreign Ministry in coordination with the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 19 marking the International Francophonie Day (March 20).
Hanoi (VNA) – The Foreign Ministry in coordination with the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 19 marking the International Francophonie Day(M🎃arch 20).
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang addresses the event (Photo: VNA)
Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign MinisterDang Hoang Giang lauded the Francophone community for its achievements over thepast five decades in the fields of peace, security, economy, culture andsustainable development. He hailed the theme “Francophonewomen, resilient women” of the International Francophonie Day this year to honour women who have made contributions to the fightagainst COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic economic recovery to bring lives tothe “new normal”. According to him, Vietnam has madesubstantial contributions to the common development of the Francophonecommunity, including upholding the role of French language in the UnitedNations and actively assisting Francophone nations in coping with the pandemic. Vietnam will continue actively joining inefforts to strengthen solidarity and cooperation in the Francophone space for thesake of peace, stability and sustainable development in the world, he said.
Chief Representative for the Asia-Pacific of the OIF Chekou Oussouman speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Chekou Oussouman, Chief Representative for the Asia-Pacific of theOIF, for his part, affirmed that Francophone solidarity has been manifestedsince the onset of COVID-19 outbreak and this year’s theme is an appeal tohonour Francophone women. He also reiterated the OIF’s commitment to fosteringeconomic cooperation in Francophone space, including sending a Francophoneeconomic working group to Vietnam for a trip in October. On the occasion, Belgian Ambassador toVietnam Paul Jensen, who is also Chair of Ambassadors of the Groupof Francophone Embassies, Delegations and Institutions in Vietnam (GADIF) presentedGADIF awards to Prof. Vo Van Chuong, Dean of the French Faculty at Can ThoUniversity and Tran Cong Danh, manager of VPBank in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tran Cong Danh receives the GADIF award (Photo: VNA)
The annual awards aim to honour outstandingindividuals who made important contributions to popularising the French language inVietnam as well as ties between Vietnam and OIF. Participants at the event were treated tomusic performances staged by French and Vietnamese artists./.
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The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) is changing itself to become more comprehensive. Vietnam, as a member, is having a greater opportunity for development.
Promoting the role of the French language and assisting countries in educational and economic development are among the priorities of Chekou Oussouman, Chief Representative for the Asia-Pacific of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), during his term.
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.
At the ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang addresses the event (Photo: VNA) 
Chief Representative for the Asia-Pacific of the OIF Chekou Oussouman speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
Tran Cong Danh receives the GADIF award (Photo: VNA) 
