Prensa Latina reporter highlights VNA’s role in providing insights into Vietnam
Veteran war correspondent Luis Manuel Arce Isaac from Prensa Latina praised the VNA’s foreign service information strategy and its widespread cooperation with media agencies worldwide.
Veteran war correspondent Luis Manuel Arce Isaac from Latin American news agency Prensa Latina. (Photo: VNA)
Havana (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has provided the world with insights into Vietnam’s journey since the previous century, according to veteran war correspondent Luis Manuel Arce Isaac from Latin American news agency Prensa Latina.
Speaking to VNA correspondents in Havana on the occasion of the VNA’s 80th traditional day (September 15), the reporter expressed admiration for the VNA's current status as one of the world’s leading advanced and modern news agencies.
Comparing his experiences working alongside VNA colleagues during the war, he wanted to witness these changes first-hand. He particularly noted the impressive development of the VNA's team, especially the younger generation, which made veteran correspondents like him proud. Luis Manuel Arce Isaac affirmed that the VNA's historical role deserves recognition and will continue to be affirmed in the future.
He described the VNA as "a small window to the world" during Vietnam's struggle for independence. Today, however, it has transformed into "a vast space" connecting Vietnam with all the continents and being followed globally. This remarkable progress, he said, is a result of tireless efforts, a spirit of dedication, and effective information policies that accurately reflect both domestic realities and international issues.
Luis Manuel Arce Isaac also praised the VNA’s foreign service information strategy and its widespread cooperation with media agencies worldwide. He highlighted the agreements and partnerships that the VNA has signed with news agencies across all continents, including that of Cuba, as a testament to mutual respect, credibility, and sustainable cooperation.
Discussing the partnership between the VNA and Prensa Latina, he called it a beautiful symbol of solidarity and friendship between revolutionary journalists and patriots. He affirmed that this is one of the strongest and most enduring collaborations among international news agencies globally. Concluding his remarks, he said: "Congratulations to this eternal brotherhood!"/.
As a state news agency and a primary source of information for the media, the VNA has played an essential role in providing and disseminating news on the people, events, politics, economy, policies, progress, and development of Vietnam and Cambodia to domestic and international audiences.
The Vietnam News Agency, with its network of 30 overseas bureaus located in most key regions around the world, serves as an important link connecting overseas Vietnamese with their homeland.
Alejandro Gomez Vega, Vice President of Cuba's Prensa Latina news agency, has hailed the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) as a bridge of friendship, fostering friendship and mutual understanding between Vietnam and nations worldwide, including Cuba.
Taking place over 19 days, the exhibition was a highlight of celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. It not only reviewed milestones of the past eight decades but also inspired patriotism, national pride, and aspirations for sustainable growth and integration.
The moves were made in response to an appeal from the Vietnam Red Cross Society, marking the 65th anniversary of Vietnam – Cuba diplomatic relations (December 2, 1960–2025) and highlighting the enduring solidarity between the two nations.
A representative of the Vietnam Farmers’ Union expressed her hope that FAO will continue to accompany Vietnam in promoting high-tech and environmentally friendly agriculture, delivering tangible benefits to farmers.
The close attention and guidance from Party and State leaders, the encouragement from central and local agencies, along with the trust from both domestic and international press agencies and the public have formed a tremendous source of motivation for VNA journalists to fulfil their mission as the nation’s key multimedia wire service and a strategic and trusted information centre of the Party and the State.
Exploiting the common lure of “easy jobs with high salaries”, the suspects recruited and sold 13 victims from rural western communes of Nghe An to companies operating scams in the Golden Triangle.
The exchange programme with 34 senior and mid-level leaders and managers from Russia includes nine thematic sessions held at the academy and three practical thematic activities at various ministries, agencies, and localities.
Launched in 2021 across six provinces and cities, the Bien Hoa Air Base Dioxin Remediation Project has already supported more than 32,000 people with disabilities, including AO/dioxin victims, meeting over 60% of its targets. It will soon be extended to Ca Mau and Quang Ngai provinces.
According to the ministry, in recent days some individuals have exploited public attention on the CIC case to spread false claims of “data leaks” at other agencies and organisations.
With a network of 30 bureaus in countries and territories, the VNA has provided timely and objective articles on the local and regional situation, while helping international friends better understand Vietnam’s foreign policies, socio-economic strategies and achievements.
Over the past eight decades, the Vietnam News Agency has proved its irreplaceable role as both the loyal and powerful voice of the Vietnamese Party and State, and as a national media organisation with superior capabilities and innovation to meet the requirements of the digital media era, said President of the Venezuela-based Latin America multinational broadcaster teleSUR Patricia Villegas.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) stands as Vietnam’s key media organisation, extending its influence beyond national borders to become a strategic source of accurate information about Vietnam, stated Norland Rosendo González, Director of Cuba’s National News Agency (ACN).
The latest initiatives followed this year’s National Day (September 2) celebrations, which saw nine significant projects in the city completed or inaugurated.
The Cambodian journalist said he prefers citing the VNA because of its role as Vietnam’s national news agency, entrusted for decades with delivering official information on the Vietnamese Party, State, and Government’s policies, guidelines and laws during wartime or peacetime.
The VNA provides multimedia news in many languages, and its reports on Vietnam are widely used and have certain influence in the world, according to a Chinese journalist.
The official praised the VNA’s content quality, presentation methods, as well as timely and diverse coverage, particularly major political and diplomatic events between the two countries.
Students are covered by the health insurance fund for 100% of the cost of inpatient examinations and treatment at primary health facilities nationwide.
The official likened the VNA to Vietnam’s unofficial embassy, stressing that this is very important, as in its role, the agency can deliver information from all corners, engage in exchanges, and access diverse sources of information.
Ling, who is also a former chief representative of China's Xinhua News Agency in Hanoi, affirmed that the VNA has played a vital role in guiding public opinion and significantly contributed to Vietnam’s achievements in nearly 40 years of the “Doi moi” (renewal) process.
Farmers across Quang Ninh province are stepping up efforts to protect the environment, with the chapters of the provincial Farmers' Union adopting creative and practical initiatives that have raised awareness and responsibility among members.
Sokmom Nimul, Director General of Cambodia's national news agency AKP, emphasised that the VNA has always played a significant role in Vietnam’s press system. Since its establishment on September 15, 1945, the agency has served as the official voice of the Party and State, disseminating policies, statements, decisions, and viewpoints to all sectors of Vietnamese society.
