Vietnam News Agency holds first television festival
The Vietnam News Agency organised its first television festival on August 18 to mark the 7th anniversary of the first broadcast of the agency’s TV channel – Vnews.
Excellent television works are honoured at the Vietnam News Agency's first television festival (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency organised its first televisionfestival on August 18 to mark the 7th anniversary of the first broadcastof the agency’s TV channel – Vnews.
Speaking at the event, General Director of the Vietnam News Agency Nguyen DucLoi underlined that VNews, which specialises in mainstream news, has become oneof the main national TV channels.
The TV channel has made significant contributions to popularizing accurate andtimely information, countering false information, thus serving Party andGovernment’s leadership as well as meeting information demands of both domesticand foreign audience, he highlighted.
Meanwhile, VNews Director Nguyen Thien Thuat stressed that VNews hasestablished a foothold in the country’s television journalism. The VNewschannel has covered 63 cities and provinces, 30 countries and territoriesworldwide along with significant domestic and international events.
A ceremony was held at the Vietnam News Agency headquarters the same day topresent awards honouring standout television works in diverse categories aswell as individuals and organisations who contributed to the development of theTV channel. The awards included “Standout reporter”, “Golden hand”, “Excellenttelevision works”, “Excellent camerawoman” and “Versatile reporter”, amongothers.
VNews aired its first news programme on August 25, 2010. From its humblebeginning with only several news programmes a day, now the channel broadcasts aroundthe clock with 24 news programmes and 30 specialised shows a day. BesidesVietnamese programmes, the channel airs daily Chinese and English newsprogrammes along with weekly French and Spanish news bulletins.
VNews is one of the two units assigned by the State to edit the content of programmesby foreign broadcasters to be aired in Vietnam. It also posted multi-media workson social networks like Facebook, youtube, Twitter and Instagram, making theinformation more accessible to audiences of different ages.-VNA
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The trade union of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion jointly held a blood donation festival at the VNA headquarters in Hanoi on August 16.
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According to Ben Tre authorities, the province will continue to strengthen IUU fishing prevention by enforcing central directives and enhancing public awareness and compliance among local fishing communities.
Trial operations at the new public administrative service centres in Thanh Khe and Ngu Hanh Son wards show that the reception and processing of citizens' documents on the new wards’ data system have been smoothly handled by the staff, enabling quick settlement and facilitating easy access to public services for the people.
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The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as strengthening the special bonds between the two countries
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
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UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
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.
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The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
Excellent television works are honoured at the Vietnam News Agency's first television festival (Photo: VNA) 
