A cultural exchange to welcome the 65th anniversary of the VUFO traditional day (Source :haufo.org.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) celebrated the 65th anniversary of its traditional day (November 17) in Hanoi ﷽on November 16.
In his opening remarks, VUFO President Vu Xuan Hong recalled November 19, 1950, when the World Peace Protection Committee of Vietnam – the predecessor of the VUFO – was established at a Congress held in Diem Mac commune, Dinh Hoa district in the northern province of Thai Nguyen.
The VUFO chose November 17, the day President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter to the Congress on the birth of the VUFO, as its traditional day.
Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, people-to-people diplomacy has played a breakthrough role and created social consensus for relations between Vietnam and countries worldwide, rallying support for national liberation, reunification and development.
Vietnam has partnered with nearly 1,000 foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from more than 30 countries and territories. Over the course of the past 15 years, NGOs disbursed an excess of 3 billion USD for tens of thousands of projects involving poverty reduction, post-war recovery, public health care, epidemic prevention, environmental protection, social issues, infrastructure, education, climate change and sustainable development.
Speaking at the event, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Le Hong Anh asked the VUFO to actively launch comprehensive diplomatic strategies, including utilising external relation channels of the Party, State and the people, saying that peace, cooperation and development remain major trends amid complicated and uncertain developments in the world.
It was urged to rally all possible resources for socio-economic development and the world struggle for peace, independence, democracy and social progress.
Cuban Ambassador Lopez Diaz and Managing Co-Director of the NGO Resource Centre Marko Lovrekovic, on behalf of NGOs, extended congratulatory messages to the VUFO on the occasion.-VNA
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a conference reviewing people-to-people relationships between Vietnam and other countries in the first six months of 2015 and to outline plans for the remaining months of the year.
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) will hold a number of activities to mark its 65th anniversary, according to Don Tuan Phong, VUFO Vice Chairman and General Secretary.
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.
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.
A cultural exchange to welcome the 65th anniversary of the VUFO traditional day (Source :haufo.org.vn)
