Minh said the site is the biggest information project of the VNA to date, with the participation of various units, including agencies in charge of information sources, photos, documents, publication, and technical matters. The engagement of 63 domestic and 30 foreign bureaus has created a special strength for the site, he said, adding that it covers various matters from many localities as well as the perspectives of foreign experts and Vietnamese expatriates. As the VNA is a key press agency providing the most accurate information about the 13th National Party Congress in a timely manner, thousands of stories, photos, videos, and infographics about the gathering have been published on the website since the beginning of January. Apart from updated news, the website, available in six languages (Vietnamese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese), provides archival information, including documents issued at national Party congresses, biographies of Party General Secretaries … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency helping spread official news on 13th National Party Congress
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News website, handbook on external relations launched
Published by the Sự Thật (Truth) National Political Publishing House and Trẻ (Youth) Publishing House, the publication provides valuable information and documentary data on the overall situation of Việt Nam 75 years after its liberation and 35 years of implementing the Đổi mới cause. VNS … [Read more...] about News website, handbook on external relations launched
Foreign experts herald Vietnam’s enhanced stature
In an interview recently granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents based in Prague ahead of the upcoming 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Dr. Takashi Hosoda, an expert on the Asia-Pacific from Charles University in the Czech Republic, noted that over the past years, Vietnam has achieved important successes in external affairs, especially establishing bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms to connect with the world, contributing to creating an environment of peace for national construction and defence. Amid the complicated developments in the world, especially the COVID-19 pandemic that deeply affected international relations, Vietnam was honoured for successfully performing the role of ASEAN Chair 2020, which improved the stature of ASEAN and Vietnam in particular in their relationship with partners as well as contributed to international community’s common efforts to seek multilateral solutions to issues related to peace, security and … [Read more...] about Foreign experts herald Vietnam’s enhanced stature
Czech newspaper: Vietnam – bright spot in COVID-19 combat, economic growth
Prague (VNA) – Halonoviny.cz, an e-newspaper of the Czech Republic, has recently run an article highlighting Vietnam’s outstanding achievements over the past years, particularly in the fight against COVID-19 and economic growth. The article said as one of the ASEAN member nations, Vietnam is developing rapidly and boasts an improved position in the international area. In recent years, the country has gained impressive successes in economic development, external affairs and the pandemic combat, according to the article. Vietnam has become a bright spot in the pandemic battle, the article said, noting COVID-19 infections and fatalities in the country have remained very low given a population of nearly 100 million. … [Read more...] about Czech newspaper: Vietnam – bright spot in COVID-19 combat, economic growth
Vietnam, Israel begin negotiation over labour cooperation
Tel Aviv (VNA) – Vietnam and Israel kicked off negotiation over a labour cooperation agreement with an online meeting on January 21. At the meeting, both sides discussed technical issues to clarify their labour policies and regulations, as well as issues of priority and concern. They agreed to finalise negotiations and sign the agreement as soon as possible in 2021, with a view to bringing more Vietnamese labourers to work in Israel in the field of agriculture. Israel has a high demand for migrant workers, particularly in agriculture, healthcare, construction and restaurants, among others, while Vietnam has an abundant supply of hardworking and educated workforce. Both nations have huge advantage to further collaboration thanks to the complementary nature of the two economies. Vietnamese exports to the Mediterranean Sea country slight fell in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Vietnam witnessed strong surge in its key exports like coffee, footwear, cashew nut, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Israel begin negotiation over labour cooperation