Soldiers search for mines beneath the ground in Quang Tri (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – The central province of Quang Tri has attracted 105 million USD worth of aid from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) ⛄in the last decade.
The fund accounted for 4 percent of local social investment in the period.
The aid has been channeled into projects on infrastructure, heath care, education, agro-forestry-fishery, economics and human resources.
These projects have helped alleviate poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS and climate change impact.
A large proportion of the funding was spent on war-aftermath relief, such as disarming mines and supporting Agent Orange victims.
More than 83 percent of Quang Tri province was contaminated with bombs, mines and explosives left from wars, according to a recent survey.
Since 1975, the locality has recorded 8,459 accidents caused by unexploded ordnances (UXO), with over 3,400 deaths and more than 5,000 others injured. Among the victims, women and children account for 31 percent.
In 1996, Quang Tri was the first locality in the country to coordinate with international organisations to tackle UXOs.
There are currently about 35 NGOs operating in Quang Tri, 13 of which have representative offices in the locality.-VNA
The People’s Committee of Vinh Linh district in central Quang Tri province pledged to continue the World Vision’s efforts to ensure social welfare activities across the locality.
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has recently approved the provision of 28 billion VND (1.3 million USD) for the central province of Quang Tri to mitigate drought impacts.
A project to develop the livelihoods of ethnic minorities in Huong Hoa district was launched during a seminar in the central province of Quang Tri on June 23.
Nearly 30 volunteers from the Republic of Korea and students of the Da Nang College of Foreign Languages participated in a charitable programme in Gio Linh district in Quang Tri province.
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.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Soldiers search for mines beneath the ground in Quang Tri (Photo: VNA)
