Leaders from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Da Nang cities and Thua Thien Hue province have joined foreign mayors, officials and executives of corporations in the World Cities Summit (WCS) Mayors Forum held in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China from May 17-20.
Hanoi (VNA) – Leaders from Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Da Nang cities andThua Thien Hue province have joined foreign mayors, officials and executives ofcorporations in the World Cities Summit (WCS) Mayors Forum held in Suzhou, Jiangsuprovince, China from May 17-20.
Themed “Livable and Sustainable Cities: Embracing the Future through Innovationand Collaboration”, the 8th edition sets to discuss urban planningand management, heritage and culture, sustainable environment and the balancebetween growth and livable elements. It aims to map out creative integratedurban solutions to a better and more sustainable future for local people and theprivate sector.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Lawrence Wong, Minister for NationalDevelopment of Singapore, underlined the significance of formulating a long-termurban plan and management for a city’s sustainable development.
He called other foreign mayors to discuss measures to boost cooperation in thefield.
On the sidelines of the forum, Vietnamese municipal and provincial leaders metwith several foreign mayors and partners to shore up collaboration. Themeetings were between leaders of Thua Thien-Hue province, and Suzhou city(Jiangsu) and Hangzhou city (Zhejiang), and those of Hai Phong city and thosefrom Ningbo city (Zhejiang) and Sihanoukville province (Cambodia).
Vice Chairman of the Da Nang city People’s Committee also had a meeting withthe managing director of the WCS and the general secretary of the Lee Kuan YewWorld City Prize, which honours outstanding contributions towards creatinglivable and sustainable urban communities around the world.
The forum, initiated by Singaporean Government, is held annually in differentcities in the world. It is co-organised by Singapore’s Centre for LivableCities and the Urban Redevelopment Authority and is a flagship event of the WCS,which is held in Singapore biennially.
Suzhow is honoured to be the third Lee Kuan Yew Prize laureate city and to hostthis year event.
Meanwhile, the WCS is an exclusive platform for government leaders and industryexperts to address livable and sustainable city challenges, share integratedurban solutions and forge new partnership.- VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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Illustrative photo (Photo: aude.sg) 
