Many poor households in Huoi Leng commune, Muong Cha district, northern Dien Bien province, are supported with cow breeds for economic development. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A webinar discussing Vietnam and China’s poverty reduction experiencewas held on December 8.
The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of ForeignAffairs and some localities of Vietnam, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese Embassy inVietnam and authorities of China's Yunnan province.
Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of ForeignAffairs Nguyen Minh Vu congratulated China and Yunnan in particular on their achievementsin the effort, making important contributions to fulfilling the first centenarygoal - building a moderately prosperous society in all respects.
He suggested the two countries’ localities enhance cooperationin socio-economic development planning, boost trade and investment ties, carryout projects to improve social welfare and local lives, jointly fight thepandemic, and pay further attention to sustainable and inclusive growth.
On the occasion, he thanked Yunnan province for donating medicalsupplies to Vietnam’s cities and provinces.
Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo said China wishes andstays ready to cooperate with Vietnam in poverty reduction via non-refundableaid, with a focus on health care, education and welfare improvement projects.
The Chinese Embassy and he himself will strive to carry outprojects in support of the Vietnamese in difficult areas, contributing torealising common perceptions reached by leaders of the two Parties and nations,he said.
At the event, both sides shared the view that poverty reduction should be one ofthe key, basic and long-term tasks of every action programme, especially amid the complicated and prolonged developments of the pandemic.
Leaders of localities said apart from the State support,localities need to actively tap their strengths and pool existing resources togenerate more jobs, improve the quality of health care, education and wel🦹farefor residents, particularly those in remote and ethnic minority regions./.
Trade promotion agencies of the northern border province of Lao Cai and the Chinese province of Zhejiang’s Hangzhou city on November 19 organised an international conference on exports and trade exchange in both virtual and face-to-face forms.
The fine development of the Vietnam-China ties over the past time is a vivid proof for a stable and healthy relationship that meets common aspirations and brings practical benefits to the two peoples.
Vietnam and China held the 15th round of negotiations of the working group on the sea area beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and the 12th round of talks of the working group for consultation on cooperation for mutual development at sea, both in the form of videoconference, on December 1.
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held talks with Chinese Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on December 2 in Hu Zhou city of China’s Zhejiang province, during which they sought measures to bolster the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic partnership in the future and discussed a number of regional and international issues of shared concern.
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.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Many poor households in Huoi Leng commune, Muong Cha district, northern Dien Bien province, are supported with cow breeds for economic development. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
