Hanoi (VNA) â The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Republic of Korea (RoK)âs Yonhap News Agency will enhance the exchange of multimedia news, which is in line with the development trend of the press in the digital era. This was agreed during the talks between VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi and Yonhap President and Chief Executive Officer Park No-hwang in Hanoi on February 9. They also agreed to improve the quality of exchanged photos and help to promote their reportersâ and editorsâ Vietnamese and Korean language skills. VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi noted that both VNA and Yonhap have implemented cooperation agreements soundly, which involved the exchange of news and delegations, assistance to correspondents, and mutual support at multilateral press cooperation forums. Loi considered news provided by Yonhap as an important source of information about the RoK and the Korean Peninsula. He congratulated Yonhap on its election as Vice President of the Organisation of … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency, Yonhap step up cooperation
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Vietnam News Agency supports trade union sector
Hanoi (VNA) â Vietnam News Agency (VNA) publications have continuously prioritised the coverage of news on the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), its chapters and members at all levels, said VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi. Loi made the statement on March 22 during a ceremony to present an insignia âFor the cause of the VNAâ to VGCL President Dang Ngoc Tung to honour his outstanding contributions to the development of the agency. The VNA General Director also presented the insignias to four VGCL Vice Presidents, Tran Thanh Hai, Mai Duc Chinh, Nguyen Van Ngang and Tran Van Ly, and a certificate of merit to VGCL Vice President Nguyen Thi Thu Hong, who is also President of the Vietnam Labour Union. Loi highlighted the traditional and historical partnership between the two agencies, saying that the confederation and its chapters have always provided support for the VNA over the past 70 years. In 2012, the two sides signed a cooperation agreement to promote the … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency supports trade union sector
Vietnam News Agency rejects Chinese media’s reports on East Sea issues Spotlight
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 16:44:28 (VOVworld) - The Vietnam News Agency has refuted untruthful reports by the Chinese press on the East Sea issues which were discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on July 14on the sidelines of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc held talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on the sidelines of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. (Photo: VNA) Following that meeting, a number of official Chinese media agencies, including Xinhua, the English-language Chinadaily.com, and the Chinese-language version of the People's Daily, quoted Prime Minister Phuc as saying that "Vietnam respects China's stance on the East Sea arbitration case and stands ready to push forward bilateral maritime negotiations and properly manage differences with China, in order to contribute to regional peace and stability." At the meeting, Phuc … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency rejects Chinese media’s reports on East Sea issues Spotlight
Cuban film crew visit Vietnam News Agency
Deputy Director General of Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Le Duy Truyen on June 6 welcomed a visiting film crew from the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (CICAI) led by famous director Isabel Santos Tellez. The Deputy Director General highly valued the VietnamâCuba traditional cooperation, friendship and solidarity since the two countries established diplomatic ties over 40 years ago. He also thanked the Cuban people for their precious assistance and sentiments to Vietnam during the war and its national construction and defence. The VNA leader briefed the guests on the VNAâs development stages which are contributed to by a contingent of over 2,300 officials and reporters working in 63 domestic bureaus in cities and provinces nationwide and 30 overseas bureaus. Isabel Santos Tellez said her crew will stay in Vietnam for a month to shoot a documentary film entitled âEyes of Santiagoâ which recounts the VietnamâCuba friendship and the late President Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Cuban film crew visit Vietnam News Agency
Vietnam News Agency launches photo contest
A photo contest will be held for Vietnamese and foreigners during the first Vietnam International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Binh Thuan Central province from August 29 to September 3.Each contestant can send as many photos as they like to the organising board before September 10. The prizes will be 20 million VND (1000 USD) for the first, 10 million (500 USD) for second, 7 million VND (350 USD) for third and 3 million VND (150 USD) for encouragement award. The contest is being organised by the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), Binh Thuan Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Chien Thang Company. The jury panel will be made up of veteran photographers from the Vietnam Artistic Photographers Association and the Vietnam News Agency.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency launches photo contest