Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung presented the Order of Independence, first class, to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) for the second time while attending a ceremony to mark the agencyâs 70th founding anniversary on September 15. Seventy years ago today, the VNA published the full text of the Declaration of Independence in Vietnamese, English and French to the world, marking its birth. Since then, its staff have overcome numerous difficulties and challenges to fulfil their tasks, contributing importantly to the countryâs nation-building and safeguarding cause. Addressing the event, PM Nguyen Tan Dung conveyed his best wishes to the VNA staff, affirming that in the two resistance wars against French and American forces, the VNA served as an important news channel helping strengthen public will and determination to drive aggressors away and regain national independence. During peacetime, it has also proved to be a key press agency that operates as a ânews bankâ serving the … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency turns seventy
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VNA keen on training deal with AFP – Society – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
HÀ NỘI -Vietnam News Agency (VNA) General Director Nguyễn Đức Lợi yesterday called for training co-operation with French wire service AFP. Meeting with AFP CEO Emmanuel Hoog in Hà Nội, Lợi said VNA had several French-language publications including the French version of the online VietnamPlus e-newspaper and the Le Courrier du Vietnam, and their reports and editors would benefit from training in language and journalistic skills. He also proposed that VNA and AFP explore the possibility of co-operating in multimedia training. The VNA leader lauded the effective co-operation of the AFP over many years through the provision of quality media products to the VNA. The AFP is an important source of world news for the VNA and other media agencies in the country, he said. Lợi also briefed his guest on Việt Nam's hosting of the APEC Year 2017, saying the VNA was willing to provide the AFP with information on various events held throughout the year, as also assist AFP reporters in covering … [Read more...] about VNA keen on training deal with AFP – Society – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
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
Water puppetry takes stage in Poland – Life & Style – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI - Vietnamese water puppeteers will join international artists to perform at the 4th International Festival of the Form Theatre in Krakow, Poland from February 18 to 25. "It is an opportunity for Thăng Long Puppetry Theatre to introduce unique water puppetry art," said People's Artist Hoàng Tuấn, the theatre director. "Water puppetry is a traditional form, which is very close to Vietnamese daily life. It refers to Vietnamese traditions by means of water puppets, like daily life of Vietnamese farmers." Chú Tễu is the most notable character in water puppetry, performing humorous actions for the audience. Other repertoires will feature the daily life of Vietnamese farmers; and historical legends related to tending buffalo, catching fish, swimming contests and lion dancing. Water puppetry is a traditional form that dates back to the 11th century Lý Dynasty. Villagers in the Red River Delta and other rice-growing regions in the north of Việt Nam staged water puppet … [Read more...] about Water puppetry takes stage in Poland – Life & Style – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
Traditional VN music aims to tackle language barrier – Opinion – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports
Last week, Viet Nam News asked readers whether English could be a useful way to introduce traditional music, including tuong (classical opera), cheo (popular opera) and cai luong (reformed drama) which is difficult for foreign tourists to enjoy. Below are several responses. Elizabeth Rathbun, American, Ha Noi Your Say Bia hoi (fresh beer) has long been a popular drink in Viet Nam, especially in urban areas. The beer is typically found in small bars and on street corners. It is brewed daily and delivered to bars in plastic jugs. The beer is not only very light, it is also cheap, which may explain why it is so popular among Vietnamese people. According to the tourism website www.haivenu-vietnam.com, bia hoi is a "unique kind" of Vietnamese beer that offers drinkers a good opportunity to experience the reality of Vietnamese life first-hand. Have you ever tasted bia hoi? Do you find it different from the bottled beer in Viet Nam? How is it different? Do you prefer bia hoi to the bottled … [Read more...] about Traditional VN music aims to tackle language barrier – Opinion – Vietnam News Politics, Business, Economy, Society, Life, Sports