Conference of young MPs helps promote Vietnam’s image
Participants to the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, taking place in Hanoi on September 14-17, have been impressed by the host’s hospitality, robust development as well as meticulous preparation for the event.
The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians brings together 500 young parliamentarians from around the world. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Participants to the 9th Global Conferenceof Young Parliamentarians, taking place in Hanoi on September 14-17, havebeen impressed by the host’s hospitality, robust development as well asmeticulous preparation for the event.
Nigerian Senator Asuquoe Ekpenyong said he is dazzled by Vietnam’s culturalstraits together with its rich history of 4,000 years, which bear a lot ofsimilarities with those Nigeria.
Vietnam is a modern country with dynamic development, the Nigerian Senator, whocame to Vietnam for the first time, said.
Highlighting the host’s sound organisation of the event, Member of the Chamberof Deputies of Romania Ana Catauta said she was eager to attend such animportant event, with a number of issues tabled for discussion, including measuresto make digital technology become a tool that helps the youth prepare theirfuture.
Meanwhile, member of the House of Representative of Indonesia Gilang DhielafaraezS.H. said he is impressed by Vietnam’s thorough preparation for the youngparliamentary conference which was organised under the theme of “The Role ofYoung People in Promoting the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals viaDigital Transformation and Innovation”.
Regional countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnamare working together to promote innovation, he said, expressing his hope thatVietnam will have an increasing role to play in the field, making contributionsto develop ASEAN into a stronger community.
Returning to Vietnam after ten years, Member of the House ofRepresentatives of Malaysia Mohd Shahar Bin Abdullah, said the country will see moreresounding growth in the next decade, especially Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
He added that he wants to enhance connectivity with youngparliamentarians in Vietnam as well as many other countries, who play an importantrole to shape up their countries’ future.
The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, which broughttogether 500 young parliamentarians, is an opportunity for Vietnam to populariseits historical tradition, cultural values, effective diplomati🍨c policy, as wellas achievements of the socio-economic development, thus promoting its positionand prestige in the international arena./.
With steady export growth, Vietnamese farm produce is increasingly meeting market demand in terms of packaging, quality and food safety, which enhances its competitiveness and allows Vietnamese products to gain further access into the global supply chain.
After two days of work in the spirit of friendship and solidarity, and with a very high sense of responsibility, the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians on September 16 completed all the official agenda and was a success, said the statement issued at the end of the closing session.
The 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi adopted a statement highlighting the role of young people in accelerating the realisation of sustainable development goals through digital transformation and innovation, and promoted respect for cultural diversity in support of sustainable development at closing session of the event on September 16.
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) President Duarte Pacheco has called the 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians, which wrapped up in Hanoi on September 16, a success, and lauded Vietnam’s thorough preparations for the event.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
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 9th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians brings together 500 young parliamentarians from around the world. (Photo: VNA) 
