Delegates at the programme share the stories of the southwest border defence war (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An exchange programme entitled “Troops sent by Buddha” washeld in Hanoi on January 4 for former Vietnamese volunteer soldiers inCambodia.
Theevent drew Sen. Lieut. Gen Phan Van Giang, Chiefof the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Defence Minister;Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Trong Nghia, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam People's Army(VPA)'s General Department of Politics; and President of the Vietnam-CambodiaFriendship Association Central Committee Vu Mao, among others.
Participants recalled that on January 2, 2012, during a visitto the southern province of Dong Nai to attend the inauguration of thehistorical relic site, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen reflected on the eventmany years ago, when Cambodian people were so close to death that all theycould do was praying for help from Buddha. It was at that moment thatVietnamese volunteer soldiers came and saved them. Therefore, Vietnamesesoldiers were believed to have been the troop sent by Buddha, he stated.
After 40 years of the southwest border defence war victory,the memory of the heroic victory as well as the image of a troop sent by Buddhahave remained clear in the minds of Cambodian people.
At the programme, the historical witnesses shared the storiesof the southwest border defence war, the significance of the victory againstthe genocidal regime, and the value of peace and independence that Vietnameseand Cambodian people restored.
At the programme, Colonel Nguyen Van Hong who directly foughtin the war, introduced his books on the war which have since been turned into a10-chapter film.
Over the years, the Vietnam-Cambodian relationship hasstrongly developed in all fields, especially defence. In the future, the twosides have agreed to continue coordinating closely together in building ashared border of friendship and educating younger generations on the need toreinforce the friendship between the two countries. –VNA
Forty years have elapsed since the Pol Pot genocidal regime was overthrown on January 7, 1979, generations of Cambodians have been keeping in their mind the day as a most important historical moment.
The Cambodian people have never forgotten the valuable assistance of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers in the liberation of their nation from the Pol Pot genocidal regime.
A ceremony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the victory of the southwest border defence war and the joint victory on January 7 of Vietnam and Cambodia over the genocidal regime was held in Hanoi on January 4 with the participation of high-ranking leaders of the two countries.
The country and people of Cambodia always bear in their mind the great and unforgettable support from the Vietnamese Party, State, Front, army and people in liberating Cambodia and helping the people get out of the genocide tragedy, a leading Cambodian official has stated.
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.
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