Nearly 600 officials and volunteers of the Vietnam Red Cross Society participated in the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebration in HCM City on May 6.
The parade to celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: The Anh)
HCM City (VNA) - Nearly 600 officials and volunteers of the Vieꦰtnam Red Cross Society participated in the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebration in HCM City on May 𝄹6.
The day is an annual celebration of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, with more than 80 million members and 16 million volunteers.
More than 400,000 volunteers are participating in the work of the Red Cross, including blood donation, first aid, emergency response, health and social care, and preparing for natural disasters, said Doan Van Thai, Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Red Cross Society.
The society calls on everyone to be involved in the humanitarian movement, Thai said.
Over the 70 years since its inception, the Vietnam Red Cross Society has contributed significantly to the international humanitarian cause, he added.
Various charity campaigns have been effectively implemented across the country, including Tet (Lunar New Year) for the poor and victims of Agent Orange, blood donation campaigns, cow banks for the poor, and community health check-ups and treatment.
Last year, the Red Cross Society’s HCM City Chapter received donations worth 348 billion VND (15.5 million USD), an increase of 20 percent compared to 2014.
The volume of blood donated to the Red Cross in HCM City was 221.944 blood units, accounting for 17 percent of the country’s blood donations.-VNA
President Truong Tan Sang appreciated the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS)’s humanitarian activities in recent times during a working session in Hanoi on March 23.
More than 15,000 households in 14 cities and provinces who announced natural disaster status, have received initial support from the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC).
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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PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
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Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
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As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
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In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
The parade to celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: The Anh)
