Publications mark 65th anniversary of Vietnam Peace Committee
Special publications highlighting the foundation and development of the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC) were introduced to public in Hanoi on November 7.
National Assembly Vice Chairman and President of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu speaks at the launching ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Special publications highlighting the foundation and development of the Vietnam Peacౠe Committee (VPC) were introduced to public in H🍰anoi on November 7.
The printed material comprise of a book tiled “65 years of history of the Vietnam Peace Committee” and a poetry collection “Singing for Peace”.
The book features late President Ho Chi Minh’s ideology of peace as well as the inception, activities and development of the Vietnam Peace Committee at localities.
It also highlights the significant contributions of the VPC to the revolutionary cause of Vietnam, the relations between peace organisations, and outstanding figures of the VPC through periods of history.
Meanwhile, the poetry collection, published by the VPC and the Vietnam Union of Literature and Art Associations, entails more than 200 poems composed by over 100 domestic and foreign poets, praising aspirations for peace, love, happiness, and prosperity.
Addressing the launching ceremony, Vice President cum Secretary General of the VPC Nguyen Thi Hoang Van said over the past 65 years, the VPC has reinforced its organisation, activities, and increased membership to obtain the consensus and assistance of friends around the world in the cause of national construction, reunification, and defence.
The committee’s efforts have also actively contributed to the world people’s movements for peace, independence, democracy and social progress, she added.
National Assembly Vice Chairman and President of the VPC Uong Chu Luu highlighted the significant role of the committee in calling for peace lovers around the globe to strengthen solidarity with and support for Vietnam.-VNA
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A delegation of the Vietnam Peace Committee, led by its Chairman and National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, visited China’s Shenzhen and Shanghai cities from Sept. 22-26.
A delegation of the Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC), led by its Vice Chairman Pham Van Chuong, was received by Lao Deputy Prime Minister Bounpon Bouttanavong in Vientiane, on July 22.
The first international workshop on sending forces to the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions was held in Hanoi on July 27, offering Vietnam a great opportunity to learn from others’ experience in UN peacekeeping activities.
The Vietnam Peace Committee (VPC) and the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity (LCPS) are hoped to tighten their cooperative ties and contribute to the maintenance of peace, stability in the region.
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.
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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.
National Assembly Vice Chairman and President of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu speaks at the launching ceremony (Photo: VNA)
