RoK non-government organisation helps increase rural livelihoods
KSSA, a NGO from the RoK, has given a financial support of 30.3 billion VND (1.35 million USD) to the socio-economic development in southern Vinh Long province over the past two decades.
Vinh Long (VNA) – KSSA, a non-government organisation (NGO) from the Republic of Korea (RoK), has given a financial support of🐠 30.3 billion VND (1.35 million USD) to the socio-economic development in southern Vinh Long province over the past two decades.
The information was heard at a ceremony held in the province on December 8 to mark KSSA’s 20 years of operation in Vietnam.
In addition to projects on economy, healthcare and education, KSSA has helped with encouraging other foreign organisations and RoK enterprises to assist the locality in house building, cultural exchange and social welfare, among others.
At the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Phan Anh Vu spoke highly of KSSA’s contributions to the local development, expressing his hope that the organisation will continue its programmes to enhance rural livelihoods as well as call for further investments from RoK businesses to the province.
KSSA is one of the first RoK NGOs coming to Vietnam after the two countries established their diplomatic ties in 1992. It has operated in Vinh Long for the longest time.-VNA
The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long is a bright spot in the region in attracting foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not only in terms of aid value but also in management.
Tongmyong University in the Republic of Korea (RoK) will help students, lecturers and education managers in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long further their study in the RoK, as stipulated in a memorandum of understanding signed on May 6.
The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long drew a total social investment capital of 5.335 trillion VND (244 million USD) in the first six months of 2015, up 8.8 percent from the same period last year.
The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long has devised a number of measures for the development of a comprehensive irrigation system, according to the provincial Department of Agricultural and Rural Development.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
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.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
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).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
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).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
A view of Vinh Long City (Source:tpvinhlong)
