Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Nguyen Trong Nghia (seventh from left), and President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour Nguyen Dinh Khang (eighth from left) present the Glory to Vietnam 2025 emblems and certificates to the honoured collectives. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 2025 edition of the “Glory to Vietnam” programme took place in Hanoi on June 22, honouring 19 exemplary collectives and individuals, including outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs, f𝔍or their exceptional achievements in patriotic emulation, and national development and safeguarding.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, the event aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
Among the 13 collectives recognised this year was Ha Long University, celebrated for its significant contributions to intellectual advancement, human resources development, and talent cultivation, thus driving socio-economic progress in Quang Ninh province, the northeastern region, and beyond.
The university has led a national-level research on the development of a green marine economy in Quang Ninh, aquaculture technology transfers, and the promotion of ecotourism and craft village models adopting digital, green, and innovative practices, contributing to sustainable local development.
In 2025, the university ranked 87th in the Vietnam National University Rankings (VNUR-2025), an 8-place rise from the previous year. It has emerged as a role model of fast development for local institutions and a source of inspiration for communities nationwide.
A musical performance at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Among the six individuals honoured was Dr. Ngo So Phe, Rector of the School of Khmer Language-Culture-Arts and Humanities under Tra Vinh University. She is the first female rector of the institution and a shining exemplar of the Khmer ethnic community, known for her determination to advance knowledge and preserve the ethnic group's cultural identity.
Dr. Phe has devoted her career to researching and promoting the Khmer cultural heritage, with her scholarly work contributing to both cultural preservation and the improvement of material and spiritual life for the Khmer people, especially women, in Southern Vietnam.
Also recognised was Pham Dinh Duan, a coal miner from Mining Unit No. 14 of Vang Danh Coal JSC under the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group.
A Level 5/5 underground coal miner with a Master’s degree in mining engineering, Duan has worked in the industry for 20 years. He is credited with numerous technical innovations that have enhanced productivity, ensured safety, and reduced labour intensity. The efforts have brought him many rewards from the business and central authorities.
Since its inception in 2004, the “Glory to Vietnam” programme has honoured a total of 313 collectives and individuals, celebrating their inspiring contributions to the nation’s progress and spirit of patriotic emulation./.
Commendation must be objective, transparent, and merit-based, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed, noting that legal documents guiding the enforcement of the Law on Emulation and Commendation are nearly complete, ensuring effective enforcement across ministries, agencies, and localities.
Party General Secretary To Lam attended the 7th patriotic emulation congress of the Vietnam War Veterans' Association (VWVA), and a ceremony to celebrate the 35th founding anniversary of the association (December 6, 1989 - 2024), in Hanoi on December 4.
A 500-day emulation campaign for completing 3,000km of expressways was launched at a ceremony held in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on August 18.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
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.
