Tay Ninh, Cambodian provinces boost traditional relations
Leaders from Cambodia, specifically the provinces of Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Kampong Cham and Tboung Khmum, gathered to extend greetings and present gifts to the authorities of Vietnam's southern province of Tay Ninh on January 25, just ahead of the Lunar New Year festival.
Leaders of Cambodia present a gift to Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Thanh Tam (fourth from left) (Photo: VNA)
Tay Ninh (VNA) – Leaders from Cambodia, specifically theprovinces of Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Kampong Cham ▨and Tboung Khmum, gathered toextend greetings and present gifts to the authorities ꦺof Vietnam's southernprovince of Tay Ninh on January 25, just ahead of the Lunar New Year festival.
Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, Chairman of the Tay Ninh provincial People’sCommittee, expressed confidence in the continued collaboration betweenVietnam and Cambodia to achieve new milestones in the construction anddevelopment of each country, contributing to the greater cause of peace,stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. The Cambodian provinces bordering Tay Ninh are set to engage ina thorough review of the implementation of their cooperation agreements and sign new ones to bring the traditional friendship to a greater height, he revealed. Governor of Svay Rieng province Peang Po Sa, for his part, praisedthe collective achievements in various sectors such as economy, trade, bordersecurity and order, in alignment with the signed agreements. He wished that under the sound leadership of theVietnamese and Cambodian Governments, the border provinces would persistently upholdthe neighbourliness and traditional friendship and deepen the solid and effective comprehensive cooperation. This, he believed, will bring mutual benefits for the citizensof both countries./.
The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of the southern province of Tay Ninh is expected to grow 5.5% this year to reach 59.23 trillion VND (2.44 billion USD), the municipal People’s Committee reported.
Tourism continues to be a bright spot in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh’s economic growth panorama this year, showing impressive development with increases logged in both the number of visitors and revenue.
Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue had a working session with the Standing Board of the Party Committee of the southern province of Tay Ninh on January 3.
A gathering was held in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh on January 7 to mark the 45th anniversary of the southwestern border defence war victory and the toppling of the genocidal regime (January 7, 1979-2024).
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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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.
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.
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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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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).
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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.
Leaders of Cambodia present a gift to Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Thanh Tam (fourth from left) (Photo: VNA) 
