US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – A workshop oncluster munitions remnant survey was held in Dong Ha city of the centralpr⛦ovince of Quang Tri on August 27.
The event was jointly organised by theNorwegian People’s Aid and the Vietnam National Mine Action Centre. Cluster munitions remnants survey is one of theinitiatives which have been applied in Quang Tri province in an effort toimprove efficiency of unexploded ordnance (UXO) disarmament in vastcontaminated areas. Quang Tri is the hardest-hit province due toremaining UXOs, and more than 8,500 local people were killed or injured afterthe war ended. It is the most UXO-polluted province in Vietnam as the area ofland contaminated with UXO amounts to 82 percent. Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of theprovincial People’s Committee Hoang Nam said the province has implementedvarious projects on the prevention of incidents related to UXOs and landclearance, thereby contributing to the province’s socio-economicdevelopment. Quang Tri previously recorded about 70 bomb andlandmine-related incidents each year. However, in 2018, the province for thefirst time recorded no incident and it is striving to be the first locality ofVietnam free from such incidents by 2025, he added. For his part, US Ambassador to Vietnam DanielJ. Kritenbrink noted that the collaboration between the US and Vietnam inhandling post-war UXOs have reaped fruitful results, saving the lives of manypeople and clearing millions of sq.m of land for economic development. The USis committed to overcoming war consequences in Vietnam, he said. At the workshop, participants shared experienceand discussed optimal measures and principles of clustermunitions remnants survey.-VNA
“A Shared Experience: Striving for Safety”, a documentary about clearing landmines in Vietnam, was screened on the sidelines of the seventh Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Geneva on September 5.
Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), reiterated Vietnam’s consistent stance in favour of disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation at the debate of the First Committee on Disarmament and International Security in New York on October 2-10.
A total of 1,414 explosives left from the war have been safely detonated in the central province of Quang Tri, said the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) on August 14.
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.
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.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
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.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
