Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited VIR’s booth at the National Press Festival in in Hanoi in March Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc last week asked government agencies to seek solutions to solve the various issues in the sectors of tourism, infrastructure, human resources, and the digital economy. His move followed the reading of articles which highlighted issues that are still affecting the development of the business community, and the public. In fact, the media has played an important part in the work of the prime minister. It has helped him make many decisions to solve various issues happening in ministries, localities, and enterprises. The media is also one of the official information channels for the government for conducting its socio-economic monitoring. The media has been acknowledged by the Vietnamese government as a critical tool showcasing the views of businesses on various issues, including the implementation of policies and guidelines, thus helping improve … [Read more...] about Leaders take note of valuable press
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Foreign-invested firms interested in cyber security, IP rights
At the VBF 2018 (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Legal frameworks, policies on intellectual property rights and cyber security were topics of interest for enterprises, especially foreign-invested companies, at the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2018. The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the World Bank (WB), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the VBF Consortium’s Management Board in Hanoi on December 4. Participants heard that all nations, including Vietnam, are facing the pressing need for a balance between national security and social order and security; privacy of data and personal information; and socio-economic development through digital platforms. The digital-based socio-economic development is driven by cross-border data transmission ability and widespread availability of the Internet. In fact, many foreign businesses operating in Vietnam are utilizing the most advanced information technology in business and … [Read more...] about Foreign-invested firms interested in cyber security, IP rights
PRESS RELEASE of National External Information Service Awards 2018
Deputy Editor-in-Chief of VietnamPlus Nguyen Hoang Nhat (R) represents the online newspaper to receive a prize at National External Information Service Awards 2017 (Source: VNA) The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, the Steering Committee on External Information Work and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) held a press conference on November 22 to announce the fifth edition of the National External Information Service Awards 2018 at the VNA headquarters. The National External Information Service Awards 2018, organised by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, the Steering Committee on External Information Work and the VNA, honours outstanding authors, press works and books in the external information sector. The VNA has been selected to act as the standing agency of this year’s awards. Speaking at the press conference, Bui Truong Giang, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission … [Read more...] about PRESS RELEASE of National External Information Service Awards 2018
Vietnamese press expands international cooperation
President of the Vietnam Journalists Association Thuan Huu (Source: VNA) Geneva (VNA) – The Vietnamese Journalists Association (VJA) and the Foreign Press Association in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (APES) have agreed to extend the two-year cooperation agreement they reached in late 2017. The consensus was reached during a meeting between VJA President Thuan Huu and APES President Jean Musy as part of a VJA delegation’s working visit to Switzerland from June 29-July 4. Accordingly, the two sides will continue delegation exchange. In November 2017, an APES delegation headed by its President Jean Musy paid the first-ever visit to Vietnam. While in Geneva, the Vietnamese journalists had a working session with Delegate to International Geneva Olivier Coutau, who briefed his guests on the history, politics and administrative system of the Geneva city and state. Geneva houses the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) and 35 inter-governmental organisations, and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese press expands international cooperation
Press contest pushes for free-TB Vietnam
A health worker at Tuy Haa City Healthcare Centre in the central province of Phu Yen gives medicine to a man suffering from tuberculosis. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A press competition aiming to increase public engagement in eradicating tuberculosis (TB) in Vietnam has been launched in response to the upcoming World TB Day (March 24). With a deadline set for January 1, 2019, submissions can be in form of text or video. A text entry must be under 1,500 words, be accompanied by at least one high resolution photo, and containing five related articles in maximum. A video submission must not be longer than 10 minutes and have associated title, narrative or subtitle. Vietnamese citizens and Vietnamese living and working in Vietnam as well as foreigners living in Vietnam are eligible to participate. Recommended themes include examples of early diagnosis, patients’ efforts in fighting the disease, TB treatment and caring experiences, and public initiatives that work. … [Read more...] about Press contest pushes for free-TB Vietnam
Vietnam supports Singapore as ASEAN Chair in 2018: Deputy Foreign Minister
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, the Deputy Foreign Minister talked to the press about Vietnam’s participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2018. Deputy FM Dung said at its milestone of the 50th founding anniversary, ASEAN needs to renew itself on the basis of achievements over the past half a century. Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung “In 2018, there is great expectation for ASEAN under the chair of Singapore, one of the most developed countries in the region,” he said, adding that Singapore is believed to be capable of leading ASEAN on the right track and making new breakthroughs. The diplomat stressed that Singapore has set the theme for the year as Resilient and Innovative, towards the goals of promoting and maintaining a rule-based regional order in order to better respond to emerging security challenges, promote economic integration and enhance regional connectivity, thus turning ASEAN into a dynamic … [Read more...] about Vietnam supports Singapore as ASEAN Chair in 2018: Deputy Foreign Minister
Vietnam attends ASEAN foreign, defence ministers’ meetings in Singapore
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Deputy Minister of National Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh are leading Vietnamese delegations to the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM Retreat) in Singapore on February 4-6. The meetings open the first note for a wide range of activities during Singapore’s 2018 chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). According to a press statement issued by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ministers will discuss ASEAN’s priorities in line with the 2018 themes of “Resilience” and “Innovation”. They will follow up on progress on the implementation of the outcomes of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila in November 2017 in addition to matters related to the strengthening of the ASEAN Community and ASEAN … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends ASEAN foreign, defence ministers’ meetings in Singapore
Hollywood gets party season started at glitzy Golden Globes
Billed as the most raucous event in the showbiz calendar, the champagne-drenched Hollywood Foreign Press Association's annual prize-giving is a draw for filmmakers and actors looking to create some buzz ahead of the Oscars in March.But this year's ceremony, seen as the first big opportunity for the industry to unite against a pervasive culture of sexual misconduct brought to light by the downfall of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, may strike a more somber tone."The deluge of sexual misconduct revelations has been the story of the year, so it's safe to predict that it will be the story of the night at the Golden Globes," Debra Birnbaum, executive editor for television at industry weekly Variety, told AFP."It will influence everything from Seth Meyers' monologue to impassioned acceptance speeches to the fashion."The ceremony at the Beverly Hilton - the first for late night NBC funnyman Meyers as host - is not as reliable at predicting Oscars glory as the galas held by … [Read more...] about Hollywood gets party season started at glitzy Golden Globes
‘Blackout’ on Globes red carpet for harassment victims
Hollywood's A-listers on Sunday turned out en masse in black -- a sartorial show of force to draw attention to sexual harassment in showbiz and other industries, a culture of abuse revealed in the downfall of mogul Harvey Weinstein and others. Women and men alike strutted into the Beverly Hilton for the gala event in their finest, the wide majority of them in basic black, with only the slightest hints of color. Many men wore pins supporting the Time's Up initiative launched by hundreds of prominent women in Tinseltown to shine a light on sexual misconduct -- starting with Sunday's "blacklash." "People are aware now of a power imbalance. It's led to abuse in our industry. (…) It's everywhere," Meryl Streep, who was vying for a Globe for her work in media drama "The Post," told E! network on the red carpet. The women behind the Time's Up initiative have called special attention to their "sisters" in less than glamorous blue-collar jobs. Streep -- who has come under fire over her … [Read more...] about ‘Blackout’ on Globes red carpet for harassment victims
Golden Globes celebrate the year of the genre movie
In a year of devastating hurricanes, ubiquitous sex assault scandals and a strikingly candid presidential Twitter account, it is little wonder that cinemagoers are turning to escapist fantasy. With fairy tale romance "The Shape of Water" leading the nominations for the Golden Globes, dark farce "Get Out" topping critics' lists and horror movies making $1 billion at the box office, 2017 may come to be seen as the year of the genre movie. Jordan Peele's "Get Out," which satirizes suburban white guilt over racial inequality in the United States, is emblematic of the rise of genre films in this year's awards season. It has been almost a year since its release, and most movies brought out that far ahead of Hollywood's various prize-giving ceremonies are long forgotten by the time the trophies are being polished. Yet "Get Out" is up for two Globes on Sunday and entertainment website Eonline.com has been extolling its virtues as a genuine contender. Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape of Water," … [Read more...] about Golden Globes celebrate the year of the genre movie