Union information and broadcasting ministry

During the visit, the Vietnamese delegation paid a courtesy visit to Cambodian Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith and had meetings with delegates from some Cambodian press agencies and the Cambodian Union of Journalists' Association. Minister Khieu Kanharith warmly welcomed the Vietnamese delegation while giving delegates an overview of the press and media of the country. Cambodia currently runs 429 printed newspapers, 17 television and 254 radio-broadcasting stations. However, only 20 printed newspapers operate efficiently due to the development of social media. On behalf of the Vietnamese side, Nguyen Thai Thien thanked the leadership of the Cambodia Ministry of Information for their warm reception. He hoped that the visit would contribute to further boosting the bilateral cooperation between the two countries’ information and communications sectors. Within the framework of the working visit, the Vietnamese delegation exchanged experience with the Cambodian National … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia enhance journalism exchange

Legal framework for child care on the internet Vietnam, with 64 million Internet users (67% of its population), is among Asian countries having the biggest number of Internet users. A majority of these users are children and teenagers, who are exposed to both benefits and dangers. In addition to close attention from parents and schools, a legal framework is needed to protect children from the risks of the cyber world. While browsing the Internet, children may encounter unexpected information and people. Their personal information can be hacked. More seriously, children can become victims of swindles, exploitation, harassment, and sex abuse. Online game and smartphone addictions can harm children’s mental and physical health. Parents should teach children how to find and use information on the Internet. Dang Hoa Nam, Director of the Department for Children of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, said, “Parents play a very important role. They should be … [Read more...] about Social News 7/8

NA Vice Chairman wraps up US visit NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty (R) meets US friends who have supported Vietnam in its past struggle for national liberation and current nation building cause  The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) will continue providing support for Vietnam’s overseas representative offices, affirmed NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty while talking to Vietnamese officials who are working in New York. Ty asked Vietnamese representative offices to update and study the host country’s commercial policies to submit appropriate response to the legislature. He met officials of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations and Vietnam’s representative offices, as well as correspondents of Vietnam News Agency and Vietnam Television in New York during his working visit to the city from July 26-27. Meeting several US friends, Ty recalled important milestones in the relations between Vietnam and the US. US friends, in turn, made proposals helping Vietnam carry … [Read more...] about Government News 27/7

This award is a prestigious honor presented to Vietnamese young people with outstanding achievements in various fields, including education, scientific research, sports, the arts, and start-up and innovation movements. Another 10, chosen from 135 nominations, will receive the Vietnam Promising Young Face Award. These award winners will be honored at a grand gala night held at 8:00pm on March 26 in Hanoi. The ceremony will be broadcast live on VTV6 channel of the Vietnam Television (VTV). The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce them to readers. 1. Dinh Quang Hieu Hieu, 1999, is a student of the University of Science under the Vietnam National University Hanoi. In 2016, he was granted a certificate with merit by the Prime Minister for his outstanding academic results. In 2016-2017, Hieu won two golds at the 48th International Chemistry Olympiad in Tbilisi, Georgia, and the 49th in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, respectively. Dinh Quang Hieu Last year, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 10 Outstanding Young Faces in 2017 announced