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  Deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education and Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng receives Vice President of China’s Xinhua News Agency Zhang Sutang on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang   HÀ NỘI – Deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education and Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng hosted a reception in Hanoi on Tuesday for Vice President of China’s Xinhua News Agency Zhang Sutang. Zhang is making a working visit to Việt Nam from October 14 – 18 at the invitation of the State-run Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Minister Hùng expressed his delight at the outcomes of co-operation between the VNA and Xinhua over the years, which he said had contributed to popularising each country’s external policies, enhancing friendship between … [Read more...] about Xinhua to expand cooperation with Vietnam News Agency

  VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi (L) receives the second-class Isala (Freedom) Order bestowed by the Lao State. (Photo: VNA) The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) held a grand ceremony at its headquarters in Hanoi on January 15 to receive noble orders granted by the State of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Lao Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Bosengkham Vongdara presented second-class Isala (Freedom) Orders to the VNA and VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi. On behalf of the VNA staff, Loi thanked the Lao Party, State, and people for creating favourable conditions for generations of VNA officials, experts, reporters, and technicians to fulfil their international missions in Laos. “The Vietnam News Agency will expand collaboration with the Khaosan Pathet Lao, making contributions to preserving the traditional friendship, special relations, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos”, he affirmed. After the Geneva Agreement on … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency receives Lao noble orders

Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education and Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung hosted a reception in Hanoi on October 15 for Vice President of China’s Xinhua News Agency Zhang Sutang. Zhang is making a working visit to Vietnam from October 14 – 18 at the invitation of the State-run Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Minister Hung expressed his delight at the outcomes of cooperation between the VNA and Xinhua over the past years, which he said has contributed to popularizing each country’s external policies, enhancing friendship between the two Parties and mutual understanding between the Vietnamese and Chinese people. He hailed Xinhua for its renovation efforts recently such as adopting new technologies such as big data, cloud computing, Internet-of-Things, and artificial intelligence. Zhang briefed the host about the organisational structure and operating model … [Read more...] about Information minister receives Xinhua News Agency’s Vice President

Mekong Delta, HCMC warned of tidal flooding in lowland, riverside areas The Southern Regional Hydrometeorological Center has warned the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City of flooding in lowland and riverside areas as a high tide is forecast to occur and reach its peak in the next couple of days. According to the center, water level in the Saigon and Dong Nai rivers on October 12 highly increased. It is predicted to continue surging in the next few days. The peak of the high tide might occur on October 15-16, the 17th and 18th day of the ninth lunar month. The National Hydro Meteorological Forecasting Center also issued the same warning, saying that the water level in the Mekong and Saigon Rivers will reach alarming levels 2-3 under influence of the high tide. Low lying and riverside areas in HCMC and the Mekong Delta might be flooded. In the meantime, the meteorological station in Can Tho city said that tide level in canals in the city will continue moving up to reach 1.95-2 meters and … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 15

Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean speaks at the opening ceremony.(Photo: straitstimes.com) Singapore (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Van Thanh is leading a Vietnamese delegation to join the 4th Singapore International Cyber Week 2019 (SICW), which opened on October 1. In his remarks, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean stressed besides substantial benefits, digital technology has posed pressing cyber threats to all countries worldwide as cybercrime has become more sophisticated. In that context, nations should join hands to respond to the challenges so as to build a safe cyber space that meets development requirements in each country, he said, affirming as a victim of many cyber-attacks, Singapore pledges close cooperation with all countries to develop a secure network based on regulations. Singapore will play a catalyst role to promote collaboration and … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends Singapore International Cyber Week