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Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam (first row, middle) and delegates pose for a photo at the opening of the 44th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in Hà Nội yesterday. The meeting is themed 'For professional and innovative journalism'. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết HÀ NỘI — The rapid proliferation of so-called fake news had led to a decline in public trust in news media, so countries around the world needed to take drastic action to change the status quo. This was agreed by participants at the 44th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) that officially opened in Hà Nội on Friday. This year’s event saw the attendance of 40 international delegates, including influential news agencies such as Azertac (Azerbaijan), TASS (Russia), Xinhua (China), Kyodo News (Japan), … [Read more...] about In’t partners join VN to combat fake news, build public trust
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Vietnam News Agency, Emirates News Agency enter professional cooperation
WAM Executive Director Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi grants an interview to VNA reporters on the sidelines of the 44th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Emirates News Agency (WAM) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to establish professional cooperative relations, aiming to provide the public in their respective countries with information on the political, social, economic and cultural life in the other country. This content was underlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation signed by VNA Director General Nguyen Duc Loi and WAM Executive Director Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi in Hanoi on April 19 within the framework of the 44th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) hosted by the VNA. According to the MoU, the two sides agreed to exchange English news, photos, and video news on a daily basis, which … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency, Emirates News Agency enter professional cooperation
World News in Brief: September 10
* US President Donald Trump on September 9 hailed the absence of nuclear-capable missiles in the military parade in Pyongyang celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). * Preliminary results of the 2018 Swedish parliamentary elections showed on September 9 night that Centre-Left bloc of the Social Democratic Party, the Green Party and Left party gained 40.7 percent of votes, narrowly heading in the race. * Local authorities in Northwest, one of the two crisis-hit English-speaking regions of Cameroon, on September 9 declared an indefinite curfew in the entire region. * The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on September 9 announced that the warring parties have agreed to freeze all military actions in the capital Tripoli, after more than two weeks of deadly clashes. * The Moroccan Royal Navy rescued 19 Moroccans suspected of illegal immigration off the Atlantic city of Casablanca, including a woman and a child, the Moroccan army … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: September 10
24/7 English Channel 104.5 FM launched in north central Vietnam
VOV President Nguyen The Ky speaks at the launch ceremony of 24/7 English Channel in Thua Thien Hue province on August 31, 2018. The coverage spans 6,800 square km from Quang Tri province’s Dong Ha City to Hai Van Pass. Listeners can tune into VOV1 broadcasts on FM 95 MHz, while 24/7 English broadcasts are available on 104.5 MHz. "Thua Thien Hue province holds a strategic position in national development. VOV’s extension of these two channels’ broadcasts in Vietnamese and English to the province is to provide up-to-date information to tourists. We also hope for closer cooperation between VOV and Thua Thien Hue province," said VOV President Nguyen The Ky at a ceremony held on August 31 in Thua Thien Hue provincial Radio and Television Station to officially launch the two channels’ broadcasts in north central Vietnam. Leaders of VOV and Thua Thien Hue province cut the ribbon to launch the new FM channels The event was part of activities … [Read more...] about 24/7 English Channel 104.5 FM launched in north central Vietnam
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/8
Mekong Capital divests from Asia ChemicalsMekong Enterprise Fund II, a unit of Mekong Capital, has completely divested from Asia Chemicals Corporation (ACC) and taken in US$8.9 million, a 2.6-fold increase over its initial investment, after a seven-year holding period.According to a press release issued by Mekong Capital on August 10, in 2011, MEF II invested US$3.8 million in ACC, which was its 10th investment, after others in Mobile World Investment Group (The Gioi Di Dong), Golden Gate, Vietnam Australia International School and International Consumer Products.However, MEF II has now divested from all of its 10 earlier investments. The divestments have helped the fund generate a gross return multiple of 4.5 and a gross internal rate of return of 22.5%.Early this year, MEF II sold five million shares at Mobile World, generating a gross return multiple of 56.9 and an IRR of 61.1%, making it one of the most successful investments in Asia.Also, the fund’s full exit from Vietnam … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/8