The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will host the 44th Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) Executive Board in Hanoi from April 18-20, under the theme “For a professional and innovative journalism”, with the participation of senior officials from 44 member news agency from 35 countries.VNA’s hosting of the event affirms and promotes the role of the national news agency at the prestigious and effective regional multilateral press forum.The OANA was established in Bangkok on December 22, 1961, as an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The association aims to strengthen and create favourable conditions for the direct and free popularisation and exchange of information among news agencies in the Asia-Pacific, a dynamic developing region home to over 50 percent of the global population.At present, the OANA brings together 44 news agencies from 35 countries, including Xinhua (China), Kyodo … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency – an active member of OANA
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Vietnam News Agency – an example in modernisation of OANA’s website
VNA Director General Nguyen Duc Loi (R) worked with OANA President Aslan Aslanov while attending the 43rd Executive Board Meeting of OANA in 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is one of the most active members in modernising the website of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), and is an example to other agencies, according to President of the organization Aslan Aslanov. He made the remarks in a recent interview with VNA reporters on the occasion of the 44th Executive Board Meeting of OANA, which will be hosted by the VNA in Hanoi on April 18-20, under the theme “For a professional and innovative journalism”. The following is the full text of the interview. Reporter: We all know that innovation in the press is constant, and each news agency needs to keep up with modern trends and improve product quality. However, these efforts should not be made by only member news agencies. What measures should OANA take to support the … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency – an example in modernisation of OANA’s website
Lao Cai province, Vietnam News Agency sign media cooperation agreement
At the signing ceremony (Source: VNA) Lao Cai (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the northern border province of Lao Cai and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on March 1 signed a media cooperation agreement for the 2019-2020 period. The agreement aims to raise public awareness of the Party policies and guidelines as well as the State laws; popularise Lao Cai and its people, achievements in socio-economic development and Party building; strengthen local political system; ensure national defence-security; and introduce local strengths to domestic and foreign investors. Accordingly, the VNA will feature Lao Cai’s strengths in socio-economic development, especially border economy, tourism, high-tech agriculture, its role in Kunming – Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh economic corridor, as well as effective business models, thus strengthening public trust to ensure stable development. In particular, the VNA will also popularise … [Read more...] about Lao Cai province, Vietnam News Agency sign media cooperation agreement
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/1
Azerbaijani investors eye Vietnamese marketAzerbaijani investors with strong financial capacity and professional performance are keen on landing investments in Vietnam, has said Anar Imanov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Vietnam.In his remarks at a recent workshop themed “Meet Azerbaijan” in Hanoi, the Azerbaijani Ambassador highlighted Azerbaijani enterprises' advantage of plentiful capital and practical experience in implementing projects in Europe, adding that many are seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam.As one of the world’s leading crucial oil and gas producers and suppliers, Azerbaijan also has great potential to boost its bilateral cooperation with Vietnam in three key fields, including tourism, logistics, and agriculture. The diplomat cited a FAM tour jointly held by the Azerbaijan Embassy in Vietnam and Qatar Airways last year as a big effort to bolster tourism cooperation between the two countries.The FAM tour provided many Vietnamese tourism … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 15/1
Vietnam can handle Malaysian challenge in AFF Cup final
Vietnamese players train ahead of the AFF Cup final (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Malaysia are hoping home advantage will pay off as they will take on Vietnam in the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 final on December 11 evening. But coach Park Hang-seo insists his team will not be intimidated by the 80,000 strong crowd at the Bukit Jalil stadium. The Korean coach said he has a plan in place to beat the home crowd in the first leg while relaying on the strength of character of the young players in the team. Speaking to reporters at the pre-match conference in Kuala Lumpur on December 10, Park pointed out it has been 10 years since the team has played in a major final. He also said since then, the two sides have met 10 times, with Vietnam coming out on top in five of those matches. He said: "Playing in front of 80,000 local fans will be very difficult, it is huge crowd, but during training, I and my assistants reminded players of this issue. We tell them how to keep … [Read more...] about Vietnam can handle Malaysian challenge in AFF Cup final