Vietnam news agency

Nowadays, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as fake news is spreading all around the world, Việt Nam is not an exception. Vietnam News Agency (VNA), known as one of the leading media agencies in Việt Nam, has been pioneering in the fight against fake news with thousands of in-depth publications under various forms of media. The publications not only alert viewers and readers about the threats of fake news but also actively reveal incorrect information in the press. … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency’s anti-fake news project wins international press award

  After 1954, VNA entered into a new period of development. Along with the reporting of news on land reform, industry and trade renovation, and the building of socialism in the north, it also took charge of covering the struggle in the south against the US forces and the US-backed administration. As the US escalated its attacks on the north, VNA arranged its forces and stood ready to fight in protection of its bases, while strengthening its equipment to make it more professional while expanding its coverage of news for domestic and foreign readers. In early 1960, the revolution in the south entered a phase of massive uprising. Along with completing its duty in terms of news coverage, VNA also prepared infrastructure and personnel for the establishment of an official provider of news of the revolution in the south. On October 12, 1960, the provider came into being under the name “Thong tan xa Giai phong” (Liberation News Agency), the official mouthpiece and news … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency – 75 years of pride

First of all, I would like to express my sincerest congratulation on the 75th anniversary of the foundation of the Vietnam News Agency. As a Vietnam’s representative news agency, VNA has achieved sustained growth and development since its birth in 1945. In particular, it has made remarkable development under Mr. Nguyen Duc Loi’s excellent leadership over the last decade, actively coping with rapidly-changing media environment and leading a digital new media market. As key news agencies representing South Korean and Vietnam respectively, Yonhap and VNA have maintained close exchanges and cooperation for a long period of time. Both agencies have cooperated closely in a variety of fields for a long time, including personal exchanges in both levels of top management and employees and news content exchange. I had the opportunity of participating in the OANA Executive Board Meeting, which was hosted by VNA in Hanoi on April, 2019. I was deeply moved by VNA’s … [Read more...] about Yonhap President congratulates Vietnam News Agency on 75th founding day

The leader said that since September 15, 1945, when the agency, known as “Viet Nam Thong tan xa” at the time, aired the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the list of the members of the provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam), it has always been accompanying the nation. During the country’s struggles for national independence and reunification, VNA reporters fulfilled their mission of sustaining the flow of information to readers in Vietnam and overseas. … [Read more...] about Party chief congratulates Vietnam News Agency on 75th anniversary

Present on most battlefields and fronts, the VNA's reporters and photographers overcame many difficulties and hardships and delivered information quickly and accurately about the struggle of the army and people. The information from the fronts contributed to arousing determination to fight, defeat the invaders, win national independence, unify the country and create a driving force for the country’s movements, he said. … [Read more...] about PM urges Vietnam News Agency to continue to pioneer in communication and publicity work