Best conditions possible provided to foreign media during Congress: Spokesperson
Different plans have been designed to respond to all circumstances, including a worst-case scenario, that could happen to reporters as they cover the ongoing 13th National Party Congress amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Journalists working at the press centre of the 13th National Party Congress (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Different plans have beendesigned to respond to all circumstances, including a worst-case scenario, thatcould happen to reporters as they cover the ongoing 13th NationalParty Congress amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic,Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Speaking to Vietnam News Agency, Hang said thatsub-committees in charge of preparations for the congress as well as the PressCentre drew up different scenarios for foreign media before the congressopened.
In the best-case scenario, foreign media come toVietnam to cover the event. However, in the context of restricted travelpolicies in many countries amid the occurrence of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2,those who cannot enter Vietnam are supported in covering the event online, shesaid.
More than 500 reporters and technicians from more than200 media outlets, including 191 domestic and 26 foreign, are covering the 13thNational Party Congress on-site, while close to 100 reporters from 84international news agencies and media outlets are following the country’s biggestpolitical event remotely.
The spokesperson said that over the last two days, asnew COVID-19 cases have been found in certain localities, domestic and foreign mediaat the event have been tested for the virus three times.
Foreign reporters have been asked to implementpreventive measures against COVID-19 while at the Press Centre, includingwearing face masks and washing their hands before entering, she said, addingthat all have acted in good faith.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)
Foreign media has praised Vietnam’s achievements inmaintaining political stability and economic development over the past fiveyears, Hang said, along with the country’s achievements in external relations andbolstering its international role and position.
She said that another issue drawing attention of overseasVietnamese and the international media is corruption prevention and fighting.In articles on the congress, many foreign media agencies and newspapershighlighted the significance of the congress sketching out orientations for thenext five years and a vision to 2045.
They said that based on the foundation laid by the country’sachievements over the years and the political determination of the congress,Vietnam will continue to make an important imprint in the region and the world,Hang added./.
A photo exhibition, held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi by the Vietnam News Agency in celebration of the 13th National Party Congress, has attracted the attention of delegates to the congress.
General To Lam, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, inspected readiness to guarantee security at the 13th National Party Congress at the ministry’s command centre in the National Convention Centre, the congress’s venue, in Hanoi on January 29.
Maj. Gen. To An Xo, Chief of the Ministry of Public Security’s Office and its spokesman, has said that security and order at the ongoing 13th National Party Congress has been maintained.
The 13th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam for the 2021-2026 tenure is taking place in Hanoi. It is a significant political event of the Party and the nation. It bears future orientation significance, thus helping boost the country’s renewal, integration and development cause comprehensively and synchronously.
More than 5,000 people gathered at Dam Sen Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City for the solidarity walk for victims of Agent Orange/dioxin (AO), marking the 64th anniversary of the AO disaster in Vietnam (August 10, 1961 – 2025).
The embassy advises Vietnamese citizens travelling in Greece that they should avoid standing close to cliff edges, boat sides, and refrain from going out to sea during storms to prevent unfortunate incidents.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.