VNA – an important bridge connecting overseas Vietnamese with homeland
The Vietnam News Agency, with its network of 30 overseas bureaus located in most key regions around the world, serves as an important link connecting overseas Vietnamese with their homeland.
Li Minghan, a scholar who has devoted more than half of his life to studying the revolutionary life and career of President Ho Chi Minh and the country and people of Vietnam, talks to the Vietnam News Agency (Photo: VNA)
Hong Kong (VNA) – Generations of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s correspondents in Hong Kong (China) have contributed to promoting the image of Vietnamese land and people, according to scholars and representatives of the Vietnamese communities in Hong Kong and Macau (China).
Li Minghan, a scholar who has devoted more than half of his life to studying the revolutionary life and career of President Ho Chi Minh and the country and people of Vietnam, said that generations of VNA reporters in Hong Kong should actively delve into understanding the thoughts and aspirations of the Vietnamese community there.
They should also combine this with providing information and promoting awareness among the Vietnamese communities in Hong Kong and Macau about the Party and State’s new policies, guidelines, and regulations, thus contributing to supporting them in preserving and promoting their national cultural identity and strengthening their connection to their homeland, he proposed.
Doan Quynh Linh, Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Association in Hong Kong, emphasised that the VNA, with its network of 30 overseas bureaus located in most key regions around the world, serves as an important link connecting overseas Vietnamese with their homeland.
Linh shared that VNA reporters have consistently accompanied the Vietnamese community in Hong Kong in general and the social activities of the Vietnamese Association in Hong Kong in particular, from friendly football matches to film festivals, as well as community charity events. Notably, the VNA also conducts external information work in multiple languages, including Chinese and English, helping local readers better understand Vietnam.
Sharing the same view, Dinh Thi Bich Ngoc, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnamese Association in Macau, stated that over the years, the VNA’s overseas bureaus have closely coordinated with the Vietnamese embassies, consulates general, and representative offices abroad in providing information in their respective regions, as well as in fostering relations between the host countries and Vietnam.
🧸 Ngoc stressed that the VNA bureau in Hong Kong has consistently supported the Vietnamese Association in Macau by promptly and prominently reporting on the activities of the Vietnamese community, such as celebrations of major national holidays and events. These efforts have contributed to strengthening the connection and solidarity between the community and Vietnam, while also promoting the image of the country and its people in the Macau Special Administrative Region./.
The Cambodian journalist said he prefers citing the VNA because of its role as Vietnam’s national news agency, entrusted for decades with delivering official information on the Vietnamese Party, State, and Government’s policies, guidelines and laws during wartime or peacetime.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on September 14 held a ceremony to receive the Ho Chi Minh Order for the third time and celebrate its 80th founding anniversary (September 15, 1945–2025), with Party General Secretary To Lam attending.
The VNA provides multimedia news in many languages, and its reports on Vietnam are widely used and have certain influence in the world, according to a Chinese journalist.
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The official praised the VNA’s content quality, presentation methods, as well as timely and diverse coverage, particularly major political and diplomatic events between the two countries.
Students are covered by the health insurance fund for 100% of the cost of inpatient examinations and treatment at primary health facilities nationwide.
The official likened the VNA to Vietnam’s unofficial embassy, stressing that this is very important, as in its role, the agency can deliver information from all corners, engage in exchanges, and access diverse sources of information.
Ling, who is also a former chief representative of China's Xinhua News Agency in Hanoi, affirmed that the VNA has played a vital role in guiding public opinion and significantly contributed to Vietnam’s achievements in nearly 40 years of the “Doi moi” (renewal) process.
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Sokmom Nimul, Director General of Cambodia's national news agency AKP, emphasised that the VNA has always played a significant role in Vietnam’s press system. Since its establishment on September 15, 1945, the agency has served as the official voice of the Party and State, disseminating policies, statements, decisions, and viewpoints to all sectors of Vietnamese society.
Vietnamese is also taught at prestigious schools in Laos like the Champasak-Lam Dong High School for the Gifted (Phonesavanh School) and the Champasak Ethnic Boarding School.
The partnership demonstrates the shared commitment to using technology to improve the welfare for Vietnamese children, ensuring they remain at the centre of every effort.
Emulation movements launched across the Vietnam News Agency have spread to every unit and employee, creating momentum for all to contribute to the shared mission of building the VNA as a trusted strategic information centre of the Party and State.
Delegates affirmed their commitment to upholding the ideals of President Ho Chi Minh, drawing strength from his teachings to overcome difficulties, foster unity, and mobilise resources for national development.
As VNA marks its 80th anniversary, reflecting on these streets strengthens current generations’ pride and gratitude for those who sacrificed for the agency — honoured three times as Hero of the Armed Forces and Hero of Labour in the Doi Moi era for their monumental contributions and dedication to national liberation and revolutionary journalism.
Kyodo News President Toshimitsu Sawai emphasised that the VNA’s coverage is regarded as the most authoritative source on Vietnam. He highlighted its adaptability in an evolving media landscape, especially its application of AI and other state-of-the art technologies in the editorial work.
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Over the past 80 years, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has been growing continuously and affirmed its role as the national news agency. Beyond being a leader in the domestic media network, the VNA has also become a respected international news agency, earning global recognition through its extensive partnerships, award-winning works, and steadfast presence in the world’s hotspots.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is among the pioneering news agencies in the Asia-Pacific region in digital transformation and innovation, particularly in the application of artificial intelligence (AI), according to Hwang Dae-il, President of the Republic of Korea’s Yonhap News Agency.
Over the years, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Prensa Latina (PL) have worked closely to inform the world about developments in Vietnam and Cuba, as well as their joint efforts for growth. In difficult times, PL supported the VNA without hesitation, and today the VNA is extending the same solidarity to help PL advance.
Tetsuro Fukuyama, Vice President of the Japanese House of Councillors, highlighted the robust ties under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, noting growing bilateral coordination across multiple sectors for the sake of peace in Asia and global prosperity.
A highlight of the 63rd session of the Asian–African Legal Consultative Organisation was international attention to the UN Convention against Cybercrime. Delegates from many countries stressed the significance of the UN adopting its first-ever document on crime combat in over 20 years and welcomed Vietnam’s role as host of the signing ceremony this October.
Nguyen Ngoc Ky, President of the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO), said Vietnam - Japan relationship is now at its best in history. In 2023, the two countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bolstered by robust political trust and substantive cooperation across trade, national defence-security and people-to-people exchange.
