The APEC Voices of the Future 2017 (VOF 2017) kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on November 6, gathering 180 delegates from 17 APEC member economies.
The APEC Voices of the Future 2017 opens in Da Nang (Source: VNA)
Da Nang(VNA) - The APEC Voices of the Future 2017 (VOF 2017) kicked off in the centralcity of Da Nang on November 6, gathering 180 delegates from 17 APEC membereconomies.
Inhis welcome remark, James Soh, Co-Chair of the APEC Voices Leadership Council,said the theme chosen by host Vietnam “Creating new dynamism, fostering ashared future”, is fitting the younger generation in the Asia-Pacific.
“Youthsexude creativity and dynamism, and when nurtured in the right direction, theycan be the driving force for a nation’s future,” he said.
Addressingthe opening ceremony, Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Huynh Duc Thoappreciated the importance of the APEC Voices of the Future, which he said is aforum where young people have opportunities to approach practical knowledgeshared by leaders.
NguyenLong Hai, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Vice Chairmanof the National Committee on Youth of Vietnam expressed his hope that the youthdelegations will actively participate in discussing the contents, programmes andaction plans, proposing initiatives and valuable solutions to promote APECyouth cooperation as well as enhancing the APEC youth’s engagement inaddressing development issues of APEC regionally and globally.
During theplenary session, delegates makepresentations on how to create new dynamism, fostering a shared future amongyoung Asian-Pacific people.
They also work in groups, focusing on four topics: the contributions of theyouth to APEC Vision beyond 2020 and the future; economic, financial and socialintegration, human resources development in the digital age and policies tosupport start-up, renovation and small and medium-sized enterprises.
As part of their working agenda, the delegates will visitseveral places in Quang Nam province, including attractive tourist destinationssuch as Tam Thanh mural village, UNESCO-recognised Hoi An ancient town, ThanhHa pottery village and the lantern makers’ in Hoi An.
The APEC Voices delegates will be rotated in small groups toattend the APEC CEO Summit 2017 on November 9 and 10.
On the evening of November 10, Quang Nam province will host the closing programme,including an art performance and exchanges between local students and theirpeers from APEC member economies.-VNA
Hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum for a second time shows that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the group, making effective contributions to APEC’s development after 19 years of membership.
Rasmei Kampuchea, a daily Cambodian newspaper in Khmer language, published an article on November 5, analysing Vietnam’s role as the host of the APEC Year 2017.
The Japan Times devoted three pages of its Nov 4 issue to an article by Vietnamese Industry and Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh highlighting Vietnam’s role in ensuring the success of the APEC Year 2017.
Argentinean media have run articles about the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Meeting which is taking place in the central city of Da Nang as well as socio-economic development in Vietnam.
The Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting (CSOM) convened in the central city of Da Nang on November 6, kicking off the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
The APEC Voices of the Future 2017 opens in Da Nang (Source: VNA) 
