Delegates of Asian supreme audit institutions visit Quang Ninh
ASOSAI 14: delegates of Asian supreme audit institutions visit Quang Ninh
Officials from the People’s Committee of the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on September 21 received a delegation of participants that attended the ongoing 14th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) in Vietnam.
Delegates of Asian supreme audit institutions visit Ha Long bay (Source: VNA)
QuangNinh (VNA) – Officials from the People’s Committee of the northerncoastal province of Quang Ninh on September 21 received a delegation of participantsthat attended the ongoing 14thAssembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) inVietnam.
Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeNguyen Duc Long warmly greeted delegates, and introduced them to the locality’seconomic potential, abundant mineral resources, and beautiful landscapes,including the world-famous Ha Long Bay.
He said ASOSAI 14 is an important political and diplomatic event which consolidatesthe vision of Asian supreme audit institutions, adding Quang Ninh has always attachedimportance to applying both domestic and international accounting systems andauditing standards with the aim of building a healthy financial sector andensuring sustainable development.
ASOSAI Secretary General Choe Jae-hyeong, who is also Chairman of the Republicof Korea’s Board of Audit and Inspection, expressed his appreciation for thewarm welcome from local officials, saying that from the moment they arrived inQuang Ninh, the delegation had felt the sincerity and hospitality of Vietnamesefriends.
Quang Ninh is located 130km northeast of Hanoi. It is described as the mostimportant and vibrant trade gateway for Vietnam with China and other ASEANmember nations. The locality is identified for it growth momentum in the north.
The province has a coastline of more than 250km andover 2,000 islets, which is two-thirds of all islets across the country. Thespectacular stretch of coast connects Ha Long Bay with the majestic naturalscenery of Bai Tu Long Bay, Van Don and Co To islands, and Tra Co beach withCat Ba National Park in the northern port city of Hai Phong.
Ha Long Bay, literally “Descending Dragon Bay”,is a must-see destination in Quang Ninh. It has twice been recognised by UNESCOas a World Heritage Site and named one of the seven new natural wonders of theworld.
The bay spans 1,553sq.km and includes 1,969islands of various sizes. The geodiversity of the environment, featuringthousands of limestone karsts and islets, has created biodiversity in the bay,including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic, and sea biosystem. Ha LongBay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.
Last year, Quang Ninh welcomed a total of 9.87million tourists, including 4.28 million foreigners.
It aims to attract over 12 million visitors thisyear, including 5 million foreigners. –VNA
Auditor General of the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) Ho Duc Phoc received the chairmanship of the Asian Organisation for Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) from Malaysia at the first plenary session of the 14th ASOSAI Assembly in Hanoi on September 19.
Delegates from regional and international audit institutions expressed their strong support for the environmentally focused theme that Vietnam selected for the ongoing ASOSAI 14 in Hanoi.
Delegates from the ASOSAI shared their experience in environmental auditing for sustainable development at a symposium that took place on Sep 20 in Hanoi as part of the ongoing 14th ASOSAI Assembly.
Chair of ASOSAI 2015-18 Dr Madinah Binti Mohamad has emphasised cooperation activities between member countries’ audit agencies and the importance of environmental audit.
The 14th ASOSAI is taking place in Hanoi, with participants discussing ways to boost environmental auditing for the sustainable development of the region.
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.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
Delegates of Asian supreme audit institutions visit Ha Long bay (Source: VNA) 
