Book provides brief history of last feudal dynasty in Vietnam
A book titled “Quoc trieu chanh bien toat yeu” (An abridged version of the Nguyen dynastic annals) compiled by the Nguyen Dynasty’s Institute for National History has made debut in a new look.
The cover of the book “Quoc trieu chanh bien toat yeu”, published by the Nha Nam Culture and Communication Company. (Photo: phunumoi.net.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Abook titled “Quoc trieu chanh bien toat yeu” (An abridged version of the Nguyendynastic annals) compiled by the Nguyen Dynasty’s Institute for NationalHistory has made debut in a new look.
“Quoc trieu chanh bien toatyeu” is an important reference source about the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945) asit recorded numerous ups and downs in the history of the last feudal dynasty inVietnam, especially the French invasion in the middle of the 19th century.
The book features briefrecords of events from the reign of King Gia Long (1762 - 1820), the first kingof the dynasty, to the era of King Dong Khanh (1864 - 1889). The first chapter, covering the period from 1778 to1802, focuses on military rebellions, while the next seven chapters show thedevelopment and the prime of the new dynasty and then its uncertainties.
A page of the book.(Photo: phunumoi.net.vn)
In 1923, it was translatedinto the national script and distributed to schools as ordered by King KhaiDinh (1885 - 1925). Today, it remains a useful source of information for both researchersand ordinary readers.
“Quoc trieu chanh bien toatyeu” provides an objective panorama of Vietnam’s economic, political, cultural,and military affairs during more than a century. Together with other historicaldocuments compiled throughout the Nguyen Dynasty, it is also an importantsource of information about the national sovereignty.
Its newversion is published by the Nha Nam Culture and Communication Company.
The NguyenDynasty’s Institute for National History, put into operation in 1821 under thereign of King Minh Mang (1791 - 1841), was the organ in charge of studying andstoring historical materials and making official historical records of thedynasty./.
An online 3D exhibition on education in the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) has open at the National Archives Centre I and National Archives Centre IV on the occasion of the start of the new academic year.
An art project featuring typical women’s costumes during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) was created during the social distancing period by Nguyen Quoc Tri, a.k.a Kris Nguyen, an illustrator in Binh Thanh district in Ho Chi Minh City.
An online exhibition is being held online to mark the opening of the new school year 2021-2022. Through the precious materials on display, the younger generation will gain a better understanding of Vietnamese feudal education and its enduring achievements.
Nomination documents seeking recognition by UNESCO for “Cuu Dinh”, or Nine Dynastic Urns, have received approval from the science council of Thua Thien-Hue and will soon be sent to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for final review, according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre.
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 cover of the book “Quoc trieu chanh bien toat yeu”, published by the Nha Nam Culture and Communication Company. (Photo: phunumoi.net.vn) 
A page of the book.(Photo: phunumoi.net.vn) 
