Conference calls for joint efforts in humanitarian activities
A conference in Hanoi on December 11 called on organisations and businesses to bring into play their social responsibility to increase humanitarian activities for the sake of the community.
Truong Thi Mai – Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Secretariat, and head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission – addresses the conference in Hanoi on December 11 (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – A conference in Hanoi on December11 called on organisations and businesses to bring into play their socialresponsibility to increase humanitarian activities for the sake of thecommunity.
Addressing around 300 Vietnamese and foreigndelegates, Truong Thi Mai – Politburo member, Secretary of the PartySecretariat, and head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass MobilisationCommission – highly valued the efforts of domestic and foreign organisations inraising funds for humanitarian activities in Vietnam, particularly those supportingvulnerable groups.
She said many people, especially low-incomeearners, are still faced with hardships as a result of natural disasters orepidemics. Aside from the work of local authorities, support for those lessprivileged also needs contribution by organisations, individuals, enterprises,as well as more efforts by the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), the Vietnam Unionof Friendship Organisations (VUFO), and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (VCCI).
According to VRC President Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu,the VRC has provided humanitarian aid worth 2 trillion VND (85.7 million USD)to assist 7 million disadvantaged people annually over the last five years.
VCCI Chairman Vu Tien Loc noted that Vietnameseentrepreneurs have always taken the lead in performing their socialresponsibilities for the benefit of the greater community. Each company hasjoined in the work under different forms, depending on their capacity andbusiness fields.
Meanwhile, VUFO Standing Vice President andSecretary General Don Tuan Phong noted that the union has raised about 300million USD each year, donated by nearly 1,100 foreign non-governmentalorganisations. Of the sum, 35 percent has been spent on promoting healthcare,19 percent on solving social issues, 17 percent on economic development, 11percent for environmental causes, and 9 percent for education and training.
At the conference, 12 agencies and organisationsinked coordination agreements with the VRC. Domestic and foreign organisationsand businesses also committed more than 185 billion VND (7.9 million USD) towardshumanitarian activities. –VNA
The Association in Support of Poor and Disadvantaged Women and Children in central Da Nang city has raised almost 1.75 trillion VND (77 million USD) over the last 15 years for humanitarian aid.
The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) and the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) have agreed to further their mutual support when there are natural disasters or catastrophes through humanitarian aid.
The Red Cross Societies of Vietnam’s Lao Cai province and China’s Yunnan province signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in implementing friendship and humanitarian programmes, marking a new development step in the two sides’ relations.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s (VFF) Central Committee and the Nordic Assistance to Vietnam- Norwegian Church Aids co-organised a training course in Ho Chi Minh City on August 10, focusing on the Humanitarian Charter and other criteria of humanitarian aid for religious dignitaries and followers.
A delegation of the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s Hanoi chapter shared experience and carried out humanitarian activities in Laos’ capital of Vientiane on August 22.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
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.
Truong Thi Mai – Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Secretariat, and head of the Party Central Committee’s Mass Mobilisation Commission – addresses the conference in Hanoi on December 11 (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
