Earth Hour campaign kicks off in Hanoi (Source: kinhtedothi.vn )
Hanoi (VNA) - A campaign to respond to the Earth Hour was launched in Hanoi onMarch 10, sending the message “saving energy, protecting earth”.
The Earth Hour campaign in Vietnam is an annual activity held during the past11 years. It is hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), with thesupport of many businesses, especially the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN), whichserves as the sponsor of the campaign.
The campaign is one of the actions of the Vietnamese Government and people,demonstrating their commitment to joining hands with the world in the fightagainst climate change.
In 2009, Vietnam had only six provinces and cities across the countryparticipating in the campaign, but now this event is joined by many localitiesnationwide, as well as organisations and businesses.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Director of the MoIT’s Energy Saving and Sustainable Development Department Nguyen Thi LamGiang called on organisations, individuals, families and enterprises to takespecific actions against climate change.
Vo Quang Lam, EVN Deputy Director, said all employees of the group willactively respond to the Earth Hour campaign 2019 with many practicalactivities.
He said turning off lighting equipment in the Earth Hour event not only remindspeople of saving energy but also aims at an important goal - protecting theenvironment and adapting to climate change, adding that each small action willbring in great efficiency and actions of each person will contribute toprotecting the earth.
The programme’s organising board said during March 2019, many meaningfulactivities such as exchange programmes, workshops, art exhibitions, and a lightturning-off ceremony will be held within the framework of the campaign.
The Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organised bythe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It has been described as thelargest world grassroots movement for the environment, with the involvement ofaround 7,000 cities in 172 countries and territories so far.
In Vietnam, activities responding to the EarthHour are coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the support ofthe Electricity of Vietnam (EVN). The EVN has been the main sponsor of theEarth Hour movement in the country for 10 consecutive years, since Vietnamjoined the campaign in 2009.-VNA
Over 1,000 people came together at the walking and painting events held on the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake, Hanoi on March 17 in response to the Earth Hour 2018.
The Electricity of Vietnam of Hanoi (EVN Hanoi) has carried out activities in response to Earth Hour 2018, aiming to raise public awareness of energy saving.
Hanoi will respond to the 2019 Earth Hour with a series of activities which begin on March 9 and culminate in an event from 20:00 to 21:30 on March 30 at the Cach Mang Thang Tam Square in the city’s downtown Hoan Kiem district.
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.
Earth Hour campaign kicks off in Hanoi 
