A meeting of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) Presidential Council opened in Hanoi on March 5, discussing measures to ensure job and stable living standard for employees.
President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and WFTU Vice President Dang Ngoc Tung speaks at the event (Source: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA✅) – A meeting of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) Presidential Council opened in Hanoi on March 5, discussing measures to ensure job and stable living standard for employees.
In his speech delivered at the two-day event, President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and WFTU Vice President Dang Ngoc Tung said the federation is the largest international agency of trade unions, representing workers and trade unions worldwide.
The development of the organisation is a forceful evidence for workers across the world in fighting for peace, stability, equality and solidarity, Tung noted.
He stressed that the VGCL is always an active and responsible member of the WFTU, and that it is making every effort to ensure the rights and benefits of workers.
Tung said he believes that the conference will help turn the ideas and resolutions of the federation into practical actions, thus contributing to furthering the role and prestige of the WFTU in addressing global issues related to workers.
WFTU General Secretary George Mavrikos said the WFTU has officially launched activities towards the upcoming 17 th World Trade Union Congress to be held in South Africa in this October .
Representatives of trade unions from the WFTU’s member nations were informed about preparations for the Conference and debated operational plans for 2016.
Established in Paris in 1945, the WFTU represents 92 million trade unionists in 126 countries.-VNA
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President Truong Tan Sang has highly valued the strong support and solidarity of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) to Vietnamese workers and people in the past and at present.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
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.
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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.
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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.
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The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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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.
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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.
President of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and WFTU Vice President Dang Ngoc Tung speaks at the event (Source: qdnd.vn)
