Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary journey spotlighted by Brazilian writer
President Ho Chi Minh’s journey to find a way to liberate his country and his influence on revolutionary movements of colonial countries around the world have been highlighted in a story published on the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)’s official website earlier this week.
President Ho Chi Minh presides a Politburo meeting in December 1967 on launching the 1968 Uprising. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – President Ho Chi Minh’s journey tofind a way to liberate his country and his influence on revolutionary movementsof colonial countries around the world have been highlighted in a storypublished on the Communist Party of Brazil (PCdoB)’s official website earlierthis week.
It was written by Rosé Renato Rabelo, President of thePCdoB’s Maurício Grabois Foundation, on the occasion of the late Vietnameseleader’s 131st birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 – 2021).
The story recalled milestones of his nation-saving journey,saying “Ho, the founder of communism in Vietnam, was the real soul of therevolution. His personal qualities and his exemplary simplicity, integrity andrevolutionary determination still influence generations of progressivemovements worldwide today.”
According to Rabelo, the fundamental perception of Ho ChiMinh’s military thinking was to conceive the struggle against colonialism andneocolonialism as the peoples’ struggle for independence. Vietnam’s victory inthe battle of Dien Bien Phu, for example, had a profound impact on the fightagainst colonialism. From 1954 to the late 1960s, more than 40 nations becameindependent and the resistances against colonialism freed more than a billionpeople in over 100 countries.
Another great idea developed by Ho Chi Minh was that thenational revolution must go with social liberation. In this regard, the lateleader highlighted the need for creative application of revolutionary theoriesin each country, based on its historical and cultural particularities.
Ho Chi Minh underscored the importance of building aunited Communist Party from the grassroots to the central level, Rabelo said,adding that the late president also sought to develop solidarity withneighbouring countries, socialist nations and international community,including the progressive and democratic movements globally.
Under Ho Chi Minh’s leadership, the Vietnamese peopledefeated the French, the Japanese and the American to achieve independence andconstruct a modern, industrial and democratic socialist nation.
Against the backdrop of the peoples’ daily strugglearound the world, the exemplary revolution of the Vietnamese people and therobust development of the Asian country is the legacies left by late PresidentHo Chi Minh, he said./.
On Ho Chi Minh Square in Russia’s capital city of Moscow there is a monument of Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh which has been a popular place for public gathering of Vietnamese people on special occasions.
The Vietnamese Embassy in France and Montreuil’s administration and people paid floral tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his statue in Montreau Park on May 19 (local time) to mark his 131st birth anniversary (May 19, 1890).
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 20 offered incense and flowers to late President Ho Chi Minh and heroic martyrs at Nga Ba Giong memorial and Gieng nuoc hospital relic site in Hoc Mon district, Ho Chi Minh City, on the occasion of the late leader’s 131st birthday (May 19).
Stories about President Ho Chi Minh’s wise mind and vision and his simple lifestyle and humanity were shared at a webinar held by the permanent mission of Vietnam to the United Nations with renowned poet Tran Dang Khoa on the occasion of the late leader’s 131st birthday on May 19.
Representatives from the Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba and the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) laid a wreath at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh at the Peace Park in Havana on the occasion of the Vietnamese leader’s 131st birthday (May 19).
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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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.
President Ho Chi Minh presides a Politburo meeting in December 1967 on launching the 1968 Uprising. (Photo: VNA)
