People’s orgnisations play active role in SDGs fulfillment
People’s organisations in Vietnam have launched long, mid and short-term programmes in poverty reduction, health care, education, thus contributing to the fulfillment of MDGs and SDGs.
Hanoi (VNA) – People’s organisations in Vietnam have launched long, mid and short-term programmeꦿs in poverty reduction, health care, education, environmental protection and gender equality, thus contributing to the fulfillment of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), heard a workshop on April 8.
The organisations have also encouraged the participation of individuals and the community in the actualisation of the MDGs, said Bui Ba Binh of the Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation (VPDF).
National programmes have kept the door wide open for the organisations, he said, adding that the State has also continuously improved its legal framework to facilitate efforts to call for sponsorship.
Delegates at the event discussed opportunities and challenges hindering Vietnam’s efforts towards sustainable development, such as the complicated international situation, the global economic uncertainty and the limited funds for work.
The workshop heard several reports reviewing Vietnam’s performance in the fields of environmental protection, employment and social welfare.
Jointly organised by the VPDF and ActionAid Vietnam, the event charted cooperation areas for Vietnamese people’s organisations and ministries, agencies and international organisations during the implementation of the SDGs, said VPDF Vice Chairman Trinh Ngoc Thai.
Hoang Phuong Thao, ActionAid Chief Representative in Vietnam, said the workshop affirmed the growth and prestige of Vietnamese people’s organisations in promulgating and realising the SDGs.
The SDGs, otherwise known as the Global Goals, build on the MDGs – eight anti-poverty targets that the world committed to achieving by 2015. The SDGs, adopted in 2000, aim to deal with an array of issues such as poverty, hunger, diseases, gender inequality, and access to water and sanitation.-VNA
A seminar was held in the northern province of Lang Son on December 22 to review policies and laws relating to poverty reduction for ethnic minorities during 2011-2015.
The Vietnamese Government has prioritised resources for realising the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) over the last 15 years and made strides in boosting socio-economic development.
Vietnam has made remarkable progress in ensuring social security during its Doi Moi (renewal) process thanks to the sound leadership of the Party and State.
The Vietnamese Government has prioritised resources for realising the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) over the last 15 years and made strides in boosting socio-economic development.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
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Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Illustrative image (Source:VNA)
