Symposium discusses sustainable development governance amidst COVID-19
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) on November 17 held a Vietnam symposium on sustainable development governance in the context of COVID-19 pandemic in both online and in-person formats in Vietnam and several countries.
Vietnam has gained numerous socio-economic development achievements (Photo: tuyengiao.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) onNovember 17 held a Vietnam symposium on sustainable development governance inthe context of COVID-19 pandemic in both online and in-person formats inVietnam and several countries.
This was an activity within the framework of the Leadershipand Policy Reform Forum organised by the HCMA’s Institute for Leadership andPublic Policy and the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSEGlobal) biennially.
HCMA Deputy Director Le Van Loi said that sustainabledevelopment is a consistent policy of the Vietnamese Party and State since the DoiMoi (Renewal) process started. Vietnam has nationalised the United Nations 2030Agenda for Sustainable Development into a National Action Plan with 17 generaland 115 specific goals in line with the conditions and development prioritiesof the country.
An overview of the symposium (Photo: VNA)
Participants focused on discussing the identification and analysis of theimpact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the development of countries; clarifying therelationship between the crisis and sustainable development; studying modelsand mechanisms of national governance, international governance and internationalcooperation, as well as socio-economic recovery solutions to ensurepost-pandemic sustainable development.
HCMA Deputy Director Duong Trung Y said that addressingchallenges caused by crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensuringsustainable development are the responsibility of the whole society. This needsattention from leaders, managers, authorities, communities and people, in whichscientists play a very important role.
Governments need to work closely together to overcome thepandemic, restore production, and ensure sustainable development goals, hestressed./.
The annual Forum on Cooperation and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta (Mekong Delta Forum) was held in both in-person and online forms on November 4, under the theme “Promoting local initiatives - Strengthening multilateral cooperation”.
The highest priority is to develop a modern and comprehensive infrastructure system in the Mekong Delta region, said Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh in a meeting with the Mekong Delta Coordinating Council for the 2021-2025 period on November 3.
The recent COVID-19 fight has revealed many shortcomings in socio-economic development, leaving many precious lessons for the future, the Minister of Planning and Investment acknowledged.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Nguyen Thanh Vinh on November 15 chaired a seminar on Vietnam's sustainable development with the attendance of leaders and trainees of the Algeria University of War.
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.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Vietnam has gained numerous socio-economic development achievements (Photo: tuyengiao.vn) 
An overview of the symposium (Photo: VNA) 
