Dak Nong (VNA) – The Vietnam Mekong RiverCommission (VMRC) held its second plenary meeting in 2019 in the CentralHighlands province of Dak Nong on December 3.
The meeting heard experts’ reports on water use strategies of Thailand andother regional countries, and the consultation processfor the Luang Prabang hydropower project of Laos, and development of hydropower plants in theMekong River’s mainstream.
Participants underlined the role of VMRC, especially in setting directions for addressing MekongRiver-related issues. They pointed out negative impacts on socio-economicdevelopment in the Mekong River’s mainstream.
Addressing the event, Deputy Ministerof Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh affirmed that the VMRC willpromptly provide warnings about trends, climate and weather conditionsaffecting the Mekong River system, to relevant provinces and cities. Thecommission will also expand external relations and consultations with other countriesto minimize impacts on the Mekong River.
Thanh said Vietnamese localities in the Mekong River area should focuson sustainable development and switch to renewable energy. He called forbuilding a master plan on erosion to roll out more effective solutions for theproblem.
In 2019, the VMRC participated in theconsultation process on a master plan for economic development of the MekongDelta region, and contributed opinions to water resources plans and relevant investmentprojects.
It also completed the negotiation to build an agreement on regulations on waterusage along the Vietnam - Cambodia border in accordance with the Minutes of theVietnam - Cambodia Joint Committee Meeting.
In addition, the commission established a number of expert groups, mobilizingthe extensive participation of all stakeholders in domestic and internationalactivities.
In 2020, the commission will continue to monitor the exploitation anduse of water resources and other natural resources in the Mekong basin.
It will closely coordinate with relevant agencies in proposing mechanisms to strengthencooperation with member countries of the Mekong River Commission (MRC), and mechanisms of sharing cross-border water resources toensure water security in the Mekong River basin and the Mekong Delta./.
Vietnam held its first national preliminary consultation seminar in Can Tho on September 25 to assess the impact of the construction of the Don Sahong hydropower plant on the Mekong River in Laos.
A national consultation meeting was held in Hanoi on December 22 to examine the possible impacts of the 260-megawatt Don Sahong hydropower plant on the Mekong River.
As many as 18 million residents in the Mekong Delta are suffering serious consequences as the Mekong River is drying up due to over exploitation of hydropower plants in upstream countries.
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.
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.
At the plenary meeting (Source: VNA) 
