Vietnam - Myanmar Friendship Association holds 2nd congress
The Vietnam - Myanmar Friendship Association on November 11 organized the second national congress for the 2021-2026 term in both face-to-face and online forms.
The Vietnam - Myanmar Friendship Association on November 11 organizes the second national congress for the 2021-2026 term in both face-to-face and online forms. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam - Myanmar FriendshipAssociation on November 11 organized the second national congress for the2021-2026 term in both face-to-face and online forms.
Chu CongPhung, former Ambassador of Vietnam to Myanmar, was re-elected as Chairman ofthe association for the term 2021-2026.
Reportspresented at the congress show that the Vietnam – Myanmar relations have developed fruitfully in the past nearly 50 years. The establishment of comprehensivepartnership between the two countries in 2017 opened up channels of dialogue and closecooperation at the ministerial level in foreign affairs, defence, security, andeconomy – trade.
Vietnam isnow the 9th largest trade partner of Myanmar and the 7th biggest foreigninvestor in the Southeast Asian nation. Two-way trade reached 1.02 billion USDin 2019, and exceeded the set target for 2020. By the end of April 2021, Vietnam’stotal licensed investment capital in Myanmar is 2.2 billion USD, including 11projects, mainly in telecommunications, construction, and banking.
Chu Cong Phung (R), former Ambassador of Vietnam to Myanmar, is re-elected as Chairman of the association for the term 2021-2026. (Photo: VNA)
In the previous tenure, the Vietnam - Myanmar Friendship Associationorganized many activities with practical results, contributing to promotingthe comprehensive cooperative partnership, enhancing mutual understanding andfriendship.
In the next term, the Vietnam - Myanmar Friendship Association plans to continue strengthening cooperation with the Myanmar Embassy in Hanoi,the Vietnamese Embassy in Yangon, and the Myanmar - Vietnam Friendship Associationto organise exchange activities, and effectively implement the MoU signed by the two associations.
It will also enhance linkages and cooperation with professionalassociations, religious, political, cultural and social organisations in orderto foster economic cooperation and cultural, educational and medical exchangebetween the two countries./.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong on May 28 sent a message of congratulations to President of Myanmar Win Myint on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries (May 28).
Vietnam and Myanmar held their 9th annual political consultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level on December 28 in the form of a videoconference.
Vietnam has called on relevant parties in Myanmar to restrain and hold dialogues to find out a satisfactory solution in line with the nation’s Constitution and law, as well as the will and aspirations of Myanmar people, thereby facilitating the democratic process.
Vietnam shares the difficulties that the country and people of Myanmar are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes that ASEAN countries, partners and the international community will join hands to help Myanmar and its people overcome the challenges.
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.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
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 Vietnam - Myanmar Friendship Association on November 11 organizes the second national congress for the 2021-2026 term in both face-to-face and online forms. (Photo: VNA) 
Chu Cong Phung (R), former Ambassador of Vietnam to Myanmar, is re-elected as Chairman of the association for the term 2021-2026. (Photo: VNA) 
