Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese and Sing🐟aporean volunteers will increase their mutual understanding and tighten relations via programmes for their common interests.
This is one of the contents of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2017-2019 period between the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee and the People’s Association of Singapore which was signed in Hanoi on June 20.
Under the document, the two sides will also increase delegation exchanges to consolidate ties as well as work closely on community development programmes and cultural activities.
Previously, Vice President and General Secretary of the VFF Central Committee Tran Thanh Man had a working session with a delegation from the Singaporean association led by its Chief Executive Director Ang Hak Seng.
During the session, the two sides updated each other on socio-economic development in their respective countries and reviewed the two sides’ cooperation during the period from 2014 to 2016.
Man spoke highly of the close collaboration between the VFF and the People’s Association of Singapore, saying that the two sides share the similar modes of operation and have the same goal of improving people’s living standards at grassroots level.
Ang Hak Seng expressed his hope that the two sides’ affiliations will continue contributing to the development of the relationship between Vietnam and Singapore.-VNA
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan received a visiting delegation from the Singaporean People’s Association led by its chief executive director Ang Hak Seng in Hanoi on October 30.
A delegation from the Singaporean People’s Association led by its Chief Executive Director Ang Hak Seng had a working session with the Hanoi chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front on October 31.
Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee President Nguyen Thien Nhan had a busy day in Singapore on March 28 as he met with a number of local senior officials and attended many diplomatic activities.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan has said his visit to Singapore, which concluded on March 30, was fruitful, significantly strengthening ties between VFF and the People’s Association (PA) as well as the citizens of both countries.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) and the People’s Association of Singapore signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation for the 2014-2016 period in Hanoi on October 22.
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.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
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.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
The MoU signed in Hanoi on June 20 (Source:VNA)
