Vietnamese, Canadian friends come together online on national reunification anniversary
The Canada-Vietnam Friendship Society (CVFS) held a webinar on April 28 to connect Canadian friends with the overseas Vietnamese community, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day on April 30.
Ottawa (VNA) - The Canada-Vietnam Friendship Society (CVFS) helda webinar on April 28 to connect Canadian friends with the overseas Vietnamesecommunity, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Liberationof the South and National Reunification Day on April 30.
Philip Fernandez, a member of the Society, said Vietnam and its people haveattracted global attention thanks to the remarkable achievements made in buildingan independent and autonomous economy.
Vietnam’s prestige in the international arena was demonstrated by it beingelected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for a secondtime and it taking on the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020, he went on.
After liberating the south and reunifying the country on April 30, 1975,the Vietnamese people focused on building a democratic socialist country. The decisivefactor in achievements made has been the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam(CPV) as well as the solidarity and consensus of the people with the Party, he said.
Canadian friends truly admire Vietnam’s COVID-19 response, he continued. Witha spirit of “fighting the pandemic as if fighting an enemy”, Vietnam has successfullycurbed the outbreak and posted no fatalities.
Elizabeth McIninch, Director of the Canada-Vietnam Trade Council, said shewas very happy to witness the closer ties between the two countries in recent times.
Vietnam has become a rising star in Southeast Asian, she said, adding thatit has worked hard to achieve spectacular economic growth. It has continued to be one of Canada’s biggest trade partners in SoutheastAsia, with two-way trade estimated at 7.8 billion CAD (5.98 billion USD). More than21,000 Vietnamese students are studying in Canada.
She noted that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-PacificPartnership (CPTPP) will be a new path forward for Vietnam and Canada to strengthencommitments and cooperation./.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) in collaboration with the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI) on October 2 organised a conference in Montreal, Canada, to seek business cooperation in supporting industry between Vietnam and Quebec province.
The maintenance of peace in sea border areas was the main topic at a conference in York University in Toronto, Canada, on November 15, during which participants highlighted issues related to security, future management principles and policies in oceans.
A delegation of the Vietnamese National Assembly led by Nguyen Thanh Hai, head of the NA’s Ombudsman Committee and Chairwoman of the Vietnam-Canada Friendship Association, has paid a working visit to Canada.
Vietnam has been Canada’s largest trading partner in the ASEAN region since 2015. The average growth rate of Vietnam- Canada trade is at 20-25% per year.
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.
Participants join the webinar (Photo: VNA) 
