Vietnamese intellectuals abroad talk ways to help Vietnam “thrive in change”
Nearly 100 Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin people from 20 countries gathered at the Vietnam Global Leaders Forum (VGLF 2024) held in Paris on March 30-31.
Delegates at the Vietnam Global Leaders Forum pose for a group photo. (Source: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – Nearly 100 Vietnamese andVietnamese-origin people from 20 countries gathered at the Vietnam GlobalLeaders Forum (VGLF 2024) held in Paris on March 30-31.
They are outstanding doctors and experts in science,economy, social affairs, environment, arts and religion.
The forum is the convergence of knowledge, spirit,energy and the quintessence of the Vietnamese culture, said Professor, Dr. NguyenDuc Khuong, director of international development research at IPAG BusinessSchool (France) and President of the Association of Vietnamese Scientists andExperts in France (AVSE Global) – the organiser of VGLF 2024.
Amidst evolving, unpredictable internationalenvironment, Vietnam needs to seek its own path towards sustainability,equality and prosperity, he said, adding that the forum offers an opportunity forVietnamese-origin individuals to compare notes on how to help Vietnam “thrivein change.”
A session of the Vietnam Global Leaders Forum. (Photo: VNA)
Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang affirmedthat the State always consider overseas Vietnamese (OVs) an integral part ofthe nation, as reflected through the roll-out of various legal corridors andpolicy tools to facilitate their engagement in national development.
With the theme of "Vietnam thriving in change",the forum focused on three key inquiries - the means to unite resources toawaken national potential and facilitate growth, how to enhance Vietnam'sglobal standing, and how to harness and utilise the keys to success forbreakthrough.
VGLF 2024 also brought culture and heritage togetherwith the participation of the brightest minds from more than 15 differentcountries around the world. It was also a rare and great opportunity to immerseVietnamese contemporary art, national culture and special cuisine in thetopical issues.
Some participantstold the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) that national construction requires strong human resources, stressing the needto grow a pool of talents, and provide policy support for them.
AVSE Global is a Paris-headquartered nonprofitorganisation connecting Vietnamese intellectuals, senior experts, andscientists worldwide.
Relying on over 300 permanent members in more than20 countries regularly working on strategic projects and collaborating with2000 collaborative experts and 10000 connected experts, AVSE Globalimplements strategic programmes and projects promoting Vietnam's sustainabledevelopment./.
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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.
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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.
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The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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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.
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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.
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Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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Delegates at the Vietnam Global Leaders Forum pose for a group photo. (Source: VNA) 
A session of the Vietnam Global Leaders Forum. (Photo: VNA) 
