The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee will share its experience in people-to-people diplomacy with the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee and help the Lao side with the establishment of farmers’ association, President of the VFF Central Committee Do Van Chien pledged on July 26.
At the talks between Vietnamese and Lao front leaders (Photo: VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – The Vietnam Fatherland Front(VFF) Central Committee will share its experience in people-to-people diplomacywith the Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) Central Committee and helpthe Lao side with the establishment of farmers’ association, President of theVFF Central Committee Do Van Chien pledged on July 26.
During his talks with President of the LFNC CentralCommittee Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune in Vientiane on July 26, Chien affirmedthat the VFF stands ready to exchange experience and support the LFNC in the mattersin which the Lao side is interested.
The officials noted with pleasure pragmatic outcomesof the relationship between the two fronts, with an array of exchangeprogrammes and experience sharing in the front work.
Notably, the two organiations and the NationalCouncil of the Solidarity Front for Development of the Cambodian Motherlandsigned a memorandum of understanding on cooperation for 2021-2023.
The VFF and the LFNC are working together toorganise an international conference on building a Vietnam-Laos border line ofpeace, friendship, cooperation and development in Laos in September.
The front leaders briefed each other onsocio-economic situation in their respective countries in the first half ofthis year, shared experience in the front work, and agreed to sign acooperation agreement for 2022-2027.
SinlavongKhoutphaythoune suggested the Vietnamese side share its experience inmobilising expats, organising conferences for farmers, and building andamending the front law.
Chien emphasised that the VFF will make every effortto preserve and promote the Vietnam-Laos great friendship, special solidarityand comprehensive cooperation, and advance its cooperation with the LFNC in amore effective and pragmatic manner.
Following their talks, the front leaders signed acooperation agreement between their organisations for the 2022-2027 period.
On this occasion, Chien presented gifts to poorVietnamese families and Lao families that are affected by the COVID-19pandemic.
The VFF President, on behalf of State PresidentNguyen Xuan Phuc, handed over the third-class Independence Order to ChanphengSouthivong and Ot Phongsavanh, Vice Presidents of the LFNC Central Committee,and the third-class Labour Order to eight individuals who have made outstandingperformance in consolidating and enhancing the Vietnam-Laos relationship.
The VFF President, on behalf of State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, handed over the third-class Independence Order to Chanpheng Southivong and Ot Phongsavanh, Vice Presidents of the LFNC Central Committee. (Photo: VNA)
He also presented the “For the Cause of GreatNational Unity” insignia of the VFF Central Committee to 28 others of theLFNC./.
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Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai received Lao Finance Minister Bounchom Ubonpaseuth in Hanoi on July 26, during which the host affirmed that Vietnam shares its happiness and difficulties with Laos.
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.
At the talks between Vietnamese and Lao front leaders (Photo: VNA) 
The VFF President, on behalf of State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, handed over the third-class Independence Order to Chanpheng Southivong and Ot Phongsavanh, Vice Presidents of the LFNC Central Committee. (Photo: VNA) 
