About 1,000 Vietnamese people in France and international friends shared the joy of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival at a celebration held by the Vietnamese Embassy at the Paris City Hall on February 3.
The celebration takes place at the Paris City Hall on February 3 (Photo: VNA)
Paris (VNA) – About 1,000 Vietnamese people inFrance and international friends shared the joy of the traditional Lunar NewYear (Tet) festival at a celebration held by the Vietnamese Embassy at theParis City Hall on February 3.
At the ceremony, coinciding with the 90thfounding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), Ambassador NguyenThiep recalled the national salvation journey by Nguyen Ai Quoc, one of thenames used by President Ho Chi Minh in his early revolutionary career,including the period from 1917 to 1923 in France.
Under the CPV’s leadership, Vietnam became anindependent nation in 1945, 15 years after the founding of the party, and sincethe country’s reunification in 1975, the CPV has successfully led the reform processto develop the nation, the diplomat stressed.
Ambassador Thiep highlighted Vietnam’s economicachievements in 2019, adding that last year, Vietnam and France continuedexchanging high-level delegations, including a visit to the European nation byNational Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. They also made considerablestrides in decentralised cooperation since the 11th conference in Toulouse.
2019 was also a special year for the Vietnamesecommunity in France as seen through important events, including the centenaryof the patriotic movement of Vietnamese expatriates and the Association ofVietnamese people in France – the oldest organisation of overseas Vietnamesepeople, according to him.
On this occasion, the diplomat announced thatthe Vietnamese Government appointed Nguyen Cong Tuoi Maurice as the country’sHonorary Consul in Marseille, a port city in southern France.
Thiep noted in 2020, Vietnam concurrently holdsthe chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) andnon-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council, which arechallenges but also opportunities for Vietnam to raise its stature in theglobal arena and enhance ties with France within the framework of regional andinternational organisations.
At the ceremony, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgoaffirmed that Vietnam is an important partner that has cooperated effectivelywith France in various fields.
The Vietnamese community has also contributedmuch to the development of France in general and Paris in particular, she said,noting that Vietnam’s cultural values have helped with the cultural diversityof her city.
The mayor also wished Vietnamese people inFrance more successes in the New Year to join hands in building a betterfuture./.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh took part in a traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) celebration held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Switzerland on January 19.
The Vietnamese Consulate General in San Francisco recently held a grand meeting for overseas Vietnamese to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) as the biggest traditional festival is just around the corner.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Russia on January 23 held a celebration of the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) for its staff and overseas Vietnamese who are living, working and studying in Moscow and other Russian localities.
The Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic joined various get-togethers across the European country to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
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 celebration takes place at the Paris City Hall on February 3 (Photo: VNA) 
