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The Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a governmental agency, is the official State news provider of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Boasting a network of 63 representative offices in all cities and provinces nationwide, and 30 overseas representative offices across the five continents, the VNA has a strong contingent of reporters and editors working all over the country and in most of the key location

s around the world. VNA OFFICES IN THREE REGIONS
- Headquarters in Hanoi
Address: 5 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi
Tel: 04.38252931
Fax: 04.38252984
Email: [email protected]
- VNA representative office in the South
Address: 116-118 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: 08.39305921
Fax: 08.39303414
Email: [email protected]
- VNA representative office in the Central-Central Highlands region
Address: 28 Lê Thánh Tông Street, 81 Quang Trung Street, Hai Chau district, Da Nang
Tel: 0511.3821440
Email: [email protected]

07/11/2024

Vietnam welcomed more than 14.1 million international tourists in the first 10 months of this year, an increase of over 41% year on year, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office.

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07/11/2024

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh joined leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and China as well as heads of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and regional and international organisations at the 8th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit which opened in Kunming city in China’s Yunnan province on November 7.

07/11/2024

Vietnamese leaders congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump

07/11/2024

Residents of Hanoi increasingly yearn for a metro line linking the Noi Bai International Airport to reduce the costs and travel times for both locals and tourists.

07/11/2024

Standard Chartered has lifted its forecast for Vietnam’s 2024 GDP growth to 6.8% from the previous 6%, reflecting the stronger-than-expected expansion in the third quarter of this year.

More news at: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/

07/11/2024

Military aircraft crash in Binh Dinh: Both pilots found safe

07/11/2024

Vietnam welcomes over 14.1 million foreign visitors in 10 months

07/11/2024

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

07/11/2024

Vietnam officially joined the Ayeyawady - Chao Phraya - Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy ( ) at the first ACMECS Ministerial Meeting in Thailand in November 2004. As an active and responsible member, Vietnam has made and continues to make significant contributions to ACMECS.

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06/11/2024

The Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) was officially set up recently, marking a milestone in the economic relations between Vietnam and Belgium.

More news at: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/

06/11/2024

An exhibition entitled “Mot Thoang Viet Nam” (A glimpse of Vietnam) is underway by Thang Long Art Gallery at Bonhams auction house within the framework of the 27th edition of Asian Art in London (AAL), marking the first participation of a Vietnamese gallery at the city's prestigious art event.

06/11/2024

Vietnam’s law code publicised

06/11/2024

Vietnam’s stock market moves closer to emerging market status

06/11/2024

Muong Lay, the smallest town in Vietnam located in Dien Bien province, rests peacefully beside the Son La Hydropower Reservoir. Each year, the reservoir's water rises for six months, from October to March, transforming the landscape.

More photos at: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/beauty-of-da-river-during-flood-season-post301482.vnp

06/11/2024

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is leading a high-level delegation to the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Summit from November 5-8, 2024. On this occasion, he will also attend the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit and the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) Cooperation Summit and hold working sessions in China.

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05/11/2024

Vietnam can earn 7.5 billion USD from vegetable and fruit exports this year – the highest-ever figure recorded, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit).

05/11/2024

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has arrived in China to attend the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion Summit, the 10th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit, and the 11th Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam Cooperation Summit. The Prime Minister’s participation in these events underscores Vietnam's crucial role in subregional cooperation.

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President Vo Van Thuong highlighted three lessons from APEC’s success for the future while addressing the 30th #APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting that opened in San Francisco, the US, on November 17.

A ceremony was held in the northern border province of Lang Son to announce the export of first batch of bird’s nest products to China.

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First Vietnamese bird’s nests exported to China A ceremony was held in the northern border province of Lang Son to announce the export of first batch of bird’s nest products to China.

Calligraphy exhibition spotlights Vietnamese literature, arts

A calligraphy exhibition themed “Nét đan thanh” is underway at the Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi as part of activities to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23).

An exhibition featuring Vietnam-Italy solidarity, and the beauty of the land and people of Vietnam is being held from November 13-18 within the framework of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 in Genoa.

State President Vo Van Thuong is in the United States for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting 2023 and bilateral activities in the country.

Vietnamese, Japanese students join exchange in Tokyo

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan recently held an exchange event with the name "Teenage Ambassadors 2023” for 100 Vietnamese and Japanese high school students.

Exhibition spotlights history of Vietnam-Italy friendship

An exhibition featuring Vietnam-Italy solidarity, and the beauty of the land and people of Vietnam is being held from November 13-18 within the framework of the Vietnam-Italy Year 2023 in Genoa.

Tan Hoa village - New hotspot in Quang Binh tourism

The World Tourism Organisation on October 19 honoured Tan Hoa village in Minh Hoa district, central Quang Binh province, as the best tourist village in the world. Tan Hoa was the only entry from Vietnam among the 260 applicants from 60 countries and territories seeking the title.

Vietnam Film Festival spotlights rich culture

The 23rd Vietnam Film Festival, which spotlights the building of a rich, modern, and humane national film industry, is scheduled for November 21-25 in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

President arrives in San Francisco, starting programme at APEC 2023.

National news agencies of Vietnam, Armenia ink cooperation deal.

Luxury cruise liners bring 3,400 European, US tourists to Ha Long

The Ha Long International Cruise Port is welcoming two luxury cruise liners with nearly 3,400 European and US tourists aboard on November 13-14.

Luxury cruise ship brings 3,000 tourists to central localities

A Celebrity Cruises ship with more than 3,000 passengers and crew on board berthed at Chan May port, the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on November 12.

Royal Long An Golf and Villas was opened recently in Binh Hoa An commune in Duc Hue district, Long An province; the largest of its kind in the Mekong Delta.

Ninh Binh’s tourism sector has enjoyed a robust year, welcoming 334,000 visitors in October, up 10% year-on-year, for a ten-month figure that is double last year’s result.

The O Du ethnic group is among the five smallest of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. They reside exclusively in the central province of Nghe An. In Vang Mon village, Nga My commune, Tuong Duong district, there are now more than 100 households and a population of over 340 O Du individuals. In recent years, the O Du community has shown an increasing interest in pursuing literacy.

A fine arts exhibition is taking place at the Fine Arts Museum of Vietnam, displaying 36 works by Korean artists from the Gwangju Fine Arts Museum.

H’Mong gentlemen have long been identified with the sound of panpipes. The instrument is used to pour out their heart and also as a means of communication between mortals and immortals. In the modern world, H’Mong men still practice playing the panpipe in a bid to preserve their traditional culture.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will participate in the second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC), which will be held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates on November 14-16, with a special stall. The Global Media Congress is an ideal platform for news outlets and media entities to engage with global leaders in the media sector and to deliberate on the best ways for shaping the future of the sector.

Silk painting from artist Le Pho sells for 1.2 million Euros

A silk painting entitled “Uyên ương hý liên” (Mandarin ducks and lotus) from Vietnamese painter Le Pho fetched 1.2 million Euros at the recent “Magnificence and Regality” auction held by Sotheby’s Paris.

Fund-raising campaign launched to conserve Con Dao sea turtles

A campaign named “Save The Ocean” has been launched recently on Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to raise fund for habitat conservation of sea turtles.

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A collection of traditional ethnic costumes from Vietnam by French collector Alain Dussarps is on display at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris.

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Vietnam was elected a Vice President of the 42nd session of the UNESCO’s General Conference, representing the Asia-Pacific, on November 8.

Navel orange harvest begins on Moc Chau Plateau

As winter arrives, farmers on Moc Chau Plateau begin the harvest of their orange crops. Hills and farms bursting with oranges not only bring happiness to farmers, but also act as an appealing tourist attraction captivating visitors from far and wide.

Ha Long Bay listed among 51 most beautiful places in the world

Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, has named the UNESCO-recognized heritage Ha Long Bay in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh on its list of the 51 most beautiful places in the world.

Vietnam on fastest pace for digital economic growth in region

Vietnam's digital economy is growing at the fastest pace in Southeast Asia with gross merchandise value expected to increase by 28%, from 18 billion USD in 2021 to 23 billion USD.

Ninh Thuan culture promoted in Can Tho city

A festival honouring Ninh Thuan province’s cultural values and showcasing its tourism experiences and destinations has been held recently in Can Tho city. It is expected to boost locality-to-locality relations and promote domestic tourism.

Festival promoting unique culture of ethnic groups

The first-ever festival of ethnic groups with populations of less than 10,000 was held recently in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, providing a great opportunity for visitors to learn about the diverse and distinct cultural traditions of different ethnic minority communities around Vietnam.

Da Lat aims to become ‘Green Paradise’

The Central Highlands resort city of Da Lat is exerting efforts to become a "Green Paradise" with attractions such as eco-tourism and health tourism in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, focusing on intelligent tourism.

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The Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a governmental agency, is the official State news provider of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. As the only news agency of the whole country, the State-run VNA is responsible for publishing official information and documents of the Party and State; providing information in service of the Party leadership and State management; and collecting and providing news through various forms to mass media agencies, the public,and readers of all kinds at home and abroad. The VNA is a media complex consisting of 32 affiliates.They comprise news units providing source news for domestic and foreign media outlets. There are five editorial departments: the Domestic News Department, the World News Department, the News Department for Foreign Service, the Economic News Department and the Press Photography Department. There are two source news centres, the Vietnam News Agency Television Centre (VNews) and Database - Documentation Centre. The VNA also has various publication and press bodies,with 10 news sources: the News newspaper, the Sports & Culture newspaper, the Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Region pictorial, Science & Technology monthly magazine, Vietnam Plus e-newspaper, Vietnam Pictorial, Viet Nam News, Le Courrier du Vietnam, Vietnam Law & Legal Forum and Vietnam-Korea Times weekly. It also has a television channel; a publishing house; five news support centres; and two printing, trade and services companies. Boasting a network of 63 representative offices in all cities and provinces nationwide, and 30 overseas representative offices across the five continents, the VNA has a strong contingent of reporters and editors working all over the country and in most of the key locations around the world, which is its unique advantage. With more than 60 media products by around 1,200 reporters and editors out of its 2,500-strong staff, the VNA is now the media office with the largest number of products and forms in the country: bulletins, photos, television programmes, dailies, weeklies, monthlies, magazines, pictorials, books, a TV channel, infographics, audio programmes, e-newspapers, and information programmes on mobile platforms and social networks. The agency also delivers news in the largest number of languages. In addition to official Vietnamese-language news provided for domestic and foreign media outlets, stories for foreign services are written in English, Chinese, French and Spanish – not to mention print and e-newspapers in eight other foreign languages, the four above plus Lao, Korean, Japanese and Russian. This is why the VNA is now regarded as the most important Vietnamese external news centre. The VNA has also been tasked with publishing materials in 11 state-recognised ethnic minority languages in Vietnam. The VNA maintains bilateral and multilateral partnerships with more than 40 international media organisations. It is a member of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), the Non-Aligned News Agencies Pool (NANAP), and the ASEAN News Exchange (ANEX). Performing its function as the state news agency, the VNA supplies the latest official domestic and international news to major partners while satisfying demand for information through various means, including the leading print and e-newspapers, online news and the television channel VNews. The VNA retains its position as the mainstream information source, guiding public opinion and remaining the strategic and trustworthy information centre of the Party and State, contributing to national construction, development and defence. VNA continues standing firm on the path to development (Press and news publications of the VNA) Upholding its pride worthy, historic tradition, the VNA has been constantly working toward becoming one of the most prestigious news agencies in the region. Under the model of a modern media syndicate, the VNA offers a diverse range of information in the three professional sections as follows: I- Press information section (source news): With the role of a “State news bank”, the VNA performs its function as the State news agency, and provides official and mainstream news for its partners at home and abroad through seven units with nearly 30 news products of the following kinds: Domestic News Department World News Department News Department for Foreign Service Press Photography Department Economic News Department Vietnam News Agency Television Centre (VNews) Database - Documentation Centre II- Internal News Section As well as being the State news agency, the VNA possesses a press and publication section catering to readers in and out of the country with various units and more than 20 news products in the following forms: Vnews channel News newspaper Sports & Culture paper Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Region pictorial Science & Technology monthly magazine Vietnam Plus e-newspaper Vietnam News Agency Publishing House III- External News Section As the country’s most important external news centre, along with providing source news for foreign media outlets, the VNA also has a number of units directly providing information to foreign leaders in various languages: News Department for Foreign Service (acted as a news source and a wire news provider) Vietnam Pictorial Viet Nam News Le Courrier du Vietnam Vietnam Law & Legal Forum Vietnam-Korea Times weekly The VNA operates efficiently thanks to active and proactive work from supporting units, including the following five centres: VNA Technical Centre VNA Profession Training Centre VNA Media Development Centre VNA Informatics Centre VNA International Cooperation Centre The contributions of the following consultancy units are decisive in the success of the VNA as the national news agency: Secretariat and Editorial Department Organisation and Human Resources Department Administrative Affairs Office Planning and Finance Department Inspection Department The above-mentioned units, as well as VNA Representative Offices for the South and Central-Central Highlands regions, are core pieces that help ensure the smooth flow of information, while allowing the large-scale media complex to operate smoothly. This has helped the VNA build an advanced technological infrastructure with well-equipped facilities. The agency has also developed a team of journalists with firm political resolve, high professional proficiency, social responsibility and a professional work ethic. MANAGEMENT BOARD General Director Member of the Party Central Committee NGUYEN DUC LOI Deputy General Director NGO HA THAI Deputy General Director NGUYEN HOAI DUONG Deputy General Director LE DUY TRUYEN Deputy General Director DINH DANG QUANG VNA OFFICES IN THREE REGIONS - Headquarters in Hanoi Headquarters in Hanoi Address: 5 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi Tel: 04.38252931 Fax: 04.38252984 Email: [email protected] - VNA representative office in the South Address: 116-118 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: 08.39305921 Fax: 08.39303414 Email: [email protected] - VNA representative office in the Central-Central Highlands region Address: 28 Lê Thánh Tông Street, 81 Quang Trung Street, Hai Chau district, Da Nang Tel: 0511.3821440 Email: [email protected]