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Việt Nam pulled out all the stops for media: foreign affairs spokesperson DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un leaves Hà Nội Achieving denuclearisation needs more time PM says hosting DPRK-US summit was big success for Việt Nam Reactions to the failed summit 00.30 AM Friday North Korea is seeking partial relief of sanctions from the United States, not in their entirety, in exchange for the dismantlement of its main nuclear facility and other actions, Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho made the remark at an impromptu press conference at his hotel in Hanoi, hours after a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. President Donald Trump failed to produce an agreement. VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh 11.00 PM In an unexpected move, the North Korean delegation announce they will hold a press conference in Hà Nội. 3.50 PM Airforce One is about to take off and President Donald Trump is heading home to Washington. Chairman Kim still has a few days in … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: NO AGREEMENT REACHED

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (centre) launches the Vietnam News Agency's television news channel yesterday in Ha Noi. — VNA/VNS Photo Quoc Khanh HA NOI — The Vietnam News Agency's new television news channel would win the trust of its audience, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung forecast at its official opening in Ha Noi yesterday. The launch of V-News, which has been transmitting trial broadcasts for two months, was a significant event for Viet Nam's communication industry, he said. "I believe the Vietnam News Agency will build a stable, trusted channel." The Prime Minister praised the VNA as a trustworthy news service that had contributed to the country's development and was trusted not only by the people but also the Party and the State. The Government took seriously the need to build a media group that would have a positive influence on the communication industry, he said. The VNA should renew its operations, plan for the development of its personnel and … [Read more...] about PM launches news channel

From June 17-18, 1989, the Vietnam News Agency organised the 10th OANA Executive Board Meeting, the 10th Technical Group Meeting and the sixth Editorial Workshop. VNA/VNS File Photo HÀ NỘI — Members of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) agreed that it’s time to use every advantage to develop mechanisms in the fight against fake news, and all media outlets should not compromise truth, accuracy and accountability for speed. Given the context that fake news is spreading and harming nations, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) affirmed that it does not compromise in its quest for honest reporting of the events in the country and around the world. First Deputy Director General of Russia’s TASS news agency Mikhail Gusman said that the first step would be forming close ties among news agencies, possibly in a traditional alliance like the OANA, he suggested, stressing on the need to give a clear definition of “fake news”, along with legal arguments and … [Read more...] about OANA members commit to fight fake news with modern technology

APEC ministers call for urgent action to break Doha impasse (03-06-2006) HCM CITY — Trade ministers from 21 APEC member countries and territories issued a statement calling for urgent action to break the impasse in the current round of the Doha round of WTO negotiations after a two-day Meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) that concluded in HCM City yesterday. "APEC Ministers representing around half of global trade flows have made a very personal commitment to break the impasse at the WTO and conclude the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations," Chair of the 12th APEC MRT meeting, Trade Minister of Viet Nam, Truong Dinh Tuyen said at the end of the ministerial meeting. The MRT Stand-Alone Statement on the DDA is specific in affirming APEC Trade Ministers’ support for utilising the "Swiss formula" in calculating tariff reductions for improving market access for non-agricultural goods. Ministers stated their support for the use of two ambitious … [Read more...] about APEC ministers call for urgent action to break Doha impasse

HA NOI – A foreign drug ring, smuggling drugs into Vietnam by post, was busted yesterday by Ha Noi's police and customs forces, and the Drug Criminals Investigation Agency (C17) run by the Ministry of Public Security. Trương Thị Nga, Nguyễn Thị Hồng Vân and Nguyễn Hà Chung, were arrested at Thanh Xuân Post Office in Ha Noi on Wednesday. Evidence included more than 450 grams of dried marijuana flower bubs, hidden inside two cell phones in a parcel sent from Canada to Ms Trương Thị Nga, of the Hà Vân Limited Company based in Thanh Xuân District. C17 will co-operate with district police and the Hà Nội Customs Department in further investigations. - VNS … [Read more...] about Breaking a drug ring by post

Workers are fixing the broken Đà River water pipeline. — Photo www.baogiaothong.vn Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Đà River water pipeline broke yesterday afternoon, disrupting water supply to thousands of households in Hà Nội for 10 hours. Workers from the Vinaconex water supply joint stock company (Viwasupco) were immediately sent to the site to repair the pipeline and the water supply was resumed this morning. The pipeline breach affected about 70,000 households in Thanh Xuân, Hoàng Mai, Hà Đông and Cầu Giấy districts. The second phase of the project commenced in October 2015, which will serve a chain of urban areas, such as Sơn Tây, Hòa Lạc, Miếu Môn and Hà Đông, and serve as an additional water source to Hà Nội. The project, in which Viwasupco has invested VND4.9 trillion ($219 million), aims to meet the local residents’ need for clean water following several breaks of the old pipeline. Once the second phase of the project is completed, the … [Read more...] about Đà River water pipeline breaks again