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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

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

Deputies critical of latest draft Law on Residency (21-10-2006) HA NOI — The draft Law on Residency favours State administrative control of residents over people’s rights to residential freedom, said many National Assembly deputies during debate yesterday. National Assembly Legal Committee chairman Vu Duc Khien reported to deputies on adjustment to the draft law during yesterday’s National Assembly meeting. Regular and temporary residential registration were regulated in detail in the draft law. Many deputies responded to his report that the draft Law on Residency should concretely state in its provisions the rights of residential freedom guaranteed to citizens in the constitution. The draft law already includes new provisions and detailed regulations on the rights and responsibilities of citizens in registering their residence, said chairman Khien. In terms of model of residential administration, many deputies agreed to keep the current model which issues residential … [Read more...] about Deputies critical of latest draft Law on Residency

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

Đinh La Thăng at a court hearing in May last year. — VNA/VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Police on Sunday launched criminal proceedings against Đinh La Thăng, former chairman of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), for suspected violations at Petrochemical and Bio-Fuel Joint Stock Company – a subsidiary of this group. Thăng, born in 1960, is being investigated for “violating regulations on investment in construction, causing serious consequences” under Article 224 of the Penal Code. The same day, the Ministry of Public Security also launched criminal proceedings against and searched the house of Trần Thị Bình , former deputy director general of PetroVietnam, on the same charges. She is currently under house arrest. This was the latest move by police probing the Phú Thọ ethanol factory of the Petrochemical and Bio-Fuel JSC. In 2018, Thăng, former Politburo member, Minister of Transport and Secretary of the HCM City’s Party’s … [Read more...] about Ex-Petro Vietnam Chairman Đinh La Thăng faces more charge

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity and Education Võ Văn Thưởng asks Vietnam News Agency to supply the latest accurate and reliable source news in various areas, better meeting the demand of media agencies and the public. — VNA/VNS Photo An Đăng HÀ NỘI – Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is determined to improve its news quality as well as perform its role as a national news agency and a strong multimedia conglomerate, General Director Nguyễn Đức Lợi has said. During a working session in Hà Nội yesterday with Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity and Education Võ Văn Thưởng, the general director noted that as a reliable strategic news agency of the Party and State, the VNA provided information about domestic and international affairs to serve the country’s leaders, domestic and foreign press, and the public. … [Read more...] about VNA to improve and develop news quality