The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will host the 44th Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) Executive Board in Hanoi from April 18-20, under the theme “For a professional and innovative journalism”, with the participation of senior officials from 44 member news agency from 35 countries.VNA’s hosting of the event affirms and promotes the role of the national news agency at the prestigious and effective regional multilateral press forum.The OANA was established in Bangkok on December 22, 1961, as an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The association aims to strengthen and create favourable conditions for the direct and free popularisation and exchange of information among news agencies in the Asia-Pacific, a dynamic developing region home to over 50 percent of the global population.At present, the OANA brings together 44 news agencies from 35 countries, including Xinhua (China), Kyodo … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency – an active member of OANA
Wimberley news update
Vietnamese, Cuban news agencies seek stronger partnership
General Director of the Vietnam News Agency Nguyen Duc Loi (R) welcomes President of the Prensa Latina news agency of Cuba Luis Enrique Gonzalez Acosta in Hanoi on September 10 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Nguyen Duc Loi and President of the Prensa Latina (PL) news agency of Cuba Luis Enrique Gonzalez Acosta held talks in Hanoi on September 10 to review outcomes of the bilateral cooperation and discuss measures to strengthen their partnership in the future. The PL leader extended greetings to the VNA on its 74th founding anniversary and thanked the Vietnamese news agency for its effective support over the years. Without the support and assistance from the VNA, it would be hard for the PL to accomplish all tasks assigned in the context that Cuba is facing tightening economic embargoes, he stated. Realising the signed bilateral agreement, the two sides have provided each other with news, pictures and TV news in English, French and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Cuban news agencies seek stronger partnership
Việt Nam fights fake news
Nguyễn Thanh Lâm. — Photo nld.com.vn Nguyễn Thanh Lâm, director general of the Authority of Broadcasting, TV and Electronic Information, under the Ministry of Information and Communications, talks to the newspaper Thanh Niên (Young People) on the fight against fake news in Việt Nam What do you think of social media users who share more bad and fake news than good news? This is a common issue internationally nowadays. I don’t think people who share fake news are all bad people, even if they know that the news they share is bad news. For some major social networks, their editorial boards know about the problem, but still they have not taken actions to prevent it. The reason is very simple, the more readers, the more revenue the networks will receive. This is a headache for authorities on how to deter the spread of fake news, particularly news that harms society. Some fake news is free and some costs money, used to … [Read more...] about Việt Nam fights fake news
Vietnam News Agency – an example in modernisation of OANA’s website
VNA Director General Nguyen Duc Loi (R) worked with OANA President Aslan Aslanov while attending the 43rd Executive Board Meeting of OANA in 2018 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) is one of the most active members in modernising the website of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), and is an example to other agencies, according to President of the organization Aslan Aslanov. He made the remarks in a recent interview with VNA reporters on the occasion of the 44th Executive Board Meeting of OANA, which will be hosted by the VNA in Hanoi on April 18-20, under the theme “For a professional and innovative journalism”. The following is the full text of the interview. Reporter: We all know that innovation in the press is constant, and each news agency needs to keep up with modern trends and improve product quality. However, these efforts should not be made by only member news agencies. What measures should OANA take to support the … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency – an example in modernisation of OANA’s website
Media in race for latest news on DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit
Thousands of reporters from around the world have come to Hanoi to cover the second summit between the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), creating a race for the latest updates about this high-profile event. Reporters at the International Media Centre for the DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hundreds of reporters of Vietnamese and foreign media agencies have always stayed ready at the areas expected to be the venues for the summit’s activities for several days now. Each agency has its own way to get the best-quality images and information on the event. MBC News, a TV channel of the Republic of Korea (RoK), has stationed their studio on the roof of the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel to make an aerial view of the Vietnamese capital the background of their programme. Others like Yonhap of the RoK, NHK of Japan and CNN of the US have also brought along all necessary equipment so as to make updated reports anywhere and at any time. Eun … [Read more...] about Media in race for latest news on DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit