The Vietnam News Agency receives the Ho Chi Minh Order (second time) at a ceremony marking its 65th founding anniversary (September 15, 1945-2010) (Photo: VNA)

He wrote that amid the country’s celebrations of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), the agency also marks its 75th anniversary (September 15, 1945 - 2020) and the 60th anniversary of the Liberation News Agency (October 12, 1960 - 2020), while receiving the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces”.

Amid the far-reaching impact of the fourth Industrial Revolution on all socio-economic areas, he said he hopes and believes the VNA will continue to consolidate its role as the official, trustworthy media agency of the Party and State, providing domestic and international news in various forms for people from all walks of life.

Prime MInister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attends the 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnam News Agency (Photo: VNA)

The ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Communications and Education Vo Van Thuong. In his address, Prime Minister Phuc acknowledged the Vietnam News Agency's contributions to national construction and defense. He asked the.VNA to continue to play the leading role in providing the public with update, accurate, and prompt information about the Party guidelines and State policy and promptly reflect people's aspiration. He urged the agency to accelerate reform its technology to come a multi-media agency taking teh lead in digital transformation, new technology and AI application. 

To mark the occasion, Prime MInister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the Central Emulation and Award Council, presented the Labor Order, First Class to the Vietnam News Agency.