Asia media summit closes

The Eighth Asia Media Summit (AMS 8) closed in Hanoi on May 25 after two days of discussions, agreeing that the competition among broadcasters is becoming fiercer than ever.
The Eighth Asia Media Summit (AMS 8) closed in Hanoi on May 25 aftertwo days of discussions, agreeing that the competition amongbroadcasters is becoming fiercer than ever.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Yang Binyan, Director of theAsia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), said thatAMS 8 served as a platform for a multisectoral and multidimensionaldialogue on the challenges and opportunities in the digital world forbroadcasters.

He spoke of the summit’s outcomes,particularly in raising awareness and understanding among broadcastersof opportunities offered by technological advances and multiple deliveryplatforms such as the web, mobile, and social media that will expandtheir audience reach, address strong competition and improve theirproducts and services as well as business returns.

Delegates to the summit reached a consensus that it was no longerbusiness as usual for broadcasters in the battle for attention that hasbecome more intense than ever in the digital world. They showed how newsand social media have contributed towards addressing crisis anddevelopment needs in the region.

The summit helpedAIBD and its partners to foster a more meaningful relationship withbroadcasters, expand cooperation and contribute to an exchange ofknowledge.

Through the summit Vietnam showcasedits efforts in international integration and helped participants tobetter understand and speak of the country’s strong developmentdynamism, especially in the broadcasting industry.

The next summit will be held in May next year in Bangkok, Thailand./.

See more

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu presents gifts to Vietnamese-oigin people in Cambodia (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese-origin people in northwestern Cambodia receive support

Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu called on local authorities to continue creating favourable conditions for Vietnamese-origin people regarding legal issues, education, and livelihoods, thus helping them stabilise their lives, gradually integrate into the local society, and contribute to the development of both provinces and Cambodia as a whole.

At the synthetic drug production facility in Khanh Hoa. (Photo provided by the police)

PM commends law enforcement forces for busting large-scale drug case

In his letter of compliments, the Government leader said their exemplary achievement contributes to cutting off drug supplies, preventing attempts to turn Vietnam into an international drug transit hub, and building a drug-free environment both domestically and regionally.

At the appeal hearing for the case of stock market manipulation and fraudulent appropriation of property involving the FLC Group JSC (FLC Group). (Photo: nhandan.vn)

FLC appeal hearing postponed, giving more time for compensation

After discussions and listening to opinions from lawyers, defendants, and victims present at the trial, the judicial panel stated that postponing the appeal hearing for Trinh Van Quyet, ex-chairman of FLC Group, is necessary to ensure the rights of the victims. The postponement aims to give the defendants and their families more time to pay compensation for victims and those with related rights and obligations.

A view of the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

Exhibition spotlights Hue's history, development achievements

​In addition to showcasing the significant contributions and sacrifices of Hue’s soldiers and citizens during the two resistance wars, the exhibition also highlights the city's potential, resources, and strengths over the past 50 years.

Defendant Truong My Lan (first row, centre) and accomplices at the trial. (Photo: VNA)

Truong My Lan, 27 defendants brought to appeal trial of Van Thinh Phat case

Lan has appealed the entire verdict, challenging her convictions for "fraudulent appropriation of assets" (embezzling nearly 30.87 trillion VND – 1.2 billion USD – from 35,824 secondary investors), "money laundering" (involving 445.75 trillion VND), and "illegal cross-border money transfers" (4.5 billion USD).

Delegates attend the intergenerational forum themed “Women and Gender Equality in the New Era”. (Photo: phunuvietnam.vn)

Forum discusses women, gender equality in new era

In Vietnam, gender equality has always been recognised by the Party and State as one of the major goals, and it has consistently been prioritised throughout the nation building and development process, said an official.