Bac Giang and Vietnam News Agency hold a conference on January 12 to review the implementation of their communications cooperation agreement in 2017. (Photo: VNA)Bac Giang (VNA) – The People’s Committee of northern Bac Giang province and the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) held a conference on January 12 to review the implementation of their communications cooperation agreement in 2017 and map out plans for 2018.
Under the terms of the agreement, the VNA has popularised the images of Bac Giang province and introduced its achievements, socio-economic development potential and policies to readers and viewers both at home and abroad through online and print publications and television channel.
More than 900 news stories, articles and photos about Bac Giang were published in the VNA’s source information websites and about 80 reportages were aired on its television channel.
The cooperation in communications has contributed to the province’s social and economic successes last year. Highlights among Bac Giang’s achievements are record GRDP growth of 13.3 percent and the 8th position out of 63 provinces and cities in terms of foreign investment attraction.
Speaking at the conference, VNA General Director Nguyen Duc Loi congratulated Bac Giang on its achievements and affirmed the agency’s continued support for the province’s popularization of laws and policies and promotion of local advantages and potential both at home and overseas.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Lai Thanh Son outlined key contents of their cooperation plan this year, including the promotion of Tay Yen Tu Festival 2018, fast-tracking progress of local key infrastructure projects and improvements in the business climate.-VNA
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