Communist Youth Union's leader holds dialogue with youngsters, children

First Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee Nguyen Anh Tuan on March 16 held a dialogue with young people and children across the country and abroad with connections with 70 locations.
Communist Youth Union's leader holds dialogue with youngsters, children ảnh 1An overview of the dialogue (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – First Secretary of the Ho Chi MinhCommunist Youth Union (HCYU) Central Committee Nguyen Anh Tuan on March 16 held a dialoguewith young people and children across the country and abroad with connections with70 locations.

At the event, Tuan, who is also President of the Vietnam Youth Federation and Chairman of the National Committee on Youth of Vietnam, briefed participants on policies of theParty and the State related to young peole and children, as well as operations of the HCYU in caring for and educating the youth, while listening to their aspirations andproposals.

Tuan underlined the significance of youngsters’ trust,mettle and aspirations, which have been shown by the success of many outstandingyoung people in many areas.  

Regarding the operation of the HCYU over the years, he saidthat the union’s movements and programmes have been renovated with higherefficiency.

Particularly, amid impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and naturaldisasters, the union at all levels have applied flexible methods inimplementing its movements, with focus on optimising digital platforms, IT,mass media and social networks, he noted.

According to Tuan, in the future, in order to improve theeffectiveness of the movements, it is necessary to continue enhancing thecapacity of the union’s personnel, while renovating operation contents andmethods, and promoting the application of digital communications with thecentre being the youth.

Meanwhile, it is necessary to design different programmesfor different groups of youths and children, thus promoting their self-studyspirit and creativity amid challenges and opportunities from the FourthIndustrial Revolution and the country’s broad and deep internationalintegration.

Responding to a question on the union’s support to members andyoungsters in accessing capital sources and startup knowledge and skills,Tuan said that in the project to assist the youth in startup in the 2017-2022period, the union defined five major solutions, including the provision of knowledge and skills to young people in the field.

Currently, there are three major capital sources for youthstartups, including those from policy credits, the National Target Programmes onEmployment, angle and adventurous funds, investors, commercial banks, and fromlocalities through funds for youth startup support, he said.

So far, 28 localities nationwide have formed trusted capital funds to assist youngsters in launching startups, he noted, stressing thatthe union will work to improve access to the capital sources and strengthenconnectivity among startups.

In order to reinforce trust among youngsters and inspirethem in national construction and development, Tuan held that the union shouldpromote youngsters’ role in parallel with helping them enhance their capacity.

He also advised youngsters to be clearly aware of theirresponsibility and position in their families and society./.
VNA

See more

Representatives of the Club of Cambodian Journalists and the Vietnam Journalists Association at the working session in Hanoi on May 12 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Cambodian journalists strengthen cooperation

The Vietnam Journalists Association and the Club of Cambodian Journalists agreed to enhance coordination and information sharing between media agencies, exchange experience in professional training and technology application in journalism, and regularly organise training programmes for reporters and editors.

Ca Mau province has consistently attached importance to developing human resources and investing in infrastructure in ethnic minority areas. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030

To accelerate the implementation of the the Ethnic Affairs Strategy by 2030, with a vision toward 2045, the Prime Minister requested ministries, agencies and local authorities to continue thoroughly carrying out the Party and State’s policies on ethnic affairs, enhancing the effectiveness of State management and strengthening oversight of policy implementation.

Officials from the Market Surveillance Department of Da Nang conduct inspections at business establishments in Hai Chau ward. (Photo: VNA)

No “blind spots” in crackdown on smuggling, counterfeit goods

In the Jan-April period, authorities nationwide uncovered and handled nearly 44,000 cases related to smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods, while initiating 1,464 criminal cases involving 2,277 suspects, according to the National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Commercial Fraud and Counterfeit Goods (National Steering Committee 389).

A delegation of 60 exemplary overseas Vietnamese from 20 countries and territories offers incense to commemorate the Hung Kings. (Photo: VNA)

Overseas Vietnamese community contributes to national unity, development

According to Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Nguyen Trung Kien, many overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs have achieved success in developed economies, gaining experience in corporate governance, advanced technologies, and international-standard operations.

A market surveillance team carries out an unannounced inspection at a fashion business in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi steps up crackdown on counterfeit goods, IP infringements

The agency has set a target of increasing the number of handled cases by at least 20% compared to the same period last year between May 7 and 30. Inspection and monitoring activities will continue beyond May 30 on a regular, focused and systematic basis across the city.

Construction of Tran Hung Dao bridge, one of seven bridges spanning the Red River, launched in 2025, alongside Hong Ha, Me So, Tu Lien, Ngoc Hoi, Van Phuc and Thuong Cat bridges (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Beyond rhetoric, urban reconstruction moves ahead

Transport infrastructure development is a key task in the capital’s major development strategies, closely linked with the Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision and the implementation of the revised Capital Law. A series of major projects, including ring roads, urban railways, national railways and regional economic connectivity projects such as the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis, are being implemented to enhance connectivity, promote the growth of Hanoi and the country, and lay the foundation for urban reconstruction in a modern, synchronised and sustainable direction.

 Dong Nai – aspiration to rise in new era

Dong Nai – aspiration to rise in new era

Following its merger and status elevation to Vietnam’s seventh centrally-run city starting April 30, 2026, Dong Nai is entering a pivotal phase to reposition its role and standing within a broader development landscape. More than an administrative upgrade, the move—coupled with strategic projects such as Long Thanh International Airport—is opening new space for the southern locality to make socio-economic breakthroughs, strengthen regional connectivity and reshape its development model toward services, tourism and innovation.

Passengers check in at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam to roll out pre-arrival information system nationwide

The PAI system enables international travellers to provide essential information related to their trips prior to arrival in Vietnam. Once declarations are completed, immigration authorities can analyse the data and process entry procedures in a timely manner, helping travellers avoid long queues and waiting times at immigration checkpoints.

Government approves framework to overhaul adoption law

Government approves framework to overhaul adoption law

Three broad policy directions for amending the Law on Adoption have been endorsed in Resolution 123 issued on May 6, which tasks the Ministry of Justice with drafting a revised law for Government review by June. Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau will oversee the process.