VNA Party leader praises Nhan Dan newspaper, congratulates on Labour Hero award General Secretary Le Kha Phieu praised Nhan Dan newspaper for its efforts and achievements and contributions to the cause of the revolution and the country. "On behalf of the Politburo, the Central Committee of the Party, I would like to congratulate Nhan Dan newspaper on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the publishing of the first edition and on receiving the honourable award, Labour Hero.¹ Mr Phieu said in his speech at the international seminar on presentation of major international events held in Hanoi on March 10. "I wish veteran reporters, journalists and the staff of the newspaper to continue the glorious tradition of the newspaper to deserve the trust of the Party, the people and international friends." Mr Phieu reviewed the development of Nhan Dan newspaper as the successor of the Party¹s newspapers, saying the newspaper make great efforts to live up to the role of the official voice of the Party, the State and the people of Vietnam to become the political and ideological flag in the press front. Speaking to foreign reporters and editors participating in the seminar, Mr Phieu said he was moved to meet the representatives of the comradely Communist Parties in Hanoi to attend the seminar and thanked them for their consistence and support. "The world is changing very fast and socio-political situation in many countries is also changing, but the relationship among communist journalists stays the same. We are standing shoulder by shoulder to strive for the beautiful goal of the socialism and communism," he told foreign participants at the seminar. The general secretary recalled the experience of journalistic work by President Ho Chi Minh who used newspaper as a weapon for revolutionary struggle and as a tool for international unity of the working class and dominated nations to struggle for liberation as well as a tool for uniting the international communism. Representatives from Russian Pravda, Cuban Granma, German Neues Deutschland, Chinese People¹s Daily, Japanese Akahata, French L¹Humanite, Cambodian Pracheachun and Lao Pasason newspapers attended the seminar on presenting international information on communist party newspapers. **** Politburo member welcomes international party press representatives Politburo member and the secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, Nguyen Phu Trong, yesterday welcomed delegations of foreign Communist party newspapers that are visiting to Vietnam to attend the Nhan Dan (People) newspaper¹s 50th anniversary of its first publication. Mr Trong briefed the guests on the development of Hanoi, great achievements recorded by the capital people in the renovation process and the Hanoi people¹s effort to follow the tradition of one thousand years of culture of Thang Long (the ancient name of the capital city), thus deserving the titles of ŚCapital of Human Dignity¹ and ŚCity of Peace.¹ He also said that despite many difficulties, with concerted efforts made by the whole Vietnamese people and positive co-operation of foreign countries, Hanoians will successfully implement the tasks to build a richer, more beautiful, civilised and modern Hanoi city. Mr Trong also answered foreign correspondents¹ questions on the co-operation between Hanoi and capitals of foreign countries and other issues. **** Nhan Dan newspaper meets young readers About 200 young readers came to Nhan Dan (People) newspaper¹s headquarters yesterday morning to attend an exchange with the newspaper¹s staff on the occasion of the newspaper¹s 50th anniversary of its first publication (March 11, 1951-March 11, 2001). Attending the meeting were representatives from Party¹s newspapers from Laos, China, Japan, Cuba, Russia, France, Germany and Cambodia. At the exchange, the secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, Dao Ngoc Dung, said he wished the newspaper all the best on the occasion, further hoping that the newspaper will continue to renew, encourage, educate the young people and become closer to them. Mr Hong Vinh, Party Central Committee's member and the newspaper¹s editor-in-chief, expressed his sincere thanks to the Youth Union and young readers for their congratulations to the Party¹s newspaper. He also told the participants that Nhan Dan newspaper is simultaneously published at seven printing houses across the country in order to make the newspaper reach the readers as soon as possible. He also informed them that the Politburo has allowed the newspaper to open the eighth printing house in Dien Bien Phu valley in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau. In a celebratory atmosphere, together with the close and open way of approach to the young readers, the exchange was very useful, helping increase the understanding and trust between the Party¹s newspaper and young readers. As editor-in-chief Hong Vinh said, "the newspaper¹s orientations and tasks include legitimate aspirations of the present-day¹s young generation." **** PM visits mechanics, electronics exhibition Prime Minister Phan Van Khai yesterday, March 9, visited an exhibition displaying Vietnam's achievements in mechanics, electricity and electronics industries during the past 15 years of renovation. The exhibition, opened by the Industry Ministry, and the Engineers' Association at the Exhibition and Fair Centre in Hanoi on March 9, also introduces the potential and orientation for the development of Vietnam's mechanics, electricity and electronics industries in the future. Almost 50 enterprises from leading corporations and joint ventures as well companies from China and Russia are displaying their products in more than 90 pavilions and an open air area of 770 square metres. The exhibition is an opportunity for business people to exchange experience and information about market demand and technology. (VNA) **** US pledges basic living conditions for Vietnamese workers in Samoa Basic living standards will be ensured Vietnamese employees working at the bankrupt Korean-owned garment company, Daewoosa, on the South Pacific island of American Samoa. US State Department official, James Wulff, told the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) in Hanoi in a meeting on March 8 the standards would include accommodation, electricity and running water supply, while their food bill will be paid by charity organisations. Wulff briefed the meeting about the results of his working visit to Samoa island to investigate the dispute between Vietnamese guest workers and their employer, Daewoosa. He said most Vietnamese workers expressed their wish to return home after receiving their full pay - both salary and compensation. The US official quoted the administration of American Samoa as saying the dispute was very complicated and that the local court needed more time to give its final decision. Participants at the meeting compared notes about how to avoid regrettable disputes like the one in American Samoa when sending Vietnamese abroad under labour contracts. VGCL representatives briefed the US representative about Vietnam's labour export policy and said Vietnam's Trade Union was obliged to help resolve labour disputes to protect the legitimate rights of its members. The Vietnamese side said they hope to receive further information from the US about labour contracts. (VNA) **** More relief aid goes to calamity victims More relief aid from domestic and international organisations continued to be sent to calamity-hit regions. The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has donated VND 50 million to help people in the quake-hit province of Lai Chau to overcome their existing difficulties and bring daily life back to normal while Lam Dong southern province has also contributed VND 30 million to the relief effort in Lai Chau. The province's capital, Dien Bien Phu township was shaken by series of tremors last month with the biggest measured at 5.3 on the Richter scale. The World Vision organisation has provided flood victims in Tinh Bien, Tri Ton and An Phu districts in An Giang southern province with 512 house frames, each worth nearly VND 9 million. The organisation has provided many house frames to poor residents in flooded areas, worth US $312,000 donated by the governments of Canada and Great Britain. The World Vision organisation plans to provide 100 house frames more to flood victims this month. Severe floods hit many districts in An Giang province, pulling down about 3,000 houses there. Meanwhile, Australia will provide five Mekong delta provinces, including Dong Thap, Kien Giang, An Giang, Long An and Tien Giang with US $400,000 each to rebuild schools and clinics. With these funds, Tien Giang province will build 78 new classrooms for primary schools. _________________________________________________ KOMINFORM P.O. Box 66 00841 Helsinki Phone +358-40-7177941 Fax +358-9-7591081 http://www.kominf.pp.fi General class struggle news: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe mails to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Geopolitical news: [EMAIL PROTECTED] subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________
