New York Times granted permit to open a permanent office in Vietnam
WVR - On September 5, at the Ministry's headquarters, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang presented the permit for the establishment of a permanent office in Vietnam to the New York Time.
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| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang presented Mr. Damien Cave, Resident Correspondent and Chief Representative the license for the establishment of a permanent office in Vietnam to the New York Time, (Photo: Anh Son) |
Attending the ceremony were representatives from a number of Departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with Mr. Damien Cave, Resident Correspondent and Chief Representative of The New York Times' permanent office in Vietnam.
In her remarks at the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang noted that with the opening of its permanent office in Vietnam, The New York Times will have more favorable conditions to carry out its journalistic activities in Vietnam, providing more vivid news and articles about Vietnam and the region, helping the international community better understand a renewed, dynamic Vietnam and its hardworking, creative people.
Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang expressed confidence that The New York Times' permanent office in Vietnam will have in-depth articles on Vietnam-U.S. relations, contributing to the strengthening of bilateral ties, especially as the two countries are set to celebrate one year of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and 30 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States in 2025.
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| A group photo at the event. (Photo: Anh Son) |
Mr. Damien Cave, from his part, said that The New York Times opening a permanent office in Vietnam reflects Vietnam's growing attraction to the attention of both the U.S. and global media. Regarding the newspaper's connection to Vietnam, he mentioned that on July 6, 1946, The New York Times had the honor of interviewing President Ho Chi Minh.
According to Mr. Damien Cave, Vietnam's position and role on the international stage are increasingly elevated, and U.S.-Vietnam relations have seen significant strides. This is the reason the New York Times decided to open a permanent office in Vietnam, aiming to contribute to telling the story of a Vietnam undergoing comprehensive transformation and to made accurately and objectively report on U.S.-Vietnam relations.
