VNA to Host 59th OANA Executive Board Meeting in 2027

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will host the 59th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in Vietnam in 2027. VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang, who also serves as Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity, announced this decision at the 58th OANA Executive Board Meeting in Moscow on September 20, hosted by Russia’s TASS News Agency. VNA delegation attends OANA 65th anniversary plenary session Vietnam News Agency to host 59th OANA Executive Board Meeting VNA re-elected to OANA Executive Board for 2025–2028 term Vietnam News Agency re-elected to OANA Executive Board for 2025–2028 term VNA leaves good impression at 19th OANA General Assembly This hosting decision comes after VNA was re-elected to the OANA Executive Board for the 2025–2028 term. VNA has previously made a good impression at OANA General Assemblies, playing a significant role in its collaboration with international news agencies. Under Vietnam's one-party system, VNA is a key media outlet responsible for conveying official government announcements and policies to the public. Hosting such international meetings is seen as an effort to enhance Vietnam's global outreach and information dissemination capabilities. This move can also be viewed as part of Vietnam's strategy to increase its presence in international information infrastructure, aligning with its continued economic growth.