Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang said that with the opening of a permanent office in Vietnam, The New York Times will have more favorable conditions to conduct press activities, bring more vivid news about Vietnam and the region, helping the international community better understand an innovative, dynamic Vietnam and the hardworking, creative Vietnamese people.

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang presents a license to establish a permanent office in Vietnam to Mr. Damien Cave. Photo: BNG

The Deputy Minister believes that The New York Times' Vietnam bureau will have in-depth articles on Vietnam-US relations, contributing to strengthening bilateral relations, especially in the context that the two countries will celebrate the first anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations in 2025.

Mr. Damien Cave, Chief Representative of the New York Times Bureau in Vietnam, said that the newspaper's opening of a bureau shows that Vietnam is increasingly attracting the attention of the American and world press.

Regarding the newspaper's relationship with Vietnam, he said that on July 6, 1946, the newspaper had the honor of interviewing President Ho Chi Minh .

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang with leaders of the Press and Information Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and Chief Representative of The New York Times Resident Office. Photo: BNG

According to Mr. Damien Cave, Vietnam is enjoying an increasingly high position and role in the international arena and the US-Vietnam relationship has seen many strong developments. That is the reason why The New York Times decided to open a permanent office in Vietnam to contribute to telling the story of Vietnam changing in all aspects and the US-Vietnam relationship in an accurate and objective manner.

The New York Times is one of the most prestigious newspapers in the United States and the world. Founded in 1851, The New York Times has won many Pulitzer Prizes, the most prestigious and prestigious awards in the field of journalism.

The New York Times Bureau is expected to begin operating in October.

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