The American daily The New York Times received its licence to open a permanent office in Vietnam, at an official ceremony at the headquarters of the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi on September 5, 2024.
The New York Times is one of the leading and most respected newspapers in the U.S. and the world. Founded in 1851, The New York Times has earned numerous Pulitzer Prizes, the highest honour in journalism. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including national and international news, and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from several departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as Mr. Damien Cave, the 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 favourable 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.
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 newspaper had the honour of interviewing President Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969).
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 newspaper 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.
The New York Times’ permanent office in Vietnam is expected to start operations in October 2024.
Photo: Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang, the New York Times’ bureau chief in Vietnam Damien Cave and other representatives at the headquarters of the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 5, 2024