Hanoi, Feb. 4 -- Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has signed Decision No. 173/QD-TTg approving the Strategy on communications to promote Vietnam's image abroad for the 2026-2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

The strategy aims to proactively, comprehensively, consistently and effectively promote Vietnam's image to the international community through media channels. Through this effort, Vietnam seeks to enhance global awareness, goodwill and trust toward the country, its people, culture and development achievements, thereby helping affirm national stature, prestige, identity and competitiveness in the region and worldwide.

At the same time, it also aims to mitigate the impact of information that could negatively affect Vietnam's image...