Vietnamese, Malaysian News Agencies Eye Opportunities To Strengthen Ties: Bernama CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama-VNA) -- The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Bernama - the national news agency of Malaysia - can co-develop AI tools for multilingual news summarisation and voice generation in Bahasa Melayu and Vietnamese, according to Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin.
In an interview with VNA correspondents in Kuala Lumpur on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21), Nur-ul Afida suggested the two agencies initiate cross-training programmes, allowing editors and journalists from both sides to exchange expertise on AI utilisation, share articles through digital platforms, and exchange information.
Both VNA and Bernama are members of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA).
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VNA joined the organisation in 1969 and is an active member currently serving on its Executive Board.
Nur-ul Afida said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions.
Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives.
"Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA," she emphasised.
The CEO also proposed that the two agencies should share a content platform through a cloud-based news hub for fast and secure content exchange between OANA members.
During Party General Secretary To Lam's official visit to Malaysia in November 2024, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, which, Nur-ul Afida said, creates greater opportunities for both VNA and Bernama to play a more significant diplomatic communication role.
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