The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang, representatives of several functional units of the Ministry, Anantha Lakshmi, resident correspondent cum Chief Representative of the Financial Times Vietnam office, and representatives from the British Embassy in Vietnam.

In his address, Deputy Minister Le Thi Thu Hang greatly valued the newspaper's past contributions in promoting Vietnam’s image to the UK and the world.

She expressed confidence that, with its professionalism and reputation, and through its collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries, the Financial Times will continue to play a constructive role in strengthening the Vietnam-UK friendship and cooperation while showcasing Vietnam’s positive image to the global audience.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that Vietnam is entering a transformative era, marked by breakthrough developments and an aspiration to reach new heights. She hoped that the Financial Times would help convey this message to readers in the UK and worldwide.

She reaffirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stands ready to support the Financial Times and cooperate with the British Embassy to further enhance the Vietnam-UK Strategic Partnership.

For her part, Anantha Lakshmi expressed gratitude to the Vietnamese Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for approving the reopening of the newspaper’s resident office in Vietnam.

She noted that the Financial Times has closely followed Vietnam’s economic growth for many years, and the decision to reopen its office demonstrates the country’s increasing importance in global affairs.

According to her, amid rising macroeconomic instability and heightened geopolitical tensions, many countries are seeking to diversify their economic ties by investing in Vietnam. This makes it a particularly crucial time to share Vietnam’s story with the newspaper’s global readership.

The Financial Times is one of the UK’s most prestigious newspapers and a leading global publication in finance and trade. Founded in 1888 in London, the Financial Times has maintained a presence in Vietnam during different periods, including 1995-2000 and 2010-2022.

With the reopening of its Vietnam office, there are now 30 resident offices of foreign press agencies operating in the country.

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