The New York Times to open permanent office in Vietnam

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang presented the license to Damien Cave, the Chief Representative of The New York Times' new Vietnam office, during a ceremony at the ministry's headquarters in Hanoi on Thursday.

It is still not clear where the office will be placed.

Hang said the office will give The New York Times better opportunities to conduct journalistic activities in Vietnam, providing more news coverage about the country and the region. She believes this will help the international community gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam and its people.

She also expects The New York Times' office to produce in-depth articles on Vietnam-U.S. relations, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year.

Cave said the decision to open an office in Vietnam reflects the growing interest of the U.S. and global media in the country.

He said Vietnam's position and role on the international stage are expanding, and that Vietnam-U.S. relations have seen significant progress. The New York Times aims to contribute to accurately and objectively telling the story of Vietnam's comprehensive transformation and the evolving Vietnam-U.S. relationship.

The New York Times, established in 1851, is one of the most prestigious newspapers in the U.S. and worldwide. It has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the highest honors in journalism. It interviewed President Ho Chi Minh on July 6, 1946.