The National Press Conference opened in Hanoi on December 24, both online and in-person, to review the performance of the press circle this year, and set out tasks for 2022.
Vietnam counts 816 press agencies with 40,000 employees, of whom 17,161 have been granted with press cards. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National PressConference opened in Hanoi on December 24, both online and in-person, to review the performance of thepress circle this year, and set out tasks for 2022.
According to a report presented by deputy head of the PartyCentral Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Tran Thanh Lam, asof November 30, Vietnam counted 816 press agencies with 40,000 employees, ofwhom 17,161 have been granted with press cards.
Press agencies have played a significant role in popularising the country’s major issues, serving as a reliable forum of the people, and covering major events like the 13th National Party Congress andthe Resolution adopted at the congress, the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for 2021-2026, and high-leveldiplomatic activities, among others.
Notably, with diverse forms and contents, press agencies have contributed to orienting public opinions and building social consensus, while protecting the Party’s ideology and opposing wrong viewpoints, the report said, noting that the information work regarding the COVID-19pandemic fight and economic recovery has been carried out effectively.
Many agencies have embarked on digital transformation,utilised artificial intelligence (AI), reformed operations and rolled out newpress business models to diversify their sources of income.
The report, however, pointed out limitations and shortcomingsin the sector, including those regarding coordination between management agenciesand information quality, along with law violations by individuals and collectives.
The report said in 2022, more efforts will be madeto accelerate the implementation of the national planning scheme on pressdevelopment and management by 2025.
Press agencies should further propose measures todeal with obstacles to the implementation of relevant laws to improve operationalefficiency and complete their assigned tasks./.
Outstanding press works in anti-corruption and their authors have been honoured at an award presentation ceremony of the third National Press Awards on the prevention and control of corruption and negative phenomena in Hanoi on November 13.
A group of journalists of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s representative office in the central city of Da Nang was honoured at a awarding ceremony of the 18th Da Nang Press Awards 2020 on November 19.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Vietnam counts 816 press agencies with 40,000 employees, of whom 17,161 have been granted with press cards. (Photo: VNA) 
