The Committee for Information and Education of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Journalists’ Association held a national press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on December 26 to review 2017’s accomplishments and launch tasks for 2018.
Head of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong (third, right) presents merit certificates to representatives of the agencies with outstanding achievements in 2017 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – The Committee for Information and Education of theCommunist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPV CC), the Ministry ofInformation and Communications and the Vietnam Journalists’ Association held anational press conference in Ho Chi Minh City on December 26 to review 2017’saccomplishments and launch tasks for 2018.
Speaking atthe event, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Hoang Vinh Baosaid press agencies have closely followed the Party guidance, supporting thecountry in maintaining political stability and strengthening social consensusand people’s trust in the Party, and fulfilling socio-economic, nationaldefence-security and diplomatic tasks.
Pressagencies published timely, honest, and multi-dimensional news covering allrealms, serving trustworthy forums of the people. They disseminated resolutionsof the Party, the National Assembly, the government and Directions of thePolitburo and the Secretariat, particularly the Resolution on Party buildingand rectification by the fourth plenum of the 12th CPV CC.
They alsocovered important political activities, major celebrations, complicated andsensitive issues such as compensation for residents in the central region inwake of the marine environment incident, social security and order in thecentral provinces of Ha Tinh and Nghe An, and land disputes in Hanoi, thenorthern provinces of Thai Nguyen and Bac Ninh, as well as the East Sea issue.
Reports atthe event showed that several newspapers and newswires mostly publishednegative issues with one-sided information, sparking social concerns.
Head of theCPV Central Committee's Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong asked pressagencies to popularise political tasks for 2018, with a focus on theresolutions adopted by the 12th National Party Congress, thePolitburo, Secretariat and the legislature.
They wererequired to honour outstanding examples of fighting corruption and moraldegradation, and improve political firmness and capacity of reporters andeditors.-VNA
he first national press award on children is inviting entries from reporters, journalists, collaborators and press agencies across the country from now until March 5, 2018
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with leaders of press agencies in Hanoi on June 18, asking press outlets to report more on business climate improvement efforts.
A delegation from the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education led by its deputy head Lam Phuong Thanh paid a visit to France from June 26 to July 1 to learn to the country’s experience in managing electronic newspaper and social media as well as the preservation of cultural heritages.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) will focus on disseminating the Party and State policies, guidelines and laws on women and gender equality as part of a communication programme inked with the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU) in Hanoi on July 6.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
Head of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for Information and Education Vo Van Thuong (third, right) presents merit certificates to representatives of the agencies with outstanding achievements in 2017 (Photo: VNA) 
