The second press gala 2020 and the awards ceremony for the photo contest “Khoanh khac bao chi nam 2019” (Press Moment 2019) were held in Hanoi on June 12 on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).
Hanoi (VNA) - The second press gala 2020 and the awardsceremony for the photo contest “Khoanh khac bao chi nam 2019” (Press Moment2019) were held in Hanoi on June 12 on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of VietnamRevolutionary Press Day (June 21).
Speaking at the awards ceremony, permanent Vice Chairman of the VietnamJournalists’ Association Ho Quang Loi said the competition aims to honouroutstanding press photos from 2019 and to encourage photojournalists to improvetheir professionalism.
The competition was held from October 30, 2019 to January 31, 2020, withthe jury choosing ten photo moments and presenting one impression prize, one Aprize, two B prizes, and three C prizes.
The impression prize went to Nguyen Tien Anh Tuan from the Sport5 columnin the Tri Thuc Tre (Young Intellectuals) newswire, with the work “Nguoi chiensi cua nhan dan” (Soldiers of the People).
Meanwhile, the A prize went to a collection of photos entitled “Cuocchien chong rac thai nhua” (Fight against Ocean Waste) by Nguyen Tat Son andDang Thanh Hoa from the Vietnam News Agency.
The annual gala was held by the Nha bao va Cong Luan (Journalists andPublic Opinion) newspaper with the aim of sharing professional expertise andlooking towards the strong development of the media in the future./.
The Vietnamese Journalists’ Association (VJA) and the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam held a seminar themed “Photo journalism profession in contemporary world” in Hanoi on June 16, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Netherlands diplomatic ties.
orks submitted to the fifth edition of the “Khoanh Khac Vang” (Golden Moment) annual press photo contest helped viewers feel the topicality of major events and important hallmarks in all aspects
Entries show that journalists of Vietnam News Agency have worked hard with a high sense of responsibility. They have closely worked with authorities to find answers for many pressing issues in society
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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.
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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.
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Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
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Photos on display at the gala (Photo: VNA) 
