General Phan Van Giang, Member of the Politburo, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of Defence, chaired the meeting.

Speaking at the event, General Phan Van Giang congratulated press agencies and journalists, appreciating their contributions to the cause of army building and development.

He also thanked press agencies for their effective coordination in disseminating information on military and defence activities at home and abroad, contributing to enhancing the prestige and position of the Vietnamese army.

In addition, he asked for close cooperation between the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of Defence and press agencies, to improve the efficiency of communication work in the future, specifically major events in 2024 and 2025, including the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army, the 35th anniversary of the All People Defence Festival and the second Vietnam International Defence Exhibition.

Representatives of press agencies also wished to work more closely with military units in handling and communicating complicated and sensitive events, shaping public opinion and fighting against distorted views of hostile forces.

Bac Giang Newspaper awarded 3 collective and individual prizes at Second Dien Hong Press award

The second Dien Hong award ceremony, dedicated to honouring works on the National Assembly (NA) and People’s Councils, took place in Hanoi on January 5, as part of activities marking the 78th anniversary of the first NA general election (January 6). Bac Giang Newspaper was honored with 3 collective and individual awards.

Winners of 17th National Press Awards announced

As many as 123 outstanding works of the 17th National Press Awards were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 21, the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day.

124 works win national press awards 2022

The winners of the 17th National Press Awards 2022 will be honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on June 21, on the 98th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (1925-2022).

Nine A prizes to be presented at 17th National Press Awards

The National Press Awards Council announced on June 2 that they voted to select nine A, 24 B and 46 C prizes, and a number of consolation prizes to be awarded during a ceremony on June 21, which is concurrent with the 98th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day.

Source: NDO