Chairing a meeting between the Government’s standing members, and current and former leaders of major press agencies in Ha Noi on June 19, just days before the 100th anniversary of the Viet Nam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21), PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.

PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting.

He voiced his confidence that Vietnamese journalists would uphold their integrity, mettle, and sharp insight, staying true to their “bright hearts, clean minds, sharp pens” to produce quality stories that capture society’s pulse.

Such efforts would advance a modern, humanistic, and professional revolutionary press, vital to building a prosperous, democratic, equitable and civilised socialist Viet Nam, PM Chinh said.

Responding to proposals from press leaders, he ordered the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to team up with the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) and other agencies to draft a government resolution on media commissioning, grounded in six core principles: clear responsibilities, tasks, timelines, deliverables, accountability, and authority.

The VJA was assigned to work with the Ministry of Science and Technology and major tech firms to formulate a comprehensive plan ensuring newsrooms get the digital infrastructure and platforms they need, balancing interests among the state, network providers, and journalists.

It was also required to work with press agencies, the Ministry of Finance and other relevant ministries to explore the possibility of increasing state budget allocations for the press.

National Press Festival 2025 opens in Hanoi

Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.

 

Bac Giang solemnly celebrates 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day

BAC GIANG – On the morning of June 17, the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committees of the Bac Giang Provincial Party Committee, the Bac Giang Journalists’ Association and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism jointly held a solemn ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2025).

VNA, press agencies congratulated on 100 years of revolutionary journalism

A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.

 

183 press works shortlisted for 19th National Press Awards

The Final Judging Council of the 19th National Press Awards – 2024 convened a plenary session in Ha Noi, on June 3, to review the preliminary round results, discuss, vote, and select the best works for the awards.