80 years of spreading knowledge, connecting the Party's ideas and the people's hearts

Reporters of Hai Phong Newspaper and Radio and Television at work.

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“This is the Voice of Vietnam, broadcasting from Hanoi - Capital of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam” - that short, heroic, sacred announcement marked the first broadcast moment of the Voice of Vietnam at 11:30 on September 7, 1945 according to President Ho Chi Minh's Directive.

The event marked the birth of the Vietnamese revolutionary radio industry. This was the first press agency of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, broadcasting the Declaration of Independence of President Ho Chi Minh - read by him at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945. This event opened a new era in revolutionary information and propaganda work.

Over 80 years of establishment and development, the radio and television industry has constantly innovated, applied modern technology, and expanded its scope from radio waves, terrestrial television to digital platforms. The role of the industry is increasingly affirmed in transmitting official information, orienting public opinion, educating the public and serving foreign affairs.

In Hai Phong, on May 14, 1955, the temporary Radio Station located at the Hai Phong City Theater relayed radio programs from the Voice of Vietnam Radio Station and in the afternoon there was about half an hour of local radio programs broadcast.

Realizing the role, position and importance of propaganda work, Hai Phong Radio Station was established and officially changed its name to Hai Phong Radio - Television Station from March 8, 1985.

In the past, in Hai Duong province, Hai Duong Town Radio Station was also established early (February 25, 1957), laying the foundation for the birth of the radio and television industry in Hai Duong province. Through the stages of development, the Radio and Television Station of Hai Phong City and Hai Duong Province in the past had many important marks and contributions in the information and propaganda career, contributing to the cause of protecting and building the homeland and the country.

In the revolution of streamlining the apparatus, the Hai Phong City Press and Communication Center, Hai Duong Province Newspaper and Radio and Television Station merged into Hai Phong Newspaper and Radio and Television from July 1, 2025. From here, the radio and television industry of Hai Phong city will be further strengthened to better meet the requirements of the new situation, contributing effectively to the socio-economic development of the "Cultural Eastern Land - Heroic Port City".

The past 80 years have been a difficult but glorious journey for the Vietnamese radio and television industry in general and Hai Phong radio and television in particular. The team of radio and television workers in Hai Phong has become increasingly mature and professional. The press agency system is diverse in types and rich in publications. The city's radio and television has been actively contributing to the cause of industrialization and modernization, accompanying the comprehensive development of the Port City - one of the important economic growth poles of the whole country.

Comrade Nguyen Van Loi, former Deputy Secretary of Vinh Bao District Party Committee, said that the city's radio and television is an important information channel, contributing to orienting public opinion, bringing the Party and State's policies and guidelines to the people quickly and directly.

Every step of Hai Phong's development, from urban construction, industrial development, seaports to improving cultural and spiritual life... has been accompanied, encouraged and strongly spread by radio and television. The quality of the programs is increasingly professional, the content is diverse, the form of expression is modern and creative.

"In the context of integration, I think it is necessary to continue to have many high-quality press works, spread on digital platforms, affirming the Hai Phong brand. However, no matter how it changes, the core is still political courage, humanity and creativity," comrade Nguyen Van Loi shared.

The team of reporters, editors, and technicians of Hai Phong Newspaper, Radio, and Television are always dedicated and responsible for their information and propaganda tasks. — The team of reporters, editors, and technicians of Hai Phong Newspaper, Radio, and Television are dedicated and responsible for their information and propaganda tasks.

Constantly innovating

In the context of the digital age, digital transformation is an urgent requirement. Hai Phong Radio and Television has been constantly innovating and making the most of technology platforms to meet the public's information needs.

Hai Phong Newspaper and Radio and Television channels are known to audiences nationwide through the infrastructures of VTVCab, SCTV, VTC, Northern DTV, AVG, VINASAT-1 satellite (VTC digital), and OTT applications such as: THP On, VNPT (MyTV), FPT (FPT Play), Vietel (TV360), VieON, ClipTV, K+...

Hai Phong Radio and Television attracts a large number of viewers through the website thhp.vn, thhp3.vn, THP On application, THP fanpage, THPTube, Zalo and TikTok... And especially the launch of THP On application, contributing to accelerating the digital transformation process of Hai Phong Newspaper and Radio and Television, expanding the area of influence, enhancing the position and competitiveness in the field of radio and television nationwide.

In addition to the constant efforts of journalists, the radio and television industry is currently facing fierce competition from various forms of media on digital platforms. The competition is not only about content and form but also about “sharing” audiences - an important resource for traditional press agencies.

This situation poses many challenges for the radio and television industry in the country in general and Hai Phong in particular. However, this is also an opportunity to reposition the role, promote innovation in thinking, technology and journalism in the digital age.

To meet the increasing needs of the public, Hai Phong Newspaper, Radio and Television are focusing on developing digital content on online platforms; expanding coverage, improving signal quality; cooperating with major stations to improve the quality of media products.

Reporters of Hai Phong Newspaper, Radio and Television always want to bring the fastest footage and information to viewers. — Hai Phong Newspaper and Radio and Television reporters always want to bring the fastest information to viewers.

In particular, Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation is creating an important foundation for the radio and television industry to keep up with new trends. Units need to promote the application of AI, Big Data, VR/AR in content production and distribution; develop high-quality human resources, improve digital skills for reporters and editors; strengthen cooperation with technology enterprises, training institutions and partners for mutual development.

Looking back on the glorious 80-year journey, those working in radio and television today are even more proud and motivated to continue to innovate, create, and proactively adapt to the digital age - maintaining their role as the trusted voice of the Party, State and people.

HOANG XUAN - DUNG CUONG

Source: https://baohaiphong.vn/80-nam-lan-toa-tri-thuc-ket-noi-y-dang-long-dan-520145.html