Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh and Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council Nguyen Thi Le presented a certificate of merit from the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee to the collective of Saigon Giai Phong newspaper - Photo: Organizing Committee
Attending the ceremony were formerPresident Nguyen Minh Triet, former President Truong Tan Sang, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh... along with former leaders, leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon Giai Phong newspaper.
Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper - reliable information channel
Deputy Editor-in-Chief in charge of Saigon Giai Phong newspaper Nguyen Khac Van said that Saigon Giai Phong newspaper always adheres to the motto "Bringing the Party's ideas to the people - Bringing the people's hearts to the Party", honestly and deeply reflecting the political , economic, cultural and social life of the city and the whole country.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Le speaks - Photo: Organizing Committee
Ms. Nguyen Thi Le - Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council - highly appreciated the contributions of Saigon Giai Phong newspaper over the past 50 years, and at the same time recognized and praised generations of Saigon Giai Phong journalists who brought useful spiritual food to readers.
" Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper has clearly demonstrated its role as a reliable information channel, accompanying the city on every stage of development, from the period of overcoming the consequences of the war to the period of innovation, integration and now digital transformation, green and sustainable development" - Ms. Nguyen Thi Le commented.
She emphasized: "The press not only reflects but also criticizes society, creates, gives advice, and proposes; the press not only reports but also inspires and arouses aspirations for development; the press not only informs about aspects of social life but also promotes policy communication. Therefore, the Standing Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee believes that Saigon Giai Phong newspaper will continue to fulfill its mission well, making an important contribution to the sustainable development of the city and the whole country."
Awarding 34 prizes in the photo contest "Land of a Thousand Flowers"
On this occasion, Saigon Giai Phong newspaper and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists announced and awarded prizes for the photo contest " Land of a Thousand Flowers" .
After nearly 7 months of launching, the organizing committee received 6,357 photos from 519 authors.
The organizing committee awarded 4 first prizes, 5 second prizes, 10 third prizes and 15 consolation prizes to 34 authors according to five themes including achievements, contributions, thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, for children and green development.
The first prizes were awarded to author Tran Hung Dao with the work " None of One's Responsibility ", author Nguyen Vinh Hien with the work " Cable-stayed Bridge on the Land of Nine Dragons" , author Huynh Lam with the work "Ca Mau Cape" , and author Nguyen Minh Quang with the work "Green Future Lesson" .
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh presented the first prize of the photo contest "Land of a Thousand Flowers" - Photo: HOAI PHUONG
In addition, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists awarded 2 gold medals, 4 silver medals, 6 bronze medals and 8 consolation prizes in the top 20 outstanding works of art.
Two gold medals were awarded to author Nguyen Minh Tan with the work "Green Silk Strip" Dream of Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe and author Nguyen Van Phung with the work Ho Chi Minh City celebrates the 79th anniversary of Independence Day .
The total prize value of the Land of a Thousand Flowers contest is 600 million VND.
After 50 years of establishment and development, Saigon Giai Phong newspaper was awarded the Third Class Independence Medal, 2 Third Class Labor Medals, 1 Second Class Labor Medal, 1 First Class Labor Medal and for many consecutive years received certificates of merit from the City Party Committee, flags from the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee...
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bao-sai-gon-giai-phong-ky-niem-50-nam-ra-so-dau-tien-20250504112713763.htm
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