Opening Ceremony of the National Press Conference 2025

On June 19th, the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Press Conference, themed "Vietnamese Journalism: Loyal, Creative, Resolute, and Innovative for the Cause of National Construction and Defense," took place at the National Convention Center (Hanoi).

Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association and Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan newspaper, Le Quoc Minh, delivered a speech.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Le Quoc Minh, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, and Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, stated that throughout the past 100 years, Vietnamese journalism has always upheld the banner of struggle, contributing to the Vietnamese revolution and the national liberation cause.

Even after achieving independence and freedom, the Vietnamese press continues to fulfill its mission as a pioneering force on the ideological and cultural front; contributing to promoting economic development, cultural revitalization, and building a prosperous, strong, just, democratic, and civilized Vietnam.

The press festival is also an opportunity to honor the contributions and achievements of journalism, thereby affirming the pioneering role and responsibility of journalists, so that they can be further inspired by their passion for the profession and steadfastly move forward on the path they have chosen, which is to serve the people and the nation.

Delegates visit the booth of Nhan Dan newspaper at the National Press Conference 2025.

“The 2025 National Press Conference features many new aspects, including modern, large-scale exhibitions and displays, along with rich and attractive cultural and artistic programs. It will have 130 booths showcasing outstanding and representative press publications from more than 124 central press agencies and the Vietnam Journalists Association at all levels.”

This year, in particular, the 2025 National Press Conference has dedicated a central exhibition space to the theme "100 Years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism: Achievements and Development Trends in the New Era." The organizing committee has collected, selected, and digitized more than 500 valuable images, artifacts, and documents reflecting the 100-year journey of formation and development of Vietnamese revolutionary journalism...

The 2025 National Press Conference also provides the public and journalists/members with high-quality professional activities through: The 2nd National Press Forum with 10 discussion sessions and 2 opening and closing sessions, on hot topics of interest to the press such as: Vietnamese journalism in the new era: A vision to create a space for development; Female leadership in journalism: The voice of women in news management; Conquering Gen Z readers: Decoding the formula for success; Artificial intelligence and the digital transformation strategy of Vietnamese newsrooms; Data journalism in Vietnamese newsrooms; Television adapting to the new media environment; What mechanisms are needed for radio development in the current period?; Revenue sources in the digital age: Not just advertising, journalism must sell more!; Personalizing content to retain loyal readers; Resolution 18 and the need for personnel reform in journalism. "The forums are attended by speakers and experts who are reputable journalists from both domestic and international backgrounds," said Mr. Le Quoc Minh.

In addition, the 2025 National Press Conference will also include side activities such as the 4th Journalists & Public Opinion Newspaper Cup Football Tournament and experiential activities, entertainment, and cultural and artistic performances at the exhibition booths. Within the framework of the Conference, the Organizing Committee will hold a vote and award prizes for impressive exhibition booths, impressive events and activities, and impressive journalistic products across various journalistic genres.

Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, delivered a directive speech.

In his keynote address, Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, shared: “I wholeheartedly commend the Vietnam Journalists Association, its branches at all levels, media agencies, and units for organizing this year's Press Festival on an increasingly large scale, with increasingly high quality and modern, attractive formats. This is the result of close coordination and dedication, and also a testament to the sense of responsibility, love for the profession, and aspiration to contribute of the Vietnamese journalistic community.”

Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia also emphasized that the rapid development of technology is profoundly changing all aspects of life, posing both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam's revolutionary press. The Party and State are resolutely implementing the restructuring and streamlining of the organizational apparatus of agencies, units, and localities, including the press system, with the goal of improving efficiency, effectiveness, and efficiency to meet the demands of the practical situation. This is: Streamlining – to become stronger. Merging – to become more elite. Innovating – to maintain the mission of serving the people and accompanying the nation.

Delegates visit the Vietnam News Agency's exhibition booth at the 2025 Press Conference.

According to Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, for revolutionary journalism to fulfill its responsibilities to the Fatherland and the people, each media agency and each journalist must always consciously study and improve their professional knowledge; maintain and develop political integrity, and be determined to innovate even more strongly; and strengthen the application of technology, especially digital transformation and artificial intelligence, to change the process of producing, distributing, and accessing journalistic information. Innovation must be the driving force, and technology the tool to elevate Vietnamese journalism.

Furthermore, bold innovation from within is necessary – innovation in journalistic leadership thinking, innovation in newsroom models, innovation in content production and distribution methods, and innovation in the relationship between the press and the public. The press needs to deepen its role in social critique, protect the Party's ideological foundation, promote unity, create consensus, strongly awaken patriotism and national pride, inspire a desire to contribute, and help the country confidently enter a new era – an era of prosperity, civilization, and national progress.

Delegates attending the opening ceremony.

Vietnamese revolutionary journalism has experienced a glorious century. But that glory is only truly valuable when it is continued with the aspiration to reach further. Today's opening ceremony is to remember, to express gratitude, and also to look towards the future. I hope that every journalist and every media organization will work together to create what lies ahead: innovation in thinking, renewal in expression, and a deeper social role. The public attending today's National Press Conference also affirms their faith and entrusts their expectations to the steadfast team of writers and the revolutionary journalistic products that will truly shine and "lead the way" in the nation's era of progress.

General Secretary To Lam clearly stated: “The new era also places new and higher demands on revolutionary journalism, requiring it to develop accordingly, to grow alongside the nation, and to be worthy of a professional, humane, and modern press.” This admonition serves as a strategic direction and a mandate for action for us today – so that from this Press Conference, Vietnamese revolutionary journalism can confidently move into a new phase with a firm stance, a desire for innovation, and a noble mission: to serve the Fatherland and the people. Each journalist will further love their profession, become more steadfast and full of aspirations to continue on this new path with a higher spirit of dedication and responsibility, worthy of being the pioneering force on the ideological and cultural front in the new era,” Mr. Nguyen Trong Nghia shared.

Video of the opening ceremony of the National Press Conference 2025.

The theme of the 2025 National Press Conference, "Vietnamese Journalism: Loyal, Creative, Resolute, and Innovative for the Cause of National Construction and Defense," also serves as a guiding principle for journalists to continue their noble mission as the country is stepping into a new era.

"Loyalty" is the manifestation of unwavering commitment to the revolutionary ideals and principles of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and loyalty to the supreme interests of the nation, the people, and the country. Journalists must always be exemplary in protecting the Party's ideological foundation and resolutely fighting against erroneous and hostile viewpoints.

In today's digital age, creativity is key to the survival and development of journalism. Creativity is not only about innovation in content and presentation, but also about the ability to apply new technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data to create high-quality, engaging, diverse journalistic products that suit the tastes and information access methods of the modern public.

Strong political resolve is an indispensable quality for revolutionary journalists. We need the courage to reflect the truth, to delve into pressing and sensitive issues to fight against negativity, corruption, and waste. At the same time, we must have the fortitude to overcome pressure and material temptations, upholding ethics and social responsibility.

Innovation is a continuous and inevitable process. Journalism needs to innovate its thinking and methods, shifting from a traditional newsroom model to a convergent, multi-platform newsroom. Innovation is essential for enhancing competitiveness. Innovation also involves constantly learning and improving professional skills and expertise to meet the increasingly high demands of readers and the general trends of global development.

Hong Phuong - Le Phu/ News and Ethnic Groups Newspaper

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/khai-mac-hoi-bao-toan-quoc-2025-20250619095238534.htm