Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission Nguyen Trong Nghia speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Press Festival - Photo: VGP/Van Hien
The event has special significance, taking place on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press (1925-2025), towards the major historical milestones of the country: 80 years of the August Revolution, National Day September 2; 135 years of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday; 75 years of the establishment of the Vietnam Journalists Association .
Speaking at the opening ceremony, comrade Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association affirmed: "Over the past century, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played the role of a shock force on the ideological and cultural front, a loyal voice of the Party, and a trusted forum for the people."
Comrade Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, spoke at the opening ceremony - Photo: VGP/Van Hien
"Loyalty" is not only a quality but also a guiding principle for revolutionary journalists. It is the steadfastness to the Party's ideals, to the highest interests of the nation, people and people. In the digital age, journalism needs to be more "creative" to adapt, develop and meet public needs.
And to maintain courage in the era of multi-dimensional information, every journalist must have a strong political "courage", commit to the truth, and protect justice. "Innovation" - as he emphasized - is a relentless journey for the press to become a pioneering force in building a modern, humane, democratic and civilized country.
Overview of the 2025 National Press Festival with the theme "Vietnamese Press - Loyalty, Creativity, Courage, Innovation for the cause of building and defending the Fatherland" - Photo: VGP/ Van Hien
This year's Press Festival brings together 124 press agencies, 130 exhibition booths, and hundreds of unique publications representing key press lines from central to local levels. In particular, the thematic exhibition space "100 years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press: Achievements and Development Trends in the New Era" is considered a profound highlight.
More than 500 images, artifacts, and valuable documents have been digitized, helping the public and the press to realistically visualize the courageous and creative journalism journey of generations of Vietnamese writers.
Delegates visit an exhibition booth at the Press Conference - Photo: VGP/Van Hien
In addition, the 2nd National Press Forum with 10 in-depth discussion sessions on "hot" topics will be a space for the press team nationwide to share experiences, innovate thinking and find directions in the context of increasingly strong digital transformation and globalization.
Speaking at the Press Conference, Comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission emphasized: "Press cadres are also revolutionary soldiers. Pens and paper are their sharp weapons" - Uncle Ho's advice remains valid in all eras. The press not only reflects reality but is also a great spiritual resource, arousing aspirations for development, strengthening belief in the path to socialism".
Delegates visit the exhibition booth of the Government Electronic Information Portal (Government Electronic Newspaper) - Photo: VGP/Van Hien
According to comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia, the National Press Festival 2025 is a vivid symbol of the journey of inheritance and development: From print to visual and electronic newspapers, from pen and paper to artificial intelligence, big data, from traditional newsroom models to converged, multi-platform newsrooms.
In the context of the global press changing strongly, comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia emphasized the importance of innovation from the root: press leadership thinking, operating model, public approach. "We must take innovation as the driving force, technology as a tool, and the aspiration to serve the Fatherland and the people as the core goal". The press must continue to be "a mirror reflecting the thoughts and aspirations of the people", a leading force in protecting the Party's ideological foundation, creating social consensus, inspiring and giving confidence to the people.
General Director of the Government Electronic Information Portal, Editor-in-Chief of the Government Electronic Newspaper Nguyen Hong Sam introduces the Government Electronic Newspaper to delegates - Photo: VGP/Van Hien
Reiterating the words of General Secretary To Lam: "The new era requires the press to develop accordingly, worthy of a professional, modern and humane press", comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia affirmed: "That is not only a strategic orientation, but also an order of action for the entire Vietnamese press today".
*At this year's National Press Festival, the booth of the Government Electronic Information Portal (Government Electronic Newspaper) attracted attention with its modern LED screen, conveying the spirit of strong digital transformation. Inspired by Resolution 57 of the Politburo, the booth clearly portrayed the message of awakening the intellectual strength, social responsibility and aspirations of scientists, technologists and innovators, the pillars that make Vietnam a developed country. At the same time, this is also a mark demonstrating the commitment to actively contribute to the comprehensive digital transformation process of Vietnam's revolutionary press in the digital age.
Van Hien
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