Lam Dong province serves as the head of the emulation cluster of the Journalists' Association of the Central Highlands and Central Coastal provinces.

Attending the Conference were Ms. Tran Thi Ngoc Bich, Head of the Vietnam Journalists Association Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Le Huy Toan, Provincial Party Committee member, Director of Lam Dong Newspaper, Radio and Television, and Chairman of the Lam Dong Journalists Association; Mr. Vu Ngoc Tu, Deputy Director of Lam Dong Newspaper, Radio and Television, and Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Journalists Association; and members of the Journalists Associations of 9 provinces in the Central Highlands and Central Coast: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, and Lam Dong.

Journalist Le Huy Toan, Provincial Party Committee member, Director of Lam Dong Newspaper, Radio and Television, and Chairman of the Lam Dong Journalists Association, delivered a speech at the conference.

2025 is a particularly significant year, marking the 100th anniversary of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025). It is also the first year that the emulation cluster of Journalists' Associations in the Central Highlands and Central Coastal provinces will operate under a more expanded "common roof" after the merger.

Members of the Journalists' Association from 9 provinces in the Central Highlands and Central Coastal region attended the conference.

Despite facing many difficulties, with a spirit of solidarity and responsibility, the Emulation Cluster of Journalists' Associations of the Central Highlands and Central Coastal provinces, with 3,386 members, has strived to overcome challenges and achieved encouraging results.

The widespread implementation of studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, ethics, and style; the strict enforcement of the Press Law and the Code of Professional Ethics for Vietnamese Journalists; and the emulation movement to build a cultural environment in press agencies have truly become part of daily life, helping journalists maintain "a clear mind, a pure heart, and a sharp pen."

Journalist Nguyen Thi Thuong, Standing Vice President of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Journalists Association, delivered a speech contributing to the Association's work.

Professionally, journalistic activities continue to be a highlight. Attention is paid to professional training, the selection of outstanding journalistic works to participate in the National Journalism Awards, and other national and local-level awards.

In particular, major events such as the implementation of the two-tiered local government model, the 100th anniversary of Vietnam's Revolutionary Press Day, and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Journalists Association were widely and thoroughly covered by the media.

Journalist Ho Thi Ngan, Standing Vice President of the Nghe An Provincial Journalists Association, delivered a speech.

In addition, the Associations continue to innovate, improve quality, and apply technology to serve their work on digital platforms, as well as actively participate in social, charitable, cultural, and sports activities.

Journalist Nguyen Manh Hong, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Quang Ngai Provincial Journalists Association, contributed to the development of the Association's emulation movement.

Alongside the achievements, the delegates also frankly acknowledged the limitations, including those due to both subjective and objective reasons, and offered suggestions for the future operation of the Emulation Cluster.

Journalist Le Vinh Nhien, Vice President of the Quang Tri Provincial Journalists Association, delivered a speech on building the Association.

At the Conference, the Emulation Cluster of Journalists' Associations of the Central Highlands and Central Coastal provinces signed an emulation agreement for 2026. Accordingly, the Cluster will focus on continuing to innovate the content of Association activities; strengthening digital transformation and professional activities; coordinating with each other to carry out tasks towards the National Congress of the Vietnam Journalists' Association; the 2026 National Press Conference; the First Central Highlands and Central Coastal Region Journalism Award; the First Cluster Journalism Sports Festival... with the aim of strengthening solidarity among Associations and members and improving the quality of Association activities.

dsc01001(1).jpeg — Signing of emulation agreement between local Journalists' Associations

dsc00959(1).jpeg — Journalist Doan Minh Long, Chairman of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Journalists Association, delivered a speech.

In 2026, the Lam Dong Provincial Journalists Association was selected as the Head of the Emulation Cluster, with the Journalists Associations of Khanh Hoa and Quang Ngai provinces serving as Deputy Heads. Simultaneously, the localities committed to closely coordinating with each other to implement joint activities and achieve the best possible results.

Comrade Tran Thi Ngoc Bich, Head of the Representative Office of the Vietnam Journalists Association in Ho Chi Minh City, delivered a speech at the Conference.

The conference unanimously agreed to propose that the Central Journalists Association consider awarding the Emulation Flag to Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa provinces; and at the same time, awarding Certificates of Merit to Thanh Hoa and Quang Ngai provinces.