On the morning of August 17, in Hanoi , the Workshop "Application of technology in digital newsroom management" was held by the Vietnam Journalists Association in collaboration with the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications Technology, with the participation of many leaders of press agencies and technology experts.
Journalist Le Quoc Minh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, delivered the opening speech at the conference.
Journalist Le Quoc Minh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, chaired the workshop. Dr. To Dinh Tuan, Party Secretary, Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper attended the workshop.
Workshop on Technology Application in Digital Newsroom Management
Speaking at the conference, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association Le Quoc Minh emphasized that a new era of digital journalism, digital technology , technology convergence and content convergence has been formed and is developing strongly. Content convergence and technology convergence are considered as a key to open a new path for journalists and modern newsrooms.
"To do this, there needs to be an "integration" and "convergence" in both the content and the form of publication of a newspaper, accordingly the "digital newsroom" model becomes an inevitable trend of world press agencies in general, and Vietnamese press agencies in particular" - journalist Le Quoc Minh said.
Delegates attending the workshop.
The construction of a digital newsroom will completely change the face of the press industry, especially continuing to innovate strongly and drastically, keeping closer to the practical situation; proactively grasping events, promptly informing, orienting public opinion to ensure objectivity, accuracy, focus and key points.
The digital newsroom is also a premise to continue to strictly implement the principle of one focal point in directing and orienting information, ensuring the direction and provision of unified, timely and convincing information, especially on important, complex and sensitive issues, so that the mainstream press can maintain its role in orienting and dominating information in society.
Speakers present papers at the conference
According to the Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, among the technologies that will have a strong impact on current journalism and media activities, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain in digital newsroom management, in organizing product production as well as publishing journalism and media products stands out.
The workshop was divided into 2 sessions, experts presented papers on technological solutions in digital newsroom management and practical application of technology in digital newsroom management in Vietnam.
Dr. Dang Minh Tuan, Director of CMC Institute of Technology Application Research, Head of Blockchain Lab, Academy of Posts and Telecommunications Technology, presented a paper.
Journalist Le Quoc Minh said that the conference prioritized plenary discussion and Q&A, and he asked delegates to focus on clarifying the scientific arguments for the connotation of "digital newsroom". This included clarifying the concepts of "digital newsroom", especially in the context of convergence and integration based on digital technology in current press agencies. At the same time, discussing and pointing out new issues that need to be further studied in building digital newsrooms in Vietnam today.
Along with that, continue to research and propose practical and feasible solutions to transform the editorial activities of press agencies towards building a digital editorial model at press agencies in Vietnam today.
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