Attending the book launch were former Politburo member, former Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi; leaders and former leaders of central and Hanoi departments, ministries and branches; leaders of press agencies, Journalists Associations at all levels; numerous comrades, colleagues and readers.
Delegates attending the book launch - Photo: MCV
The book “Truth, Justice and the Pen” published by Hanoi Publishing House, 620 pages thick, with 66 articles in 8 chapters: “The Pulse of the Times”; “The Mindset of Holding a Pen”; “The Light of Humanity”; “Journalism Ethics”; “Stronger than the Sword”; “Winning Together”; “Social Networks, AI and Journalism”; “Heart and Fire”.
The book "Truth, reason and the pen" by journalist Ho Quang Loi - Photo: MCV
Sharing about the book that is very special to him, journalist Ho Quang Loi said: "Entering the age of 70, having experienced many working positions, but I only have one profession: journalism. With 45 years of continuous journalism, through most positions in press agencies, I myself have distilled a few things and wish to share with comrades and colleagues - those who are continuing the great revolutionary journalism career".
In this new book, Journalist Ho Quang Loi has devoted his efforts to analyzing and explaining the most fundamental, important, current, and most widely-concerned issues of modern Vietnamese journalism.
That is from the story of “The mindset of holding a pen” to “Journalism ethics”, from “The light of humanity” with the story of doing good journalism to “Stronger than the sword” with the story of “Fire tests gold, hardship tests the pen”, from “Accompanying to win together” with the story of everyday life “When the press struggles with food and money”. And especially the hot issue of journalism today is social networks, artificial intelligence...
Journalist Ho Quang Loi was very moved and thanked the delegates and guests for attending and sending congratulatory flower baskets - Photo: MCV
Regarding the passion conveyed in the book, author Ho Quang Loi expressed: Journalist is a title worthy of respect, a sacred and precious transmission. Talking about journalism is talking about the function of clarifying the truth, the mission of protecting reason and justice.
However, when defending truth and justice, journalism must not only be combative but also uphold humanity. Behind each work of journalism is the identity of a person, the fate of a family, a community, and even the impact on society, depending on the issue and perspective that the article deals with.
The book “Truth, reason and the pen” is the crystallization of a lifetime of writing, a strong voice of conscience, intelligence and civic responsibility of journalist Ho Quang Loi towards society. In the context of a constantly changing world , when information is multi-dimensional, diverse, sometimes mixed with truth and falsehood, the upright, courageous and humane pen becomes more valuable and necessary than ever. What makes the book special is the consistent idea: In any era, a true journalist must be the one “holding the torch to light the way”, leading public opinion with truth and reason.
In place of the preface to the book “Truth, reason and the pen”, Major General, Doctor, Writer Nguyen Hong Thai - Member of the Central Theoretical Council, Former Editor-in-Chief of the People's Police Magazine wrote: I am not too surprised but also amazed that Ho Quang Loi has published a new book. I am not surprised because I have known his boiling creative energy.
I am also amazed by his new book, which seems purely about journalism with a very suggestive title: "Truth, reason and the pen", but is actually a thick book, hot on current events, sharp in its interpretation of culture, with words that are both careful and soaring, sublimating the beauty of literature.
The more you read the book, the more attractive it becomes, not only because of the domestic and international issues, but also because of the journalistic stories that seem to have become classics for hundreds of years, and the cultural stories that seem familiar, but why is it still attractive, captivating, new and interesting to read, thanks to talent.
This is the 11th book of journalist Ho Quang Loi, the sharp-witted journalist and writer Ho Quang Loi does not repeat himself. The publication of the book “Truth, Justice and the Pen” on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press is of course aimed at the topicality that is the nature of journalism.
It must be said that the book is quite massive, including 8 chapters of knowledge related to current events, culture and especially journalism, very dense, comprehensive, both broad and deep, will certainly satisfy the needs of the most demanding readers. It would not be an exaggeration to advise that the book will be a standard knowledge handbook not only for those working in journalism but also an intellectual address for cultural researchers, cultural managers, businessmen, leaders, managers, and policy makers related to socio-cultural development to refer to.
And of course, readers too, loyal readers of Ho Quang Loi and those who are interested in culture, journalism... Especially for young people who love and want to pursue journalism, more than anyone else, read this book to listen to senior journalist Ho Quang Loi explain the truth, the right, the pen - that is, a whole system of unified journalistic values that are extremely necessary for a long and difficult journey of holding a pen in the present and the future.
Journalist Ho Quang Loi has been working in journalism for 45 years, holding almost all positions from reporter, editor, commentator, deputy section chief, head of editorial secretary, deputy editor-in-chief, editor-in-chief. He also has many years of experience in directing and managing newspapers in the capital Hanoi and the Vietnam Journalists Association. What is the biggest secret? It is the Vietnamese Spirit!
A story that is not only within the framework of journalism but also a big question about culture, there will be many different answers, but I believe that Ho Quang Loi's answer is to affirm a truth, a belief, an intellectual contemplation of a talented journalist with experience in international commentary. He asked the question "Our country is on the threshold of a new era - the era of national growth. Vietnam grows and takes off with what impulse?", the answer readers can find in the book to discuss with him.
As for me, I think Ho Quang Loi was very subtle when in chapter 1, along with mentioning the Party and State leaders establishing the "strategic quartet" (streamlining the political system; developing science and technology, innovation, digital transformation; developing the private economy; promoting international integration) as important matters of the country, he chose the hottest international stories to comment on "THE NEW GLOBAL WORLD". This article Ho Quang Loi just wrote on May 25, 2025 is very hot, I believe many Vietnamese people are looking forward to his explanations.
It is interesting that Ho Quang Loi wrote: “The four characters V. Putin, D. Trump, Xi Jinping and E. Mursk are considered by observers to be “the most powerful people in the world” today. On April 16, 2025, Time magazine announced the list of the 100 most influential people in the world, in which Mr. D. Trump was in the top position and this is the seventh time Mr. D. Trump was selected by Time magazine to be on this list”. And “The strategic triangle of Russia - China - America will be complicated in the context of the new times, continuing to be the strategic relations with the greatest weight and influence in contemporary international life”.
“World history is first and foremost a competition for power between great powers. Since ancient times, the world has been constantly plowed by endless competitions, first of all between empires and great powers, for national and ethnic interests...”.
Astute readers will know his intentions and they will also believe that his intellectual belief in the Party's steering of the country will overcome the storms of the times to develop strongly in the new era.
That is the contemplation, that is the answer of a “pen” that journalist Ho Quang Loi chose this golden word for the precious book to replace “pen” as commonly called. I completely agree when Ho Quang Loi explained: “The fact that Thanh Nien newspaper was born 5 years before the founding of the Party shows that leader Nguyen Ai Quoc soon considered the press as a special weapon, with the ability to pave the way”.
Under his pen and his "heart's love", the title of journalist becomes sacred, as if he is being inspired and inspired.
Journalist Ho Quang Loi confided: “The press has the responsibility to protect justice and reason, so journalists must be brave and dedicated. When it comes to journalism, we are talking about the fighting spirit, going to the end, clarifying the truth, protecting the truth and having to be associated with humanity.”
Mai Chi Vu
Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/nha-bao-ho-quang-loi-ra-mat-cuon-sach-su-that-le-phai-va-ngon-but-194293.htm
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