Journalist To Dinh Tuan and his 30-year mark in the profession

Marking 30 years in the profession, journalist To Dinh Tuan, Editor-in-Chief of the Lao Dong Newspaper, has collected and selected his articles into the publication "30 Years of Journalism" (Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House).

Journalist Nguyen Tan Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, spoke at the program.

On the morning of June 8, at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association coordinated with the Lao Dong Newspaper to organize an exchange program and introduce the publication "30 Years of Journalism" by journalist To Dinh Tuan.

Attending the event were comrades: Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, former member of the Party Central Committee, former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Than Thi Thu, former Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Propaganda Department; Tang Huu Phong, Deputy Head of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; Nguyen Tan Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association; and leaders of press agencies in the city...

The publication "30 years of journalism" by journalist To Dinh Tuan has special significance not only for the author but also as a valuable source of documents for young journalists.

The 30-year mark of journalism , nearly 400 pages thick, is the crystallization of the journey of relentless dedication in journalism of journalist To Dinh Tuan.

With 5 parts of rich content, the book not only realistically depicts career milestones but is also a vivid slice of the transformation of Vietnamese journalism in the digital age.

And, not only a professional memoir, the book is also a sincere gratitude to colleagues, readers and hometown, the supports that have nurtured, supported and inspired the author on his journey as a journalist.

Journalist To Dinh Tuan shares at the program

Sharing at the program, journalist To Dinh Tuan recalled his journey of tireless dedication to writing, from when he was a journalism student, then a collaborator, an intern reporter, becoming an official reporter for Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper... to holding the position of Editor-in-Chief at Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper.

In any position, what is easily seen in journalist To Dinh Tuan is his spirit, responsibility and dedication to his profession. Over the past 30 years, his articles have been written with his heart and love for his profession.

Comrade Than Thi Thu, former Head of the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, recalled the memories of journalist To Dinh Tuan's early days in journalism.

“Just working diligently like that, working, studying, researching, teaching, 30 years have passed in a flash. To be honest, during that time, there were times when I felt discouraged, but that’s not true. But thinking back, I have to try harder because there are many people who are better than me, who try harder than me,” journalist To Dinh Tuan expressed.

He said that the 30-year mark of journalism is meant to be preserved as a result of his work to celebrate 30 years in the profession.

"The book may not mean anything to big journalists, but it will be meaningful to young journalists, as a reference on their career path," he said.

Journalist To Dinh Tuan and journalist Nguyen Tan Phong (middle) interacted and shared at the program.

Journalist Nguyen Tan Phong, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, said that in the context of many important events of the country and the city, the book has inspired the team of reporters, especially young reporters and editors.

“I find this a very meaningful work. Therefore, the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association has decided to accompany Mr. To Dinh Tuan in this event,” said journalist Nguyen Tan Phong.

Journalist Ly Viet Trung, Editor-in-Chief of Ho Chi Minh City Women 's Newspaper, shares his feelings and memories with journalist To Dinh Tuan from the days they worked together at Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper until now.

Not only making his mark in his career, journalist To Dinh Tuan also left special marks in many activities that he founded and directly managed, such as: "One million national flags with fishermen at sea" (now "Proud of the National Flag"; "Mai Vang gratitude"; "Mai Vang charity"); Programs to support the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic; Founding the awards honoring "Artists for the community", "Artists for life for the community", "Musicians for life for Vietnamese music " of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper...

With deep affection for life and people, journalist To Dinh Tuan decided to dedicate all profits from the 30-year imprint of journalism to the program "Wings of Love", to show gratitude to heroic Vietnamese mothers; to give scholarships to poor and disabled students who overcome difficulties; to support emergency patients who have no money to pay...

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nha-bao-to-dinh-tuan-va-dau-an-30-nam-trong-nghe-post798640.html