The awards ceremony was jointly organized by the Central Steering Committee on External Information Work, the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, and Vietnam Television. Attending the event were: Nguyen Trong Nghia, Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Head of the Steering Committee on External Information Work, and Director of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army; Trinh Van Quyet, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department; Le Hoai Trung, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Bui Thanh Son, Deputy Prime Minister; leaders of central committees, ministries, and agencies; and representatives of international organizations and foreign diplomatic missions in Vietnam.
Speaking at the event, on behalf of General Secretary To Lam and the Party and State leaders, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh extended his respectful greetings, heartfelt regards, and best wishes to the delegates and authors honored at this year's awards ceremony.
Thanking the forces working in external information at home and abroad for their continuous efforts in bringing the beautiful, authentic, and vibrant image of Vietnam and its people to the world, the Prime Minister stated that external information work plays an important role and has strategic significance, receiving special attention and guidance from the Party and the State. Despite facing many difficulties and challenges, external information work has achieved many outstanding results in recent times.
In particular, the Award has guided information dissemination in a systematic, proactive, timely, and synchronized manner; coordination has improved, creating a close and effective network; information content is comprehensive, maintaining a proactive stance on the information front; information methods have been diversified, creating a positive ripple effect; contributing to strengthening trust, creating consensus, and uniting the Vietnamese community abroad; while simultaneously refuting distorted narratives and contributing to shaping international public opinion...
According to the Prime Minister, external information work has proactively and positively contributed to raising Vietnam's independent, self-reliant, and just voice on the international stage; enhancing the image of a stable, dynamic, responsible, reliable, distinctive, and friendly Vietnam; enabling the world to understand more accurately, fully, and deeply the spirit, character, and image of Vietnam and its people; thereby contributing to strongly promoting relations with countries and international partners, creating a favorable environment and conditions for national development.
The Prime Minister stated that, after 11 editions, the Award has built a strong reputation, stature, and widespread influence. Building on the success of previous editions, this year's Award has six outstanding features.
The awards attracted widespread participation from central and local agencies, the press, organizations, businesses, researchers, and more. The themes comprehensively covered important events and achievements of the country, the policies and guidelines of the Party and State, and promoted the image of Vietnam, its people, and its cultural values. The quality of the works improved, reflecting the thinking, vision, creativity, and meticulousness of the authors.
The entries showcased diverse and modern forms of expression, strongly applying new forms and media, including digital media. Works submitted by foreign participants demonstrated a deep understanding, positive perspective, and fresh, rich viewpoints on Vietnam. The organization of the competition saw many innovations, including the first-ever application of digital technology, a revamped online participation and judging method, and a significant increase in prize money.
Acknowledging, appreciating, and commending the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, the Central Steering Committee on External Information Work, and related agencies for their close coordination in successfully organizing the 11th National Award Ceremony for External Information in 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also warmly praised and congratulated the outstanding collectives and individuals honored at this year's Award Ceremony, who made important contributions to the overall achievements of the country's external information work.
The Prime Minister emphasized that in the new era of development, along with national defense and security, foreign affairs are identified as crucial and ongoing tasks, contributing to protecting the Fatherland early and from afar, and promoting rapid and sustainable national development; in which, foreign information work plays a very important role, being a strategic component in the overall national soft power.
To further enhance the effectiveness of external information work in the coming period, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested adherence to the Party and State's foreign policy guidelines and policies, especially the Resolution of the 14th Party Congress and Resolution 59-NQ/TW of the Politburo on international integration in the new situation; affirming a confident, self-reliant, self-sufficient, dynamic, and creative Vietnam that actively contributes to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Innovate thinking and methods, ensuring strategic proactiveness both in the short and long term; develop well-structured programs with rich content, attractive and persuasive formats, ensuring accessibility, modernity, and multimedia capabilities.
Promoting the application of digital technology and effectively utilizing global communication platforms such as social media, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and big data will attract and better serve both foreigners and domestic citizens.
Building a team of foreign information officers who are courageous, intellectually sharp, creative, responsible, and dedicated; who are committed and courageous, undeterred by difficulties and hardships, with the spirit of "steel in the pen, fire in the heart"; who promote beauty and overcome ugliness; who promote positivity and overcome negativity.
Leveraging the combined strength of the entire political system; establishing close and effective coordination mechanisms between ministries, departments, and localities; between domestic and international media; and forming and developing an increasingly practical and effective network for external information dissemination.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his hope and belief that the National Award for External Information would continue to create new momentum and enthusiasm, enabling those working in external information to fully utilize their talents, intellect, dedication, creativity, and responsibility, excellently fulfilling their assigned tasks and making increasingly practical and effective contributions to the cause of national construction, development, and defense in the new era.
The 11th National Award for External Information in 2025 attracted 2,412 entries, double the average number of entries in previous editions. The entries were of high quality, demonstrating timeliness, creativity, and a strong impact on external information work; affirming the brand of a prestigious award with many unique and distinctive features.
The 11th National Award for External Information recognizes works and products in eight categories: Vietnamese newspapers/magazines; foreign language newspapers/magazines; radio; television; books; photographs; digital and multimedia products; and initiatives and products with valuable external information.
At the Award Ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other leaders of the Party, State, ministries, and agencies, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, presented 8 First Prizes; 16 Second Prizes; 24 Third Prizes and 40 Consolation Prizes to outstanding works and authors.
VNA (Vietnam News Agency) continues to affirm its position as a leading news agency by winning 3 first prizes, 2 second prizes, 2 third prizes, and 3 consolation prizes.
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