AMRI 16 Conference Highlights the Mission of the Media Sector in the New Era

SGGPO 09/18/2023 18:36

The theme “Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Adaptive ASEAN” highlights the role and mission of the media sector in the new period, making information the driving force for development,...

Scene of the press conference. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

On the afternoon of September 18, the Ministry of Information and Communications held the first press conference of the AMRI 16 Conference.

Accordingly, Vietnam chose the theme "Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Responsive ASEAN" as the theme throughout the entire agenda.

The theme highlights the role and mission of the media sector in the new period, making information the driving force of development, not only providing information, but also promoting the transformation from Information to Knowledge, to build a Resilient ASEAN, strengthen internal capacity, resilience and Adaptability to affirm the role and position of ASEAN not only inward-looking, but also ready to respond to fluctuations in the current world situation.

The week will have three main events: the 16th AMRI Ministerial Conference; the 7th AMRI+3 Conference; the 20th SOMRI Conference and SOMRI+3, SOMRI+ Japan taking place from September 20 to 23.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications, answered at the press conference. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

In addition, there are forums and workshops: ASEAN regional forum on Responding to and handling fake news in cyberspace; ASEAN workshop on Digital transformation of journalism - Creating digital knowledge and sideline activities of bilateral meetings between countries; ASEAN Photo exhibition; ASEAN online film/photo experience area (ASEAN Identity Platform, National Information Portal vietnam.vn); Da Nang's booth and booths of 7 digital technology enterprises and cultural exchange and sightseeing programs.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said that, facing the global problem of the mainstream press and media, Vietnam is facing great competition from new media methods, as well as a complete change in information viewing habits and a new generation of information consumers.

A common problem in countries that do not own or control their own social media platforms is that they are generally governed by technological algorithms, management methods, and operations, and this transition brings with it many economic challenges.

This is an opportunity for countries attending the Conference to share experiences, propose initiatives and reach a consensus on a common action plan to respond to regional challenges; affirming the indispensable role and more important mission than ever of mainstream media.

Reporters and journalists attending the press conference. Photo: XUAN QUYNH

“ASEAN has many advantages as well as solidarity in a bloc, good practices allow us to have faith that we will find solutions, solutions that come from solving the digital transformation problem well; mainstream media as well as the media leading and orienting information on cyberspace; business models. To do that, we must sit down and discuss solutions to handle fake news, false news; control as well as limit the negative impacts of new technologies introduced into the information field,” said Mr. Lam.

At the conferences, Vietnam plans to propose building a coordination mechanism in the field of press and media information, especially in handling fake news - false news on the internet. The coordination mechanism does not stop at policies and sanctions for state agencies but also helps people to be aware of fake news - false news.

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/hoi-nghi-amri-16-neu-bat-su-menh-cua-linh-vuc-truyen-thong-trong-giai-doan-moi-post706097.html