The 42nd National Television Festival: Honoring innovation and creativity

The ceremony was attended by comrade Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association; comrade Phan Xuan Thuy, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission; comrade Nguyen Thanh Lam, General Director of Vietnam Television, Chairman of the 42nd National Television Festival.

On the side of Binh Dinh province, there were comrade Ho Quoc Dung, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Binh Dinh province; comrade Le Kim Toan, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Binh Dinh province; comrade Pham Anh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province.

In addition, there were Mr. Phosy Keomanivong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Laos; Ms. Simmanny Keokene, General Director of Lao National Television; representatives of leaders and former leaders of central and local agencies; members of the Organizing Committee, the Jury and especially delegates from TV stations, radio-television stations and participating units across the country.

Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan spoke at the festival.

Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh Province Pham Anh Tuan said that the 42nd National Television Festival is not only a festival for television workers but also an opportunity to honor outstanding works and encourage creativity in the context of strong digital media development.

In addition to the main activities, there are many important side events such as: Opening of the Television Technology Exhibition; Workshop "Skills of television journalists in the digital environment"; Workshop "Data mining and artificial intelligence application for digital transformation for television stations". These are practical contents, helping television stations improve content quality, innovate production methods and approach audiences in a modern way.

Comrade Nguyen Thanh Lam, General Director of Vietnam Television, said that the 42nd National Television Festival took place at a very special time with profound significance. It included many important milestones for the television industry such as the 55th anniversary of the first television program broadcast; the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day; the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification; the 80th anniversary of the founding of the country and also the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Binh Dinh Province (March 31, 1975 - March 31, 2025)...

Director of Vietnam Television Nguyen Thanh Lam spoke at the festival.

This is also the time for agencies in the political system, including the press and television, to promote the revolution of streamlining the organizational apparatus, building, perfecting, and improving performance, effectiveness, and efficiency of operations, meeting the requirements and tasks of the country in the new era - the era of striving for strong, prosperous development of the nation.

“Change will bring difficulties and challenges along with thoughts and aspirations, but only when we dare to break out of old limits and boldly reach out of our comfort zone, can we break through to reach greater successes,” said the Director of Vietnam Television.

This is the first time the National Television Festival has been held in Binh Dinh, a land rich in cultural, historical and revolutionary traditions, the homeland of the Tay Son movement associated with the name of the national hero Quang Trung-Nguyen Hue. The festival takes place at a very meaningful time, when Binh Dinh province celebrates the 50th anniversary of the province's Liberation Day (March 31, 1975 - March 31, 2025), carrying with it the aspiration to reach far in the journey of strong innovation.

With 734 entries from 100 units, the National Television Festival will continue to affirm its own appeal. The highlight of the Festival is the judging and awarding of prizes for 11 categories including: Children's Programs, Documentaries, Reports, Short Reports, Science and Education Programs, Dialogue-Talk Shows, Ethnic Minority Language Television Programs, Music and Dance Programs, Stage, Television Feature Films and Videos on digital platforms.

In addition to the award categories, the festival also organizes professional seminars to improve professional quality and adapt to digital transformation in the television sector. The seminar “Skills of television journalists in the digital environment” organized by VTV Digital is an opportunity for journalists to explore and develop skills in the context of digital technology playing an increasingly dominant role.

Delegates press the button to open the television festival.

The workshop “Data mining and artificial intelligence application for digital transformation for television stations” organized by the Center for Television Technology Information Technology in collaboration with VTV Digital also opened up many prospects for the industry. The workshop aimed to improve efficiency in content production, distribution and television copyright management with the participation of leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence and modern technology.

The exhibition of images of the Vietnamese television industry, with the theme “People working in television”, was also a highlight of the festival. Through this exhibition, the public had the opportunity to learn more about the development history and important milestones of the country’s television, contributing to honoring the contributions of those working in the profession.

The 42nd National Television Festival is not only a place to honor outstanding works but also a space for television workers to learn, share and develop together. With a variety of activities, from award ceremonies, seminars to exhibitions, this year's event is truly a professional playground, contributing to improving the quality and position of Vietnamese television in the era of digital transformation and integration.

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