Nghe An promotes press and media development in 2024

In 2024, Nghe An province continues to affirm the important role of press and media in socio-economic development, raising people's awareness and promoting the local image. With the orientation of comprehensive development, modernization and keeping up with the digital transformation trend, the press and media sector of Nghe An has made remarkable progress.

Currently, Nghe An is one of the localities with a strongly developed press system in the North Central region. The province has 4 local press agencies including Nghe An Newspaper, Nghe An Radio and Television Station (NTV), Song Lam Magazine and Nghe An Culture Magazine. These press agencies have constantly innovated both in content and form, improving the quality of media products to meet the increasing needs of readers.

In addition, the network of press collaborators in Nghe An has also been strongly developed, connecting more than 300 reporters and editors from central and local press agencies. This team plays an important role in promptly reflecting economic, cultural and social issues in the locality, while also acting as a bridge between the government and the people.

In particular, the technical infrastructure of press and media agencies in the area has been upgraded synchronously. Nghe An Radio and Television Station has completed the conversion from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting, ensuring image and sound quality meets HD standards. Nghe An Newspaper has also invested heavily in electronic newspaper platforms, developed multilingual versions and integrated artificial intelligence (AI) technology in content production.

Digital transformation in journalism and media

By 2024, Nghe An aims to become one of the leading localities in digital transformation in the field of journalism and media. To realize this goal, the province has synchronously deployed technological solutions, bringing Nghe An journalism in line with the trend of digital journalism.

Nghe An province's electronic information portal, along with the information pages of departments, agencies and branches, are deeply integrated with the big data system, helping to provide timely and accurate information to the people. In particular, local press agencies have developed digital platforms such as mobile newspaper reading applications, YouTube channels and social networking sites to reach a diverse audience.

Mr. Tran Van Hung, Director of Nghe An Department of Information and Communications, said: "Digital transformation is not only an inevitable trend but also a core factor to improve communication efficiency, increase interaction with people and ensure information reaches all social classes quickly and transparently."

Improve the quality of press content

In 2024, Nghe An province has focused on directing press agencies to focus on improving content quality, ensuring accuracy, objectivity and timeliness. Nghe An press is oriented to focus on key issues such as new rural construction, digital economic development, cultural preservation and tourism promotion.

In addition to reflecting the socio-economic life, press agencies also promote the communication of the Party and State's policies, contributing to strengthening people's trust in the government's leadership. Nghe An Newspaper, with its strength in political commentary pages, has published many in-depth articles and multi-dimensional analysis of the province's economic and political issues.

Meanwhile, Nghe An Radio and Television Station focuses on producing interactive television programs, fast news bulletins and documentary reports, vividly reflecting people's lives. Live radio programs are also increasingly attracting the attention of listeners and viewers thanks to their close and practical content.

Promote Nghe An image nationwide

The press and media also play an important role in promoting Nghe An’s image nationally and internationally. Local press agencies have closely coordinated with central press agencies to convey the cultural characteristics, people, and economic potential of the province.

Major media campaigns, such as promoting the Sen Village Festival, commemorating President Ho Chi Minh's birthday, and the tourism stimulus program "Returning to Nghe An 2024", have left a strong impression on the public. In particular, the combination of press and social networks helps information and images about Nghe An spread quickly, attracting great attention from the community.

Training and fostering professional journalism team

To meet the increasing demands in the field of journalism and media, Nghe An has focused on training and fostering a team of reporters and editors. Intensive training courses on modern journalism skills, the use of digital technology and information security have been held regularly.

In addition, the province also encourages journalists to participate in online courses and domestic and international seminars to update trends and improve professional capacity. By the end of 2024, more than 90% of the journalism team in Nghe An will have been trained in the skills of using digital tools and producing content on multiple platforms.

Challenges and development directions

In addition to the achievements, the press and media in Nghe An also face a number of challenges, such as competitive pressure from social networks, high demands for accuracy and speed of reporting, and rapid changes in technology. To overcome these challenges, Nghe An has proposed many strategic solutions.

In the 2025-2030 period, the province will continue to invest heavily in technical infrastructure, develop modern digital platforms and expand the media network to remote areas. At the same time, the province will also strengthen cooperation with major domestic and foreign press agencies, promoting the image of Nghe An on international channels.

The year 2024 marks a remarkable development step for Nghe An press and media, from improving infrastructure, modernizing technology to improving content quality and expanding the scope of influence. These achievements not only contribute to promoting the socio-economic development of the province but also enhance the position of Nghe An in the country, bringing the image of a potential, friendly and modern province to international friends./.

Source: https://mic.gov.vn/nghe-an-day-manh-phat-trien-bao-chi-va-truyen-thong-trong-nam-2024-197241213103059932.htm