The press has been at the forefront, accompanying the historical process of the revolution, contributing to promoting the process of innovation and development of the country.
Development steps
Over the past 99 years, Vietnamese journalists have the right to be proud of the revolutionary journalism founded and trained by President Ho Chi Minh, with its glorious tradition and worthy contributions to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.
As reported from historical documents, the Vietnamese revolutionary press was born with the historical milestone of Thanh Nien newspaper, founded by leader Nguyen Ai Quoc, with the first issue published on June 21, 1925, leaving an indelible mark in the history of the Vietnamese nation.
After Thanh Nien newspaper, leader Nguyen Ai Quoc established other newspapers and monthly magazines such as Kong Nong (1926), Revolutionary Soldier (1927), Hammer and Sickle (1929)... to propagate and educate patriotism, awaken the spirit of solidarity, alliance, and revolution among the masses.
Many other newspapers and magazines were born one after another. The Vietnamese revolutionary press affirmed its role as the voice of the Party, the State, and political, social, and professional organizations, a trusted forum for the people, and at the same time a sharp weapon against hostile forces of the revolution, fighting against negativity, and protecting the interests of the people.
During the resistance war against French colonialism, a series of newspapers and magazines were born one after another such as: Cuu Quoc, Nhan Dan, Thong Tan Xa, Giai Phong, Quan Doi Nhan Dan, Tap Chien Cong San, Van Nghe, Tien Phong, Lao Dong, Radio Voice of Vietnam...
During the resistance war against American imperialism, the Vietnamese revolutionary press made great strides. In addition to the existing press agencies, a series of newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and broadcasting stations continued to be established from the Central, sectors, organizations, to cities, provinces, and districts. A number of foreign-language newspapers were published to introduce Vietnam to international friends, contributing to the struggle on the diplomatic front.
On May 20, 1957, the President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam promulgated Law No. 100/SL/L.002 - the first Press Law in our country. Chapter I of the Law affirms the responsibility of the revolutionary press and journalists: the press under our regime, regardless of whether it belongs to a government agency, political party, people's organization or private sector, is a tool of the people's struggle, must serve the interests of the Fatherland, of the people, protect the people's democratic regime, and support the government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
From that first legal document, on December 28, 1989, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam passed the new Press Law and it took effect on January 2, 1990, replacing the 1957 Press Law with new points suitable to the reality of the press.
On June 12, 1999, at the 5th Session, the 10th National Assembly passed the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Press Law. Then, on April 5, 2016, at the 11th Session, the 13th National Assembly passed the 2016 Press Law, which took effect from January 1, 2017, creating a legal corridor for press activities to develop rapidly.
Another important milestone was on February 5, 1985, the Party Central Committee Secretariat issued Decision No. 52-QD/TW to take the date of the first issue of Thanh Nien newspaper as Vietnam Press Day (June 21, 1925), in order to enhance the role and social responsibility of the press, strengthen the relationship between the press and the public, and strengthen the Party's leadership over the press.
Also in that year, for the first time, the press nationwide organized a ceremony to celebrate Vietnam Press Day and the 60th anniversary of the first issue of Thanh Nien newspaper. This was a holiday not only for the press but also for the people of the whole country, because the press is the cause of all people.
On June 21, 2000, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Vietnam Press Day, at the proposal of the Vietnam Journalists Association, the Politburo of the Party Central Committee agreed to call Vietnam Press Day Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day.
Over the past 99 years, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has truly been a bridge between the Party and the people, between the people and the Party, implementing President Ho Chi Minh's teaching: "The task of the press is to serve the people, serve the revolution, be a bridge to express the Party's will and the people's hearts, strengthen the strength of great national unity, and be a tool to "support the righteous and eliminate evil".
Since its early days, our country’s press has developed rapidly and strongly in quantity and quality, forming a nationwide news agency, press, radio and television system. With a mission full of meaning, pride and glory, but also extremely difficult and challenging, over the past 99 years, journalists have overcome all difficulties, not afraid of sacrifice, present on all fronts, truly becoming “secretaries of the times”.
Asserting position in the information flow
It can be affirmed that the Vietnamese revolutionary press has penetrated deeply into the reality of life, reflecting the hottest issues of society and increasingly making important contributions to the cause of innovation and development of the country. More than anyone else, the team of journalists always clearly understands their role and responsibility, equipped with solid political will, sharp expertise, and clear professional ethics.
More than 41,000 journalists nationwide are working day and night to promote their pioneering role, bravely rushing into the forefront to report on hot events and socio-economic issues...
Many journalists, with their sharp talent, keen vision, dedication, practical experience, and sensitivity to current events, have produced many pioneering works, strongly fighting against stagnation and conservatism; protecting and promoting good practices, creative models, and breakthroughs in thinking...
The development of the press not only helps people satisfy their cultural needs, expand and cultivate knowledge, but also serves as a reliable forum, expressing the will, feelings and legitimate aspirations of all classes of people, participating in contributing opinions to the Party and State to solve problems arising in the process of building and developing the country.
The press has discovered, encouraged, and promoted the replication of new models and factors; is a tool to protect social interests and people's rights, especially to inspect and supervise the implementation of State policies and laws.
From traditional paper newspapers, up to now, the number of publications, radio and television programs and journalism technology... have increased dramatically, better meeting the people's need for information.
Faced with the massive development of media, at times it seemed that the press had fallen behind, but the good news is that the role of mainstream media, including the press, is still very large and important.
Furthermore, while social networks provide all kinds of good and bad, true and false information that cannot be verified, the press has become the mainstay of public opinion, and mainstream journalists are good filters and "immune" to bad and toxic news; promoting responsibility, selecting information, verifying authenticity; performing well the function of orienting public opinion; and building a healthy information environment.
To create a good work that is convincing and has a widespread social impact, journalists must commit themselves, go to the bottom of the matter to understand and reflect the truth. At that time, although facing many difficulties and dangers, it is not only a source of pride but also a social responsibility of journalists.
With the responsibility of orienting information and propaganda, leading public opinion with official information, the press is always trusted by the people and increasingly sought out to express their legitimate opinions and aspirations, contributing to solving the country's problems.
Not only does the press demonstrate its social responsibility, it also participates in social and charitable activities, supports people affected by natural disasters, helps localities and people in difficult circumstances due to natural disasters and epidemics; and becomes a bridge to contribute to promoting social security work, which is also an advantage of the press.
Keep up with the trends of the times
As many opinions have stated, since its inception, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has converged and absorbed the progressive trends of world journalism combined with the characteristics of Vietnamese culture and people. Faced with the constant development of the flow of information, the press cannot be satisfied with what it has, but continues to innovate to adapt.
In particular, press agencies have actively innovated to have enough strength and capacity to compete with new forms and methods of communication, social networks... to attract and meet readers' demands, promptly report news and guide public opinion.
The press has effectively applied scientific and technological advances to its operations, combining tradition and modernity, thoroughly utilizing forms to create communication campaigns with truly impressive marks. Multi-platform, multimedia journalism, data journalism with digital tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology, etc. have developed.
Multimedia integrated journalism works with diverse forms of expression such as infographics, megastory, long-form, e-magazine... that allow readers to read, listen, watch and interact with each other are increasingly becoming a strength of modern journalism.
Faced with these challenges, journalists themselves are gradually changing to meet the urgent demands for skills and technology. The tools for working are no longer a notebook with a pen or a laptop. Many journalists even know how to use a smartphone as a “miniature newsroom”.
The rapid development of media technology, in the “race” for information, requires newspapers to compete. Competition is for development and to attract readers. It must be a healthy competition by providing the fastest, most accurate, honest, objective and attractive news.
So although technology has developed to create favorable conditions for journalists, it still cannot replace the heart, mind, will and courage of journalists. That is what has helped the press stand firm, affirming its role in controlling the flow of information, creating consensus and trust in the public.
At the 2024 National Press Conference, Head of the Central Propaganda Department Nguyen Trong Nghia said that the constant development of multi-platform, multimedia, data journalism, etc. has created both opportunities and challenges for press agencies as well as journalists.
The press needs to be proactive and united in finding solutions to improve competitiveness, protect copyright, fight against fake news, repel bad, toxic information, false and distorted information, so that official press information becomes the most important mainstream information in the digital space, contributing to building a healthy information society, serving each reader and audience, serving the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.
Proud of its glorious tradition with remarkable developments, growth and great contributions over the past 99 years, today's team of journalists continues to overcome all difficulties and challenges to build "revolutionary, professional, humane and modern journalism and media", continuing to affirm the position and role of journalism in all aspects of the country's economic and social life.
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