Information-communication sector sees leaping growth
The information-communication sector has seen leaping growth over the past 71 years, Minister of Information and Communication Truong Minh Tuan said at the sector’s traditional day celebration.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (front, right) presents the Govenment's emulation flag to the Ministry of Information and Communications (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi, (VNA) – The information-communication sector has seen leaping growth over the past 71 years, Minister of Information and Communication Truong Minh Tuan said at the sector’s traditional day celebration in Hanoi o𒅌n August 27.
The Ministry of Transport and Communication, the predecessor of the Ministry of Information and Communication, was among 13 ministries in the provisional revolution government led by President Ho Chi Minh which made debut on August 28, 1945. The day August 28 was then made the traditional day of the sector.
According to Minister Truong Minh Tuan, the country now has 859 print newspapers and magazines, 126 electronic newspapers, 67 radio and television agencies and 32 providers of paid TV services, along with 63 publishing houses, 1,500 printing companies and over 13,000 distribution firms. Nearly 18,000 licensed journalists are operating in the country.
The postal network now has 12,738 points of service across the country, while mobile phone service coverage reached 95 percent with more than 126 million subscribers. Telecoms companies reported combined revenues of nearly 526 trillion VND in 2015, contributing 48 trillion VND to the State coffer.
The information technology industry counts more than 15,000 enterprises, earning more than 32 billion USD from the export of phones and phone parts each year.
Speaking on behalf of Party and State leaders, Politburo member and Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hailed the information and communication sector as one of the industries at the forefront of the country’s Doi Moi (Renewal) cause, and an important driving force of modernization and industrialization.
She said in the context of rapid development and international integration, the sector should continue to lead the development of the knowledge-based economy.
The sector should be the companion of and a bridge connecting communities and society, while serving as an effective tool for the exercise of leadership and management of the Party and the State, the NA Chairwoman said.-VNA
A Vietnamese delegation from the Steering Committee for External Information Service paid a working visit to South Africa from April 24-29, to strengthen links in communication.
The Ministry of Information and Communications requested offices, organisations and businesses promptly take measures to ensure their information security following cyber-attacks at airports.
The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as strengthening the special bonds between the two countries
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (front, right) presents the Govenment's emulation flag to the Ministry of Information and Communications (Photo: VNA)
