A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
Hanoi (VNA) - The second National Press Forum opened in Hanoi on June 19, marking a strategic mileston♛e that reflects a bold vision for comprehensive reform for the Vietnamese press during the tech-driven e♍ra.
The opening ceremony was attended by Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, and Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh; Standing Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh, and Deputy General Director of the Vietnam News Agency Nguyen Thi Su.
During the two-day course, the forum will feature opening and closing ceremonies and 10 thematic discussions tackling critical newsroom issues.
A hub for sharing best practices, the event aims to forge solutions for financial sustainability, public media contracts, audience engagement, content innovation, and newsroom restructuring. It is also a moment for Vietnam’s media to accelerate its progress and figure out what the “revolutionary press” means in a new era.
Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, and Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
In a keynote address, Minh urged newsrooms to double down on high-value, original content that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot replicate, saying that quality and authenticity are the only way to restore the public's trust in a market flooded with AI-generated materials.
He pushed for sweeping digital transformation, calling for investments in technology infrastructure, robust content and reader databases, and modern content management systems. Seamless integration across websites, mobile apps, and social media, backed by advanced analytics and engagement tools, was central to his vision.
Minh highlighted AI’s potential to transform journalism, from automating short-form news like sports and weather updates to improving editing, translation, fact-checking, and fake news detection. He also advocated diversifying into data journalism, podcasts, e-magazines, subscription newsletters, internet TV, and digital events, while tapping new revenue streams like communication services and third-party platforms.
To counter revenue pressures, he proposed moving beyond advertisement dependence toward models like premium or freemium subscriptions, event hosting, communications services, content licensing, digital platform monetisation, and sponsored editorial content. He stressed building credible, objective brands with exclusive reporting to retain younger audiences on platforms like YouTube and podcasts.
The VJA has already trained around 2,000 journalists in AI applications, with many from local media outlets. The goal is to train 3,000 more by the year-end, with 10,000 total in sight, he said.
Following the opening ceremony, 10 thematic sessions with bring together media leaders, veteran journalists, and renowned international media experts. Poised as a regionally significant event, the event is a warm-up for the 100th anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (June 21), with the media sector determined to adapt and thrive./.
The National Press Festival 2025 officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on June 19 morning, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam's media landscape as the country is celebrating its 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).
The National Press Festival 2025 officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on June 19 morning, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam's media landscape as the country is celebrating its 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).
Themed “The Vietnamese press – Loyalty, creativity, mettle, innovation for national development and protection”, this year’s festival holds special significance as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - 2025).
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
From “Thanh nien”, Vietnam’s first revolutionary newspaper founded by Nguyen Ai Quoc (later President Ho Chi Minh) on June 21, 1925, the revolutionary press has remained devoted to its sacred missions -accompanying the nation, serving the Fatherland, and working for the people.
The official launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.
Bernama CEO Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin said VNA has been a consistent and reliable partner in OANA, contributing actively to the regional media landscape through content sharing, coordination, and policy discussions. Their coverage of ASEAN and Indochina issues adds valuable perspectives. Bernama appreciates the collaboration with VNA.
In this era of global integration and digitalisation, the press must adopt modern multimedia models to not only meet increasing information and communication demands but also align with the broader socio-economic development of the country.
A master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) took effect on June 17.
Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
