Nghe An Newspaper organizes Conference of civil servants and employees and launches emulation movement in 2024

Creating momentum from digital transformation

In 2023, despite facing many difficulties, patriotic emulation movements were always effectively implemented by cadres, reporters and employees of Nghe An Newspaper, creating clear changes, contributing to promoting the agency's activities and excellently completing tasks.

Thanks to that, in the 21 targets set out inResolution of the Conference of cadres, civil servants and public employees in 2023, many targets have been achieved and exceeded the set plan.

The Party Committee of Nghe An Newspaper has thoroughly grasped Directive 36 of the Politburo, led the implementation of political tasks, Party building, internal solidarity and unity, and cadres and Party members have taken the lead in all work.

The Executive Committee of the Trade Union and the Youth Union have promoted their responsible role, gathering cadres and union members to actively and enthusiastically participate in movements and practical and effective activities.

In 2023, Nghe An Newspaper published 356 daily issues; 52 weekend issues.

The newspaper continues to develop in the direction of multi-platform journalism and comprehensively implement the "Project for comprehensive development of Nghe An Newspaper associated with digital transformation in the period 2022-2027, with a view to 2030" issued by the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee.

At the same time, continue to develop specialized topics; innovate content, form, and methods to expand interaction of Nghe An Electronic Newspaper. Focus on developing and improving the quality of Nghe An Newspaper television, YouTube channel, TikTok, Zalo, promote the development of Nghe An Newspaper Fanpage to increase interaction with readers and viewers.

Nghe An Newspaper channels on social networks have developed strongly with the viewpoint: "Where there are Nghe people, there is Nghe An Newspaper".

The work of receiving and processing news articles from reporters has been improved and implemented through email and digitization, ensuring concentration and accuracy.

Regarding social and charitable activities, every year, Nghe An Newspaper becomes a bridge to mobilize sharing and support from the social community and philanthropists for difficult circumstances. The total budget for social and charitable activities called for and implemented by Nghe An Newspaper in 2023 is about 2.2 billion VND.

After many efforts, Nghe An Newspaper has been awarded by the Emulation and Reward Council at all levels for collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements such as: Nghe An Newspaper collective was awarded the Government Emulation Flag; Certificate of Merit from Military Region 4, Provincial Party Committee, People's Committee of Nghe An province; 5 collectives and 12 individuals were awarded Certificates of Merit from the Provincial People's Committee; 2 individuals were awarded the title of Provincial Emulation Fighter.

At the 7th Golden Hammer and Sickle National Press Award Ceremony on Party Building in 2023, Nghe An Newspaper was honored to be one of 15 press agencies, Journalists Association, Propaganda Department, and Party Committee Organizing Committee with outstanding achievements in organizing and participating in the Award.

In 2023, according to the results of the ranking of the maturity level of digital transformation of the press by the Center for Supporting Digital Transformation of the Press, Department of Press, Ministry of Information and Communications, Nghe An Newspaper is in the top 2 leading press agencies in the local press sector.

Regarding the Press Awards, in 2023, Nghe An Newspaper won a total of 70 press awards, 10 awards higher than the same period in 2022.

Building Nghe An Newspaper to be strong and comprehensive in the new situation

The conference also listened to public reports on financial performance, emulation work, people's inspection work and summarized comments on amending the regulations.

Speaking at the conference, Comrade Dao Thi Thanh Mai - Vice President of Nghe An Civil Servants' Union highly appreciated the solidarity and efforts to overcome difficulties of the cadres, reporters and employees of Nghe An Newspaper in the past year to achieve many remarkable results. Nghe An Newspaper is a unit that has excellently fulfilled the tasks of Nghe An Civil Servants' Union.

Agreeing with the plan and tasks set out by Nghe An Newspaper in 2024, comrade Dao Thi Thanh Mai hopes that Nghe An Newspaper will overcome existing limitations and effectively implement emulation movements during the year.

Entering 2024, the Vice Chairman of Nghe An Civil Servants' Union oriented 9 key tasks for Nghe An Newspaper's grassroots union.

Notably, there are contents related to closely following the direction of the Party Committee, the tasks of the province, and the work programs of the Trade Unions at all levels to promote the rights and responsibilities of the Trade Unions in ensuring the Law on Grassroots Democracy; promptly caring for and protecting the legitimate and legal rights and interests of union members and workers. At the same time, effectively implementing administrative reform and digital transformation in the new situation.

In addition, it is necessary to effectively and enthusiastically implement emulation movements among union members and workers such as: "Good workers, Creative workers"; "Cadres, civil servants, public employees, and workers compete to practice office culture"; Campaign to build "Loyal, responsible, honest, and creative" cadres, civil servants, and public employees. Strictly implement Decree No. 73/2023/ND-CP dated September 29, 2023 of the Government on "Encouraging and protecting dynamic, creative cadres who dare to think, dare to do, dare to take responsibility for the common good"...

Along with that are the unit's specific movements such as "Good articles, beautiful newspaper pages", building the image of journalists with "Bright mind - pure heart - sharp pen".

At the conference, comrade Ngo Duc Kien acknowledged the efforts of the collective of cadres, reporters and employees of Nghe An Newspaper to overcome difficulties to achieve many results in 2023. From there, effectively accompany the province on all fronts and all important activities.

He also acknowledged the frank and quality comments on the agency's operating regulations; and directly discussed and responded to the recommendations in a democratic and objective manner. With 100% agreement, the conference voted to approve the amendment to the operating regulations.

In 2024, facing the difficulties and challenges that will be faced, the Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper has oriented many important tasks that need to be carried out.

In particular, it is necessary to make efforts to effectively propagate the management of provincial leaders, the efforts of sectors, levels, the entire army and people in administrative reform, attracting investment, and implementing the targets of Party Congresses at all levels.

At the same time, focus on implementing the Project on comprehensive development of Nghe An Newspaper associated with digital transformation in the period of 2022-2027, with a view to 2030, issued by the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee; continue to innovate the content, form, and methods of expanding interaction of Nghe An Newspaper online and printed newspapers and follow the motto "Fast - Accurate - Attractive" to maintain and promote the brand of Nghe An Newspaper.

Competition and reward work:

On this occasion, the News - Politics Department and 5 groups of authors of Nghe An Newspaper were awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Provincial People's Committee for "Excellent achievements in work from 2022-2023" and won high prizes at the National Press Awards.

Nghe An Provincial Journalists Association awarded Certificates of Merit to Nghe An Newspaper Journalists Association and 7 individuals "With outstanding achievements in professional work and Association work in 2023".

Nghe An Provincial Police awarded a Certificate of Merit to the Legal Department - Readers of the Newspaper for "Outstanding achievements in the movement of the whole people to protect national security".

Nghe An Provincial Civil Servants' Trade Union awarded Certificates of Merit to Nghe An Newspaper Trade Union and individuals with outstanding achievements in the excellent labor movement and trade union activities in 2023.

Nghe An Newspaper awarded Certificates of Merit to authors who won high prizes at the National Press Awards; Nghe An Newspaper Trade Union awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements during the year.