President Luong Cuong met and honored 150 outstanding journalists and media workers.

Attending the meeting and commendation ceremony were comrade Nguyen Trong Nghia - Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; veteran journalist Ha Dang - former member of the Party Central Committee, former Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, former Head of the Central Ideology and Culture Commission.

Also attending were members of the Party Central Committee: Mai Van Chinh - Deputy Prime Minister; Le Khanh Hai - Head of the Office of the President; Lai Xuan Mon - Permanent Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission; Le Quoc Minh - Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association.

Honoring 150 outstanding journalists and publicists

The program "Meeting and honoring outstanding journalists" on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025) is an opportunity for Party and State leaders, press management and leadership agencies, and press agencies to review the glorious tradition, important and great contributions, and noble mission of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past 100 years; to encourage, motivate, commend, honor, and show gratitude to generations of journalists and press agencies with outstanding achievements.

The program pays special respect to honor and pay tribute to 27 outstanding veteran journalists, representing generations of journalists who have gone before. They are people who have not been afraid of difficulties and hardships, thrown themselves into the revolutionary stream, and steadfastly devoted their intelligence, talent and passion to the glorious cause of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism.

Along with that, 123 outstanding journalists currently working, including journalist Ngo Duc Chuyen - Head of the News - Politics Department of Nghe An Newspaper were recognized and honored. They are individuals with outstanding achievements, many contributions in the practice of journalism, regardless of their position, type, or job title. All clearly demonstrate steadfast political will, pure moral qualities, high professional capacity and a desire to constantly contribute to journalism.

Speaking at the program, veteran journalist Ha Dang - former member of the Party Central Committee, former Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, former Head of the Central Ideology and Culture Committee emphasized that journalism is not about "leaving one's name forever", but about serving the revolution and the country.

A valuable journalistic work is not only because it is good, but because it contributes to encouraging and orienting society, awakening patriotism and a sense of responsibility in each citizen.

Having been involved in journalism since 1947, he always kept in mind: pen and paper are weapons, journalists are fighters on the ideological front. Writing for the people, for the Fatherland. That is the spirit that Uncle Ho passed on and we vow to follow for the rest of our lives. Although he is 96 years old, he still maintains his love for the profession and his belief in today's young generation of journalists.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen The Ky - former member of the Party Central Committee, former Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, former General Director of the Voice of Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and Head of the Literature and Art Theory and Criticism Department expressed his honor and emotion at being honored in an event of special significance to those in the profession.

He shared his journey with journalism from the early years at the Vietnam Youth Committee, then at Nghe Tinh Radio and Television Station, Nghe An Radio and Television Station, Nghe An Newspaper, Vietnam Journalists Association and Central agencies.

According to journalist Nguyen The Ky, the greatest thing that journalists need to learn from President Ho Chi Minh is the journalism style from the smallest things. He wrote so that people could understand, believe, and follow. He was not only the founder of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism but also an exemplary journalist, from journalismLe PariaarriveAdolescent, from thought to action are consistent.

Emphasizing that “doing journalism is doing politics, doing culture, doing revolution”, he believes that the pen must be for the country, for the people, and must fight for the truth. In the context of modern journalism with many new platforms and technologies, political courage and professional ethics become more and more essential.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen The Ky expressed his belief in today's young generation of journalists, who, despite rapid technological changes, still maintain their love for the profession, patriotism and aspiration to contribute. That is the most important thing to continue the tradition of revolutionary journalism. He also expressed his gratitude to the previous generation, the teachers and lecturers who have quietly trained and inspired generations of journalists.

Loyal to the Party's revolutionary ideals, to the nation's cause and aspirations, closely attached to the people

On behalf of the Party and State leaders, President Luong Cuong sent to the journalists present at the program and through the outstanding journalists and journalists to all journalists nationwide his warm greetings, sincere greetings and best wishes. Wishing the journalists and journalists good health, happiness, abundant creativity and many new successes in their noble careers.

On this meaningful meeting, the President expressed his deep respect, remembrance and gratitude to more than 500 journalists - soldiers and martyrs who devoted and sacrificed for the glorious revolutionary cause of the nation; sent his deep gratitude to thousands of deceased journalists who left us many valuable journalistic works, contributing to the richness of the country's revolutionary journalism.

“In particular, we respectfully remember and are grateful for the great contributions of beloved Uncle Ho - journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc - the great President Ho Chi Minh, the founder of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism,” the President emphasized.

The country is moving into a new era, with a burning desire to develop richly, prosperously and happily. That context places a very heavy task on the Vietnamese press and journalists, with increasingly high requirements, so that the press is not only a companion but also a pioneer, a forecaster of the movement and development of life.

At the friendly and warm meeting, President Luong Cuong discussed a number of issues. First of all, Vietnamese journalists today and in the future need to study, practice and strive to follow Uncle Ho's advice: "Journalists are also revolutionary soldiers. Pens and paper are their sharp weapons." That is the most fundamental lesson about the role, qualities and ethics of Vietnamese journalists.

As revolutionary soldiers - as Uncle Ho advised, the President emphasized that Vietnamese journalists need to maintain political mettle, professional ethics, heart, vision, and talent; maintain the flame of passion for the profession, be loyal to the Party's revolutionary ideals, to the cause and aspirations of the nation, and be closely attached to the people; this is the highest requirement.

Journalism is developing in a new context, in which science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation become strategic pillars, bringing our country into an era of breakthrough development.

From that context, the President pointed out the need for the press to grasp the inevitable development trend above, resolutely and urgently innovate comprehensively, synchronously and in accordance with the specific laws of the press to create press products that have the breath of the times, are creative, and seek new content and methods of expression.

The President also requested that central and local agencies, according to their functions and tasks, proactively coordinate to research, propose, and perfect mechanisms and policies, creating conditions for journalists and journalists to be able to make a living from their profession, love their profession, and feel secure in their commitment to their profession.