Contributors – the 'extended arms' of Nghe An Newspaper

They are the companions, the "extended arms" of Nghe An Newspaper, contributing significantly to the success of the Party newspaper. On the occasion of the Collaborators' Conference, Nghe An Newspaper respectfully records the shared opinions and introduces some typical collaborators - those who have accompanied and continuously contributed to the development of the newspaper.

CTV Lan Ha: Grateful and respectful

In 2016, I was invited by a close friend, Vo Thu Giang - a reporter for Nghe An Newspaper: "Hey, do you want to collaborate with Nghe An Newspaper?" I am shy and reserved by nature, so I initially refused, but after being encouraged, I decided to give it a try. When I sent my first article, I came up with the pen name Lan Ha, which sounded a bit "corny", but I didn't expect that name to have stuck with me and "Te Su" of Nghe An Newspaper ever since.

The work of an international contributor requires a keen eye and the ability to update information quickly. Every morning, I start by following the news from major news agencies and prestigious newspapers around the world. Selecting information, analyzing, and editing it to suit Vietnamese readers, especially Nghe An readers, is always a big challenge.

In the early days, I sent out 10 news articles, and I was lucky to get 1-2 published. I was discouraged, but I told myself: Who doesn’t have to overcome the initial difficult phase when starting a career? So I persevered and tried harder every day. Only when I saw my news articles being published regularly, or when I was assigned to handle urgent papers when there was a hot event, did I feel the true joy of this job.

More than 8 years have passed, I still have not had the opportunity to meet directly with the reporters and editors of Nghe An Newspaper in real life. But through work exchanges, I have received a lot of enthusiastic help from colleagues, whether they are seniors or enthusiastic young people.

From just sending news and articles in text format, I am now also in charge of the content of the news bulletin on the Newspaper's official YouTube channel, and even tried my hand at recording voiceovers - although my voice still has many shortcomings.

Looking back on the past, I feel grateful and proud to have accompanied Nghe An Newspaper. Being able to contribute to bringing readers quality international information is a great joy. I hope I will be associated with the Newspaper for a long time, perhaps until… retirement, or even beyond!

Collaborator Dao Tho: A journey of attachment

It has been exactly 10 years since I wrote my first articles for Nghe An Newspaper. Looking back at that time, I clearly feel my attachment to the prestigious Party newspaper and its strong influence.

That year, I was a teacher in the mountainous area of ​​Ky Son district. Every day, I came into contact with the lives of ethnic minorities, and I always cherished the desire to share stories about culture, unique customs and practices, about the simple but rich life in the vast western region of Nghe An. That was the motivation for me to write and submit articles. Unexpectedly, those articles with the breath of the mountainous area were quickly received, giving me more confidence to stick with journalism.

During the day I teach, in the evening I take my camera and travel to remote villages. For me, recording cultural beauty is not only a joy but also a responsibility – a way to preserve and pass on values ​​to future generations, especially the students where I teach.

However, over time, I realized that just keeping it was not enough. What I wrote needed to have more practical value, needed to help people understand the policies of the Party and the State. Only when awareness changed, life in the villages could truly improve.

Two years ago, I moved to work at the Propaganda Department of the Ky Son District Party Committee. In the new environment, I had the opportunity to access more deeply important documents and information, and from there broaden my perspective. Before, I only wrote about culture, but now I exploit more topics such as economic development models, education, health, or stories about good people and good deeds. I believe that those articles have brought about a little positive impact. Many good models have been learned and applied by people, gradually improving their lives.

I still remember a business trip to the border commune of Nam Can with reporters from Nghe An Newspaper. Seeing the way they exploited the issue, researched and analyzed each aspect, I realized that I still had a lot to learn. Previously, I often wrote based on my personal feelings and rarely delved into the essence of the matter. From then on, I began to change my approach, trying to reflect the issue in a more comprehensive and multi-dimensional way.

For me, Nghe An Newspaper is not only a place to collaborate but also a trusted companion. The newspaper has penetrated into every corner, every remote village, bringing policies and guidelines to the people, becoming an indispensable spiritual food. I am proud to have contributed a small part to that journey.

Collaborator Pham Thuy: Growing up thanks to being accompanied

About 13-14 years ago, when I was a student at university, Nghe An newspaper left a deep impression on me through the lectures of teachers. The newspaper was mentioned as one of the pioneering local newspapers to develop according to the model of convergent journalism, applying multimedia to journalism activities...

At that time, Nghe An Newspaper not only published traditional printed publications but also promoted online platforms. The newspaper connected readers in a flexible and modern way. What impressed me most was the ability to update information quickly, accurately and multi-dimensionally. The articles not only reflected current events - politics but also delved into the fields of economics, culture, society, education and national defense. The constant innovation in form and content helped Nghe An Newspaper affirm its position as a modern, dynamic newspaper, meeting the development trend of journalism in the digital age.

After graduating, I was fortunate to collaborate with Nghe An Newspaper, especially in the Law section. This is an environment that helped me grow both in skills and awareness. Through the dedicated guidance of experienced seniors, I learned how to search for information, interview characters, build article structures and create attractive, easy-to-understand headlines. I was also very impressed with the professionalism of the editorial team, from editing sentences to processing images, everything was done very carefully and meticulously.

Working in the legal field, I realize that my great responsibility is not only to convey information but also to contribute to raising legal awareness in the community. Each article not only has informational value but also serves as a bridge to help people better understand the law, thereby building awareness of the rule of law.

Up to now, after many years of working with Nghe An Newspaper, the feeling of happiness when my article is published is still the same as the first time. I am proud to have contributed a small part to the development journey of the newspaper, and at the same time, I am grateful for the lessons and opportunities for growth that Nghe An Newspaper has brought. I hope to continue to accompany the newspaper for a long time, spreading positive values ​​to readers.