Appreciate the positive contributions of the press accompanying Nghe An province in socio-economic development

Attending the conference were comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department; representatives of news agencies and newspapers in the province.

Conference scene. Photo: My Nga

According to the assessment of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, in December 2022, press activities in the province were bustling. Press agencies fully reported on the internal and external activities of the provincial leaders; emphasizing the positive results achieved in 2022. The most prominent were budget revenue and investment attraction; in which, for the first time, Nghe An's budget revenue exceeded the 20,000 billion VND mark (specifically reaching 20,350 billion VND).

The press agencies also updated and provided full information about the 11th Session of the 18th Provincial People's Council, term 2021-2026; acknowledged the frankness and enthusiasm of the delegates in discussing issues of interest to voters and public opinion such as: Existing bottlenecks and limitations in management and operation; medical examination and treatment, medical human resources and bidding for the supply of drugs and medical supplies at medical examination and treatment facilities... The press also acknowledged and positively evaluated the content of the question and answer session that was conducted in an open direction, focusing on questioning the responsibilities of the heads of departments, branches and sectors.

Several other important events were reported and promoted by the press during the month, such as: Scientific seminar "Orientation for Nghe An province's development to 2030, vision to 2045"; Christmas celebration activities in 2022...

Delegates give their opinions at the conference. Photo: My Nga

Exchanging and discussing opinions at the conference, delegates assessed that the press agencies have helped provide a lot of rich and widespread information about the socio-economic activities of Nghe An province. In addition, the press has promoted the effectiveness in mobilizing social resources, promoting charity and social security activities.

However, besides that, there is also a situation where some journalists and reporters harass the establishments, especially those journalists and reporters who have "3 nos": no card, no salary, no royalties. Therefore, it is recommended that the management and management agencies tighten this issue.

At the conference, delegates also evaluated the efforts of all levels, sectors and press units in preparing for the 2023 Spring Press Festival, bringing press publications to the public.

Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department Nguyen Thi Thu Huong assessed press activities in 2022 and oriented some key areas of propaganda in 2023. Photo: My Nga

Looking back at press activities in 2022, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department Nguyen Thi Thu Huong acknowledged and commended the positive contributions of press agencies in the fight against negativity, pointing out shortcomings and difficulties in the process of performing tasks, thereby helping the province and localities overcome and complete all set targets.

With 80 press agencies and magazines in the province, and more than 300 reporters, press activities over the past year have accompanied the province, both in professional activities and social charity activities.

The Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department also informed about the encouraging signs in press activities, when units and localities have openly coordinated and cooperated well with press agencies in providing information.

On the part of the governing units, they will continue to advise the provincial leaders to resolve the issues raised by the press, thereby addressing the legitimate needs of the people and businesses.

In the coming time, the Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department hopes that press agencies will continue to accompany, be frank, and open-minded, and be a bridge to reflect the "breath of life" in the province.

In the propaganda orientation for January 2023, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department requested press agencies to step up propaganda of the 6th Resolution of the 13th Party Central Committee. Continue to strengthen information and propaganda, deeply spread the content and results of implementing actions to implement the Resolution of the Party Congresses at all levels.