Journalist ethics play an important role in today's society.

Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hoai Son - Standing Member of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education, answered an interview in the hallway of the National Assembly.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Bui Hoai Son - Standing Member of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education, every profession needs ethics. Each profession needs its own ethical standards. Journalist ethics play an important and necessary role in today's society.

Journalism ethics lies in ensuring the integrity, honesty and reliability of information published. Journalism ethics requires journalists to adhere to professional principles and standards such as independence, objectivity, impartiality and respect for privacy.

Journalists need to ensure that the information they provide is accurate, verifiable and not influenced by personal or particular interest groups.

Journalism ethics also require honesty and transparency in handling information. Journalists need to disclose the source of information, avoid insulting or distorting the truth and respect the privacy of individuals…

In the current period, due to the influence of the market mechanism and strong competition of the media, especially the rapid spread of fake news and misinformation through social networks and other online platforms, the issue of professional ethics of journalists needs to be paid more attention and taken more seriously.

“In this context, journalists need to be responsible for ensuring that the information provided is reliable and valuable, helping readers distinguish between truth and false information,” said Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Hoai Son.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Bui Hoai Son, journalistic ethics not only affect the journalism industry, but also affect society in general. Ethical journalism can help promote transparency, fairness and general welfare, while controlling power and preventing abuse of power. Therefore, the importance of journalistic ethics must be respected and promoted in today's society. It is necessary to support and encourage journalists to adhere to professional ethics to ensure quality and responsible journalism products.

In the market mechanism, the press has been facing a number of limitations and weaknesses related to the professional ethics of some journalists. Some journalists may be influenced by pressure from economic interests, receive personal or group benefits from organizations, individuals or advertisements, and this may affect the honesty and objectivity of the information they provide. We understand that, in a fiercely competitive environment, the need to report news quickly can put pressure on journalists to publish information that has not been fully verified or authenticated. This can lead to the spread of false or inaccurate information.

In addition, some newspapers or online news sites may use sensational headlines and controversial content to attract attention and increase traffic. This may result in inaccurate or inconsistent information being reproduced, with the main purpose being to attract views rather than providing quality information. In addition, some journalists may violate the privacy and personal dignity of individuals by providing private information, distorting or insulting others, causing harm to individuals and affecting the ethics of the journalism industry.

In addition, in some cases, journalists may not be able to ensure objectivity in representing and reflecting different viewpoints and interests, which may lead to discrimination and unfairness in reporting and analyzing issues that the press reports.

Journalists working in Truong Sa.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Bui Hoai Son, to build an ethical and healthy journalism industry, there needs to be attention and promotion from both journalists and society to ensure objectivity, honesty and social responsibility in journalism activities.

Accordingly, enhancing the social responsibility of journalists is extremely important. To achieve this, journalists need to adhere to professional ethics, not distort or distort the truth, and not be influenced by pressure or influence from personal interests or specific interest groups. Journalists should provide multi-dimensional information, ensuring that different views are reflected in a fair and unbiased manner. At the same time, they need to provide in-depth analysis and objective assessment of events and issues.

In addition, they should respect the right to privacy and not invade the privacy of individuals, except with consent or when there is a significant public interest. They must verify information before publishing, and be responsible for the accuracy of the information they post; should use reliable sources of information and provide clear references so that readers can verify and check information; and avoid discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, class, or any other factor to ensure that diverse perspectives and voices are represented and reflected in their content.

And in particular, journalists need to build a relationship of trust and positive interaction with the public. They should listen to opinions and feedback from readers, partners and other stakeholders, and handle dissenting opinions appropriately.

Finally, it is necessary to continuously improve one’s knowledge and skills to be able to meet the requirements of the digital media era, understanding the latest technology and working methods. These factors will help build an ethical and healthy press, contributing significantly to the development and progress of Vietnamese society.