Nghe An organizes fireworks display on New Year's Eve 2019

On the morning of January 7, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, the Department of Information and Communications, and the Nghe An Journalists Association jointly organized a regular press conference for January 2019. Attending the event were comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Member of the Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department. Photo: My Nga

According to the report in December, the press agencies closely followed, promptly and fully reported on outstanding political, economic, cultural and social events in the province and the country. Many issues of public concern were focused on by the press agencies such as: The 8th Session of the 17th Nghe An Provincial People's Council; the progress of key projects; the Provincial People's Committee working with investors of key projects in the province; the program "Tet for the Poor 2019" ...

Press information is basically accurate, proactively checked by departments, branches and sectors and has solutions for handling.

Journalist Tran Van Hung - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper reported on the complicated situation of traffic accidents, and proposed strict handling of those who use alcohol, beer, and stimulants before and while participating in traffic. Photo: My Nga

At the conference, representatives of several press agencies frankly contributed their opinions on issues of concern. That is the socio-economic development situation in the province; investment attraction activities are numerous but the efficiency is not high.

Many reporters reported difficulties in their work, and many agencies and units were not really open in providing information.

In addition, representatives of press and radio agencies also proposed to have more thematic meetings to improve journalism skills, while also praising good press works of the month and press agencies with outstanding achievements of the year.

Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department Nguyen Thi Thu Huong speaks at the conference. Photo: My Nga

Speaking at the meeting, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department Nguyen Thi Thu Huong asked press agencies to pay attention to reflecting the positive results achieved in socio-economic development. In particular, focusing on emphasizing the "locomotive" factor, responsibility, and exemplary role of cadres and party members, as well as the strength and stability of the political system.

Accepting the recommendations of press and radio representatives, the Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department emphasized that the press conference needs to improve its quality, be more closely aligned, and be more decisive in resolving issues raised by the press.

In addition, comrade Nguyen Thi Thu Huong informed that this year, Nghe An province will set off fireworks for 15 minutes on New Year's Eve, creating a joyful Spring atmosphere for the people, funded by socialized sources.

Regarding the propaganda orientation for January 2019, Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department Kha Van Tam suggested continuing to propagate the implementation of Resolution 26 of the Politburo; Directive 05 on promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle; the results of 4 years of implementing Project 07-DA/TU of the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Committee on "Enhancing exemplary behavior, combating conservative thinking, waiting, and dependence among cadres and party members".

Press agencies focused on promoting the province's outstanding socio-economic results in 2018, directions and tasks in 2019; proactively promoting the efforts in management of provincial leaders, departments, branches and localities.

The Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department also requested all levels, sectors and localities to actively and proactively deploy activities to serve the people to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Pig, and activities to prepare for celebrating the Party and Spring 2019.

At the conference, Nghe An Provincial Journalists Association launched and requested press agencies to attend the 2019 Spring Press Festival held in Nam Dan district.