Many reporters and collaborators cause trouble for the establishment because of advertising.

(Baonghean.vn) - Press agencies need to rectify management and closely supervise journalists, reporters and collaborators to operate in accordance with the principles and purposes of journalism.

In July, Nghe An press agencies provided full, timely and diverse information on the political situation, economic, cultural and social life such as: The 4th session of the 17th Provincial People's Council, reflecting assessments in questions and answers; regular meetings of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and the People's Committee of Nghe An province; activities "When drinking water, remember its source - Paying gratitude", "Vietnam-Laos epic" to celebrate the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day; results of the national high school exam and university and college admissions in 2017...

Overview of the meeting. Photo: My Nga

In particular, media and press agencies have promptly responded to "hot" issues such as: the heavy damage caused by storm No. 2, especially the sinking of the coal ship VTB 26 and the death of two traffic officers on their way to inspect the storm situation; the tragedy from the consequences of illegal labor export, child sexual abuse; the urgent arrest of Le Dinh Luong for "activities aimed at overthrowing the people's government"; inadequacies in construction and renovation of works and projects that are behind schedule, causing loss of state budget;...

Storm No. 2 made landfall in Vinh city, causing heavy damage. Photo courtesy

At the conference, comments from representatives of press agencies focused on reflecting the situation where agencies, departments, branches, sectors or localities are "avoiding" the press, causing difficulties for newspapers and radio stations when collecting information and data.

For "hot" cases that have been reported by the press and have been or are being handled by authorities, delegates suggested that authorities hold widespread press conferences so that public opinion can understand clearly and localities need to cooperate to resolve them.

Representatives expressed concern about the situation where some press agencies use their collaborators to promote advertising contracts, causing harassment to agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals, causing public outrage and negatively affecting the reputation of genuine journalists.

Therefore, the representatives suggested that it is necessary to strictly manage the team of freelance collaborators and make it clear that the goal and principle of the press is to quickly and accurately reflect issues of public concern in society, not to promote or advertise.

Journalist Tran Huu Nghia - Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Nghe An Newspaper suggested that it is necessary to learn from experience in flood and storm prevention after storm No. 2. Photo: My Nga

It is recommended that press agencies stop copying information to avoid mass publication of incorrect information and data; the press should not continue to report on negative events reported by the press that have been directed by authorities and the government to be resolved.

At the conference, comrade Kha Van Tam - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department outlined the propaganda directions for August. Accordingly, press agencies focused on widely propagating the organization of studying and thoroughly grasping the Resolutions of the 5th Conference of the Central Executive Committee (Term XII); propagating the results of 1 year of implementing Directive 05-CT/TW of the Politburo on promoting studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle; the results of the 4th session of the Provincial People's Council, Term XVII, focusing on propagating newly approved policies, meeting the aspirations of voters, for economic development and social security in the area.

Comrade Kha Van Tam - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department outlined the propaganda direction for August. Photo: My Nga

Open special pages and columns to promote major events and holidays such as the 72nd anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; the 82nd anniversary of the Nghe Tinh Soviets; the People's Public Security Traditional Day and the National Day for National Security Protection...

In particular, press and radio agencies are requested to devote time and dedicated pages to respond to the National Press Award on Party building launched by the Central Organizing Committee. Accordingly, it is necessary to develop a synchronous, rich, profound and vivid propaganda program and plan on Party building work to have many quality works participating in the award.

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