Find the "eye of the storm".
The case of deforestation in the headwaters of Piêng Cọoc is just one of countless articles seeking the "eye of the storm" in the publications of Nghe An's newspapers and on radio and television. The reason for mentioning this is that, in the eyes of some, the Party's newspapers are still confined within a framework of meticulousness, safety, and even bureaucratization.
Nhat LanPresentation:Huu QuanOctober 30, 2026
In June 2020, a case of deforestation in the headwaters of Piêng Coọc, Mai Sơn commune, Tương Dương district (formerly) was initiated. The individuals involved in the case were Hmong people from Piêng Coọc village. Upon receiving this news, amidst the scorching heat of western Nghệ An province, known as the "hottest region in Vietnam," we embarked on a journey of 70 kilometers by river, hours on motorbikes, and miles on foot through the forest to get a firsthand look at the reality of the deforestation.
The truth emerged after the trees were felled. Pieng Cooc is a Hmong village on the Vietnam-Laos border that frequently suffers from natural disasters like storms and floods. The people of Pieng Cooc who violated the law were not illegal loggers seeking profit; they cut down trees to reinforce their crumbling houses. They violated the law, but they are "pitiable criminals." Identifying the conflict between people's livelihoods and law enforcement as the "eye of the storm," the work "Concerns in Pieng Cooc" in this publication highlights this issue.baonghean.vnThis article was published. And it laid the groundwork for a humane, reasonable, and empathetic solution from the state management agency.
The story of Piêng Coọc in 2020 is just one of countless articles seeking the "eye of the storm" in the publications of Nghe An's newspapers and radio and television. The reason for mentioning this is that, in the eyes of some, the Party's newspapers are still confined within a framework of meticulousness, safety, and even bureaucratization.
But that's not true!
We understand that the vitality of the Party's publications depends on the trust of our readers. To gain that trust, and to prevent our publications from becoming one-sided texts, across generations, we have always been committed and daring. We know how to bravely confront thorny issues, not shying away from negative phenomena, corruption, and waste; truthfully reflecting the legitimate aspirations and desires of the people. We know that each of our published works not only guides public opinion, but more importantly, becomes a bridge helping the Party hear the voice of the people.
In the context of rapidly changing technology, the identity of Party journalists – soldiers on the ideological front – has not faded, but rather has been strongly affirmed. The digital age has brought Party journalists unprecedented modern journalistic tools. But we understand that technology is a supporting tool, not the soul of journalistic work. Amidst a sea of multi-faceted information, including fake news and distorted viewpoints, readers turn to Party newspapers to seek guidance, accuracy, and standards. Therefore, we do not allow ourselves to sit in air-conditioned rooms manipulating information from social media or relying entirely on AI tools. Instead, we are determined to always maintain the "roots" of Party journalists: loyalty to the Party and dedication to the people.
Keeping a keen eye to see through reality, a passionate heart to empathize with the people, and a sharp pen to defend justice—that is the portrait of a Party journalist in the digital age.
President Ho Chi Minh's teachings, "Be close to the people, rely on the people, learn from the people," will forever be a guiding principle for all generations of revolutionary journalists. Only by being close to the people, speaking the voice of the people, can Party journalists be worthy pioneers, contributing to building an increasingly strong relationship between the Party and the people. Therefore, we will continue our journeys to find the "eye of the storm"...
