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Vietnamese press breaks through in the digital age
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Vietnamese press breaks through in the digital age

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Vietnam's national press conference opened with the theme 'Vietnamese Press - Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era'.
  • Officials urged journalists to maintain Party loyalty, serve as a fortress for ideology, and lead in implementing Party resolutions.
  • Journalists must master technology, embrace digital transformation, and use AI while retaining political integrity and professional ethics.

The National Press Conference 2026 opened in Hai Phong City with the theme 'Vietnamese Press - Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era.' The event highlighted the significant transformation within Vietnam's media landscape, emphasizing efforts to streamline organizational structures and embrace digital innovation.

Vietnamese Press - Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era

— Theme of the National Press Conference 2026The central theme of the press conference setting the tone for discussions on the future of Vietnamese journalism.

Trinh Van Quyet, a Politburo member and head of the Central Propaganda and Training Commission, praised the media's progress. He noted that press agencies have become more professional, streamlined, and modern through digital transformation and innovative operating models. Quyet stressed the importance of maintaining the Party's and the people's loyalty, positioning the press as a strong defense of the Party's ideological foundation and a tool to counter hostile viewpoints.

AI can write words, but it cannot replace the political integrity, conscience, and heart of a revolutionary journalist.

— Trinh Van QuyetQuyet's cautionary note on the role of artificial intelligence in journalism.

Quyet urged journalists to lead in disseminating the 14th Party Congress resolutions and translating the Party's will into national action. He emphasized the necessity for journalists to continuously innovate and master new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to build converged newsrooms and control information flow online. "AI can write words, but it cannot replace the political integrity, conscience, and heart of a revolutionary journalist," he cautioned.

content is core, technology is a tool

— Trinh Van QuyetQuyet's guiding principle for journalists in the digital age.

He further advised journalists to adhere to the principle that "content is core, technology is a tool," while upholding professional ethics. The focus should remain on quality content, directional guidance, and humanistic values to build credibility. Journalists must maintain integrity, with "sharp pens, pure hearts, and bright minds." Press agencies should serve as reliable forums for the public, avoiding commercialization that overshadows their noble mission. The press is also tasked with being a sharp weapon for ideological and public mobilization work, inspiring ambitious growth and fostering innovation for national prosperity.

sharp pens, pure hearts, and bright minds

— Trinh Van QuyetQuyet's description of the ideal qualities for journalists.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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