At the ceremony, Le Quoc Minh, member of the PCC, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communications, Education and Mass Mobilisation, and Chairman of the Viet Nam Journalists’ Association, emphasised that the tribute and reporting ceremony is a solemn occasion for journalists to express their deep respect and profound gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh, the founder of Viet Nam revolutionary press.
Exactly one century ago, on June 21, 1925, in Guangzhou (China), he founded Thanh Nien (Youth) Newspaper, marking the birth of Viet Nam Revolutionary Press, a journalism movement dedicated to revolutionary ideals and in service of the nation and its people.
Viet Nam Revolutionary Press has accompanied the nation through every historical phase, serving as a crucial bridge between the Party, the state, and the people; and playing a vital role in the struggles for national liberation, as well as in the national construction and defence. Particularly during the two resistance wars, over 500 journalists heroically sacrificed their lives and hundreds more were left permanently injured — powerful testaments to the courage and resilience of Viet Nam Revolutionary Press.
Today, the press remains a vanguard force in propagandising policies, reflecting real-life developments, highlighting exemplary individuals and deeds, and fostering national unity and aspirations for development.
At the same time, journalism is facing numerous challenges, including fierce competition for information in the digital media environment and the spread of misinformation on social networks. These realities underscore the urgent need to strengthen revolutionary ideal education, enhance management, and establish mechanisms to support the development of a professional corps of journalists with strong political integrity and ethical standards.
Earlier, the delegation offered incense in tribute to the heroic martyrs at the Bac Son Monument.
