From its humble beginning 45 years ago, VTV has grown into a prestigious broadcasting station in the region with a 4,000 plus-strong staff, a modern technical infrastructure and presence on all continents.
Catching up with trends of the global media, VTV has achieved breakthrough initiatives across management, finance, human resources, market and technology, annually contributing VND500 billion (US$22.7 million) to the State budget.
VTV General Director Tran Binh Minh, in his speech, said VTV strives to be on par with its Asia-Pacific counterparts by 2020, becoming one of the leading regional TV stations.
Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam expressed hoped that VTV would broadcast more quality programmes that honour examples of good deeds and fight against negative phenomena disrupting the country’s sovereignty and interests.
He called on VTV to rally all possible resources to develop itself into a strong media consortium up to regional stature.
Amid globalisation, VTV should continue fostering the spirit of innovation, creating a broad social unity, thus becoming a factor behind the country’s rapid sustainable development, he added.
The PM also took the occasion to present the Labour Order (first class) to the VTV broadcasting centre in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Labour Order (second class) to the Department of International Co-operation and 12 outstanding individuals from 2010-2014.
Seven other outstanding individuals were also presented with the Labour Order (third class) by Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam.
