The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,492,598 with 325 new cases recorded on October 16, the lowest daily count for six months, according to the Ministry of Health .
As part of the 2026 National Press Festival, a discussion session themed “Innovation and creativity to reach readers and develop the press economy,” organised by Nhan Dan Newspaper on June 20, outlined a roadmap for journalism amid the “waves” of technology, social networks, and audience-driven journalism.