In his opening remarks, Nguyen Trong Nghia, Politburo member and Party Central Committee Secretary, affirmed that the press is truly the voice of the Party and the State, a trusted forum of the people, and a strong bridge between the Party’s will and the people’s aspirations.

The press reflects the thoughts and desires of society, spreads humanistic values, promotes what is good and right, firmly combats falsehoods and wrongdoings, and plays a leading role in defending the ideological foundation of the Party while countering hostile, misguided viewpoints and reinforcing public trust in the socialist path led by the Communist Party of Vietnam, he said.

Nghia, who is also head of the Party’s Commission for information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation, affirmed that in the context of deepening globalisation and rapid digital transformation, every press agency and journalist must continuously improve their professional capacity, uphold political integrity, and embrace innovation.

Technology application, particularly digital transformation and artificial intelligence, is essential to modernise news production, distribution, and audience engagement, he stressed.

According to the Party official, the press must view innovation as a driving force and technology as a key tool to elevate Vietnamese journalism. More importantly, bold internal reforms are needed, by renewing leadership mindsets, newsroom models, production and content distribution methods, and redefining the relationship between the press and the public.

Now more than ever, the press must enhance its role in social criticism, protect the Party’s ideological foundation, foster national unity, generate consensus, and ignite patriotism, national pride, and a spirit of contribution, helping guide Vietnam confidently into a new era of strength, prosperity, civilisation, and global stature, he said.

Meanwhile, in his speech, Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee and chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association, highlighted that over the past century, the Vietnamese journalism has always upheld its fighting spirit, making significant contributions to the nation’s revolutionary journey and struggle for liberation. Even after the goals of independence and freedom became a reality, the press has continued to serve as a pioneering force on the ideological and cultural front, contributing to socio-economic development, cultural revitalisation, and the building of a prosperous, strong, democratic, equitable, and civilized Vietnam.

In the current digital era, he emphasised that innovation is the key to the survival and development of journalism. Going beyond content and format, innovation also means the ability to apply emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data to produce high-quality, engaging, and diverse journalistic content that aligns with the preferences and information habits of modern audiences.

Furthermore, he held that innovation should lead to enhanced competitiveness and involve a dedication to ongoing learning and professional growth, enabling the press to meet rising reader expectations and keep pace with global media trends.

The 2025 National Press Festival, that marks 100 years of the Vietnamese revolutionary press, showcases 130 booths displaying outstanding and representative publications from 124 central and local press agencies as well as units of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association.

A special highlight of the festival is an exhibition space illustrating 100 years of Vietnam’s revolutionary press, from past achievements to development trends in the new era. The organising committee has collected, curated, and digitised more than 500 valuable images, artefacts, and documents, offering a comprehensive reflection on the 100-year journey of the country’s revolutionary press.

The undeniable and enduring value of Vietnam’s revolutionary press

VOV.VN - Over the past century, Vietnam’s revolutionary press has stood as a steadfast pillar in the nation’s political and social landscape, faithfully representing the voice of the Party, the State, and the people.