Speaking at the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam praised generations of Nhan Dan newspaper staff for their continuous efforts in building its tradition and achieving proud accomplishments.

Recently, the newspaper has actively embraced digital transformation, innovating information delivery methods and presentation styles to enhance persuasiveness and appeal. It has gradually affirmed its role as a major press agency of the Party.

General Secretary To Lam presents the first-class labor order to Nhan Dan newspaper on behalf of the Party and State. Photo: Nhan Dan newspaper

General Secretary To Lam presents the first-class labor order to Nhan Dan newspaper on behalf of the Party and State. Photo: Nhan Dan newspaper

Addressing the demands of a new development phase, the General Secretary emphasized that Nhan Dan newspaper must leverage its strengths, traditions, and unique identity as a Party newspaper. It must continue to uphold its role as a key unit in information dissemination, propaganda, and guiding public opinion.

The newspaper should serve as a "vanguard unit", a "shield", and a "sensor station" for sharp, firm, agile, and insightful information gathering, provision, and guidance. The General Secretary specifically noted that the newspaper must adhere to its principles, objectives, and target audience. It must promptly and resolutely combat fake news, malicious, and distorted information, while also spreading kindness, positivity, and good values in society.

"The Party newspaper must be truly leading and exemplary, becoming a trusted companion for a wide readership. It should not only reflect reality but also encourage, inspire trust and responsibility, and contribute to social consensus under the Party's leadership," the General Secretary stressed.

General Secretary To Lam speaks at the ceremony. Photo: Nhan Dan newspaper

General Secretary To Lam speaks at the ceremony. Photo: Nhan Dan newspaper

Mr. Le Quoc Minh, editor-in-chief of Nhan Dan newspaper, deputy head of the Central Commission for Propaganda and Education, and chairman of the Vietnam Journalists' Association, stated that Nhan Dan newspaper's 75 years of glorious development, struggle, and growth represent a truly splendid journey. Throughout its renovation and integration, the newspaper has served as a public forum for social criticism, policy refinement, and fostering intellectual potential and courage to protect good and criticize wrong.

"As the Party's mouthpiece, Nhan Dan newspaper's direction has always been comprehensive, nationwide, covering all aspects of the country's political life, expanding its influence, diversifying its readership, and prioritizing modern journalism technology," Mr. Le Quoc Minh said.

Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh mentioned that Nhan Dan is a leading press agency in digital transformation, having been listed among the top 10 central press agencies for excellent digital transformation for two consecutive years, 2024-2025. The newspaper has implemented numerous positive changes in its converged newsroom, applying modern journalism technology, making Nhan Dan accessible everywhere and at all times, guided by the motto: "Wherever there are people, there is Nhan Dan newspaper."

Entering a new era, Nhan Dan newspaper must continue to uphold its traditions, identity, and standing as a mainstream political newspaper. It serves as a focal point for converging and transmitting the official information, stances, and views of the Party and State, reflected in the rich, diverse, and sharp nature of its journalistic genres.

Concurrently, Nhan Dan newspaper needs to maintain the rigor, honesty, objectivity, and depth of its information. It must also uphold firm and subtle guidance in all circumstances, ensure widespread and modern accessibility across platforms, and provide practical, constructive criticism, always oriented towards the broad masses of people.

According to Mr. Le Quoc Minh, in the rapidly developing digital era, information and propaganda work are also changing quickly, requiring new approaches to suit the evolving situation. The staff of Nhan Dan newspaper will continuously strive and train to enhance their professional expertise, hone their resolve, and fulfill the tasks entrusted by the Party, State, and people.

Xuan Hoa