Speaking at the ceremony, journalist To Dinh Tuan - Editor-in-Chief of Lao Dong People's Newspaper - reviewed the development journey from a publication of the Ho Chi Minh City Trade Union organization at the end of July 1975 to a press agency with a solid position in the Vietnamese revolutionary press.
Over the past 5 years, Lao Dong Newspaper has restructured and streamlined its apparatus, modernized its pressing process, promoted digital transformation and synchronously developed print newspapers - electronic newspapers - social networks - multimedia. Along with that, many meaningful community programs were implemented such as: Mai Vang, Proud of the Fatherland Flag, supporting workers to return to their hometowns to celebrate Tet, supporting people in disaster areas...
Journalist To Dinh Tuan affirmed that the newspaper is currently financially independent, stable in content, has a prestigious and humane brand in terms of perspective and action. In the new period, if given the responsibility, Lao Dong Newspaper will continue to innovate, apply technology, perform well in political tasks and serve readers better and better.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat - Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department - assessed that Lao Dong People's Newspaper has surpassed the local level, becoming a press agency with national influence.
Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat suggested that the newspaper continue to promote its strengths, promote propaganda about Party Congresses at all levels towards the 14th National Congress of the Party, effectively implement the 4 pillar resolutions of the Politburo; at the same time, perfect the organization, improve journalism's professional skills and ethics, and enhance digital transformation.
Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong emphasized that the city's press in general and Lao Dong Newspaper in particular have many development opportunities but also face many challenges.
Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong suggested that press agencies strictly implement the policy of streamlining, streamlining, and improving operational efficiency.
Ho Chi Minh City leaders expect Lao Dong People's Newspaper to continue to do a good job of promoting policy communication, promoting the image of Ho Chi Minh City, giving social criticism and contributing to the development of the locality and the country. Lao Dong Newspaper needs to continue digital transformation, improve the quality and attractiveness of information to meet the increasing needs of the people.
