full respect for Lao Dong Newspaper
Having spent his entire life in the journalism profession, having been born and died on the battlefield and holding many responsibilities at the Vietnam News Agency, Journalist Tran Mai Huong is not only a living witness to many historical periods but also a person who always fully respects major newspapers, including Lao Dong Newspaper, newspapers associated with the workers' movement and working life of the country.
In the memory of Journalist Tran Mai Huong, Lao Dong Newspaper is a large newspaper with a clear identity, a strong and persistent voice of the working class for decades. "I was deeply impressed by the " state or don't" section of Lao Dong Newspaper - sharp and rich in social messages. Those articles are capable of reflecting the shortcomings of life and the paradoxes of society in a courageous yet very humane voice" - he shared.
Journalist Tran Mai Huong mentioned outstanding writers in the early days of Lao Dong Newspaper such as: Journalist Tran Duc Chinh, Journalist Nguyen An Dinh, Journalist Xuan Cang... - those who were not only good at their job but also had social courage, dared to commit, dared to collide, dared to ask thorny questions.
"Lao Dong Newspaper, along with many other newspapers, has contributed to creating an innovative press landscape. In the period of national transformation, Lao Dong Newspaper is one of the leading newspapers, with courage and sharpness in reflecting workers' lives, speaking out for workers, and at the same time bravely facing complex problems of society" - Mr. Huong acknowledged.
For him, the most valuable thing is that the newspaper always maintains the spirit of social criticism, protects reason, stands side by side with the disadvantaged, without being afraid to touch or avoid. "There is a great need for such newspapers in the press - daring to raise issues, daring to have opinions, daring to debate and daring to take responsibility" - he emphasized.
According to Mr. Huong, Lao Dong Newspaper is not only a newspaper representing the voice of workers, but also a newspaper associated with the history of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press, along with the development periods of the country, leaving many deep impressions, especially during the period when the country entered the process of innovation.
"I always respect and follow Lao Dong Newspaper regularly. Reports, investigative articles, and series of articles reflecting on workers' lives and social policies are always strong points, which are very necessary in modern press life" - he added.
Reflections on the past and present journalism profession
The years of working during the fierce war left a deep impression on Journalist Tran Mai Huong's career as a journalist. He shared: "War is the most serious challenge for a nation as well as a person. In the midst of hardship and suffering, between the lines of life and death, man shows his qualities most clearly. People say that nowhere do they get to know each other faster than on the battlefield. That is true."
For the war reporter, the difficulty is not only the suffering and sacrifice, but also how to complete the task in those challenging circumstances. He added: "Not only must we be present and witnessed in a timely manner, but we must also have images and documents, promptly receive news and forward them to the agency. These are huge challenges, requiring courage, determination, and agility in handling situations and high professional qualifications to ensure the quality of the article".
Those years have trained his life skills and qualitative values so that he and his colleagues can be steadfast in peacetime.
Moving to the current context, he commented: "In the context of increasingly extensive globalization, the journalism profession is facing many great challenges. The explosion of diverse media channels along with the rapid advancement of science, technology and social networks has changed the traditional role of journalism as an information bridge.
Therefore, press agencies and professionals must constantly strive to compete, attract the attention of readers, while maintaining quality, accuracy and reliability in society. Only then can the press truly fulfill the noble mission assigned by history".
He also expressed his confidence in the current generation of young journalists, who are well-trained, passionate and courageous: "I fully believe that the generation of young journalists will continue to be worthy of the career of their father, excellently fulfill their mission, and bring our country's press to the level of the tasks of the new era".
Looking back on the long journey of the journalism profession, Journalist Tran Mai Huong is not only a living proof of the resilience of journalists in war, but also an inspirational voice for today's press generations.
His deep affection for Lao Dong Newspaper - a newspaper closely associated with workers' lives and his frank and sincere sharing about journalism in the new context have vividly reflected the lasting values of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism profession. In an era of many changes, his story is a precious reminder of the steadfastness, responsibility and spirit of constant innovation of journalism and journalists.
