WORDS ON THE STREET 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day Vietnam - Asia 2023 Smart City Summit Hanoi celebrates 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment 12th Vietnam-France decentrialized cooperation conference 31st Sea Games - Vietnam 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic
Home / Social Affairs
Seven works won top prize in Vietnam National Press Awards 2016
Tuyet Nhung 17:08, 2017/06/22
On June 21, to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - 2017), Vietnam Journalists Association was held the eleventh National Press Awards for outstanding press works.
President Tran Dai Quang speaking at the ceremony.
President Tran Dai Quang speaking at the ceremony.
The meeting also saw the presence of, President Tran Dai Quang, Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Politburo member and National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman; former NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung; as well as Politburo members: Nguyen Thien Nhan, President of Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and Secretary of Ho Chi Minh Municipal Party’s Committee.
Speaking at the ceremony, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, President Tran Dai Quang extended his warmest congratulations to journalists and those working at press agencies nationwide on their traditional day. President Tran Dai Quang has hailed the Vietnam revolutionary press for its great contributions to the struggle for the national independence and liberation, the cause of national construction and defence, as well as the country’s overall achievements.
In addition, President Tran Dai Quang stressed that over the past 92 years, many generations of Vietnamese journalists have promoted their role as vanguard revolutionary soldiers of the Party and State in the cultural-ideological front. The country always remembers the exploits of journalists-soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of their fatherland and for the happiness of the people, he emphasised.
President Tran Dai Quang (fourth, right), National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (fourth, left) and winners of prize A.
President Tran Dai Quang (fourth, right), National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (fourth, left) and winners of prize A.
According to PCC member, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association and Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan (People) newspaper, Thuan Huu, stated that over the past year, press agencies were active in popularising the major contents and the implementation of Party and State’s resolutions, as well as documents issued by the Government and the NA.
He noted with pleasure that the press has provided full coverage of the country’s current political and socio-economic situation, as well as it’s international relations, while establishing itself as an open and trusted forum for the people of Vietnam.
The press has also promptly sourced and praised exemplary models, as well as contributing to the fight against corruption and helping to consolidate people’s trust in the Party and State, he added.
This year’s National Press Awards received more than 1,630 entries, the highest number recorded compared to previous editions. The organising board presented 7 A, 24 B, 39 C and 25 consolation prizes to the best entries in four categories of printed and online media, radio and television. Journalists from Nhan Dan newspaper were honoured with two A, one B, three C and one consolation prizes. 
Other news
18:38, 2025/01/30
Urenco strives for a cleaner environment in Hanoi
Innovation in garbage collection vehicles is an important step in ensuring environmental sanitation, contributing to building a civilized, clean and beautiful urban area in a sustainable direction.
09:55, 2025/01/26
Hanoi promotes urban decorations for Tet
The "Bright - Green - Clean - Beautiful" movement demonstrates Hanoi's unwavering commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection.
22:21, 2025/01/15
Hanoi to increase supply of essential goods by 30%-35% for Tet
Authorities in Hanoi planned to prevent price hikes during the national holiday by stocking up on goods and ensuring food supplies.
22:39, 2025/01/01
Hanoi works to ensure merry Tet
The move aims to make the best preparations for the traditional Tet celebrations.
17:37, 2024/12/30
Channel needed to expand Hanoi's OCOP products: Experts
Hanoi has devised a plan to boost the sale of OCOP products by creating OCOP venues associated with rural tourism and craft village visits in the city.
21:24, 2024/12/28
Rising Like Bamboo: Vietnamese Identity on the Global Stage
The Vietnam International Awards 2024 brings together outstanding individuals, compassionate hearts, and promising young talents, all united by a common goal: to connect and spread the positive values of the Vietnamese community worldwide.