More than 500 digitized images, artifacts, and documents reflecting the 100-year journey of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism are now on display at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.
The themed exhibition “100 Years of Revolutionary Vietnamese Journalism: Achievements and Development Trends in the New Era” at the National Convention Center (Hanoi) showcases over 500 digitized images, artifacts, and valuable documents reflecting the century-long journey of Vietnamese revolutionary journalism.From culturally rich historical displays to press document exhibitions, journalism products, and new technology applications, the event vividly illustrates journalism’s evolution from tradition to modernity - spanning print, digital, radio, television, and multi-platform media, from “pen and paper” to “artificial intelligence and big data.” Pictured: Spring edition covers from 63 local press agencies.At the center of the second floor is the booth of the People’s Army Newspaper. At last year’s National Press Festival (2024), the military press bloc won the top prize for best exhibition booth.Images of President Ho Chi Minh appear across many booths. He was not only a great revolutionary leader but also a pioneering journalist. As early as the 20th century, while abroad, he recognized the power of journalism in revolution and used it as a sharp weapon to spread ideology, awaken the masses, and inspire national liberation. In 1925, he founded Thanh Nien newspaper - the first revolutionary newspaper in Vietnam - which he personally wrote, edited, and published.From 1945 to 1975, Vietnamese journalism developed vigorously alongside two major wars: the resistance against French colonialists (1945–1954) and the resistance against American imperialists (1954–1975). Journalism during this period had a strong combat spirit, motivating revolutionary morale and disseminating Party and State policies.The organizers also promoted the rise of journalism into a new era. Today, the press is not merely a communication channel but a powerful force in building a democratic, civilized, and internationally integrated society - shaping public opinion, providing policy feedback, driving innovation, and safeguarding the Party’s ideological foundation.This year’s Press Festival features a booth by the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, where VietNamNet exhibits its digital media products and in-depth content on ethnic, belief, and religious issues.Head of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission Nguyen Trong Nghia strikes a gong at the VietNamNet booth. According to Decree 114/2025/ND-CP, effective June 3, 2025, VietNamNet officially became a public service unit under the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.As Vietnam enters a new era of global integration, journalism has undergone a powerful transformation - from traditional models to modern, multi-platform, and globally connected media. This period presents both challenges and great potential for revolutionary journalism to assert its role in the modern era.Tien Phong Newspaper’s exhibition booth drew attention with the appearance of Misa Ava - an AI-powered robotic presenter. This innovation exemplifies the use of modern technologies like AI, 3D mapping, and VR to create immersive experiences, reinforcing the message that technology is the key to advancing revolutionary journalism in the digital era.At the Vietnam Beverage Magazine booth, Editor-in-Chief Nguyen Van Chuong shared that although the magazine may seem unfamiliar, it has existed for 25 years with a team of only 13 people, publishing quarterly for businesses, ministries, and individuals across the country.The 2025 National Press Festival is hosted by the Vietnam Journalists Association under the direction of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It commemorates 100 years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism (1925–2025), the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, National Day on September 2, the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, and the 75th anniversary of the Vietnam Journalists Association.
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