Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Nguyễn Đức Lợi speaks at the event. — VNA/VNS Photo

HCM CITY — The 2024 National Press Festival will take place in HCM City from March 15-17, heard a press conference in Hà Nội on March 7.

With the theme "Vietnamese Press - Pioneering, Innovation for the Revolutionary Cause of the Party and the People", the festival will highlight the professionalism and modernity of the press.

According to Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Nguyễn Đức Lợi, head of the festival’s organising commitee, this is not only a festival to honour the significant achievements of the Vietnamese press and promote appealing journalistic products, but also an opportunity for journalists to interact directly with the public.

As the biggest festival ever in the press circle, the event is expected to bring together representatives from three journalists’ associations of cities and provinces and 100 central and local press agencies nationwide, with 185 booths displaying outstanding publications covering all aspects of economic, political, cultural, social, defence, security, and foreign affairs.

In the framework of the event, a national press forum will be held on March 15 – 16 with the participation of over 60 speakers, including experienced journalists, representatives of leading media agencies in Việt Nam, and reputable international communication experts.

The forum will include 10 sessions, debating on topics of interest to the press, such as enhancing the Party's leadership and orientation in journalistic activities, building a media cultural environment, data journalism and superior content strategy, and effective investment and application of technology in editorial offices.

Many sideline events will be arranged on the occasion, including an exhibition introducing OCOP products from 50 provinces and cities across the country. — VNA/VNS