Publications on display at the 2019 Spring Press Festival in Son La province (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - Journalism and communication play an important role inmaintaining the close relationship between the Party and the people, and strengtheningpublic confidence in the Party's leadership, a high-ranking official hasstressed.
In his recent article, Politburo member and head ofthe Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission forInformation and Education Vo Van Thuong also affirmedthat the relationship is foundation for political and social stability inVietnam.
The boom of new communication technology and the 4th IndustrialRevolution have both opened up favourable opportunities and brought big challengesto journalism and media.
In a recent working session with the Standing Committee of the Vietnam JournalistsAssociation, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc underlined the need for thejournalism sector to show core values - revolutionary and pioneering inproviding verified information and fighting against fake news andmisrepresentation.
Most of the press agencies and media organisations actively transmit timely andaccurate information, contributing to orienting public opinion, stabilizing thepolitical and social situation, as well as praising efforts for the people ofParty members and officials from authorities at all levels.
They have been also actively involved in the fight against corruption,contributing to bringing to light many cases of abuse of power and corruption, contributingto bolstering public confidence to the Party’s leadership.-VNA
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