More than 100 reporters and media managers participated in the international scientific seminar “Vietnamese and international experiences on investigative journalism” held on March 31 in Hanoi.
This is one of the first in-depth international seminars on investigative journalism and role-playing skills held in Vietnam.
The workshop was co-organized by the Institute of Press and Propaganda, Center for Communication and Development Initiatives, Vietnam Journalists’ Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City, sponsored by the Danish Embassy.
Speaking at the seminar, Associate Professor, Dr. Truong Ngoc Nam, Director of the Academy of Journalism and Propaganda, said: “As a major press training institution in Vietnam, the Academy of Journalism and Communication considers Curriculum development and development is a central task.
The training program should be modern, practical and effective. Journalism, including investigative journalism, should be taught methodically so that students practice in a legal and ethical manner. ” Mr. Hoang Huu Luong, Director of the Press Department, Ministry of Information and Communication affirmed: “The Ministry of Information and Communication always recognizes the important role of investigative media in the development of the country and public goals. industrialization and modernization.
We support modern and professional investigative journalism training and development efforts. The workshop is a contribution to the development of Vietnamese investigative journalism. ”
Mr. John Nielsen, Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam said: “After more than 3 years in Vietnam, I have noticed the gradual maturity of the Vietnamese press. You have a generation of journalists who are very dedicated to the profession.
However, I also understand that the Vietnamese press is in need of higher training, according to international standards, in order to catch up with Vietnam’s fast integration with the world. The world is changing fast and the media are facing a great challenge to renew themselves and improve their credibility with readers.
Denmark is assisting the Center for the Media and Development Initiative to organize professional enhancement activities for Vietnamese journalists. I believe this workshop is the start of a deeper, more lasting cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark in the field of media development and is a part of the development of investigative journalism skills in Vietnam. Male.”
Ms. Tran Le Thuy, Director of MDI Center for Communication and Development Initiative, Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations, said: “Some Vietnamese journalists face danger, pressure to write articles. Investigating with professional skills no less than international press.
They bring to light many works of public interest such as fighting crime, organized gangsterism, negative corrupt acts, protecting the health and environment safety for the people. If the investigative press is weakened, it will lose a valuable support for people, state agencies and businesses when they need to speak up to ensure fairness, right and left in society.
At present, investigative journalists need to be protected by law when acting in the public interest. They need professional support from the state, from the editorial boards, better professional investment to ensure the accuracy and objectivity in the articles, to avoid unfortunate mistakes. “
The workshop will also be held on April 2, in Ho Chi Minh City./.
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