(VOVWORLD) - The 10th National External Information Service Awards ceremony took place at the Hanoi Opera House on Tuesday evening.
 External information service showcases Vietnam's global standing |
The awards attracted enthusiastic participation from organizations and individuals inside and outside Vietnam. Submissions were diverse in format and content, showcasing a dynamic, resilient, and globally integrated Vietnam as well as the country's cultural identity and historical traditions.
In his remarks, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia congratulated the winners and praised the significant contributions of external information efforts, particularly the workforce involved, to Vietnam's achievements in implementing the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress. Such efforts have helped strengthen the role, position, and prestige of the Party and the nation on the international stage.
He said: “Foreign information work must continue to serve as a sharp and pioneering force, leading efforts to lay a solid foundation and create favorable conditions for Vietnam’s rise in the new era. It is essential to reform communication strategies for Vietnam, leveraging the achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution effectively in order to elevate Vietnam's national soft power, positioning Vietnam as a confident, self-reliant, and proud country. Centering on the people’s lives and the nation's comprehensive strength, foreign information must craft and communicate the story of Vietnam in this transformative period.”
 VOVWorld journalist Thy Loan represents her team to receive the 1st Prize at the 10th National External Information Service Awards |
Among the winners, VOVWorld of the Voice of Vietnam secured a First Prize for the work "Peace Mission Named Vietnam," by Thy Loan and Ngoc Trung.
Journalist Thy Loan said: "The program has provided listeners with deeper insights into the work and achievements of Vietnam's Peacekeeping Force over the past decade. Through this piece, our team sought to convey the message: ‘As a nation deeply marked by the pain and loss of war, Vietnam understands the profound value of peace. We aspire to contribute to global peace and prosperity through the spirit of ‘Uncle Ho's soldiers in peacetime’—embodying intelligence, courage, bravery, and compassion.’”
The jury awarded 10 first, 20 second, 30 third, and 49 consolation prizes to outstanding entries.