Summarizing outstanding activities of Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper in 2018, Editor-in-chief Nguyen Tan Phong said that thanks to the city Party Committee’s attention and assistance, the unity and unaminity of SGGP staff and the support of readers, the newspaper overcame many difficulties and obtained quite good results in three missions comprising propaganda information, economics and social program. Implementing the major mission of propaganda, the newspaper continued closely following instructions by the city Party Committee and focusing on popularizing the city’s policies. Specifically, Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper quickly and enduringly propagandised the National Assembly’s Resolution 54 on specific mechanism for HCMC development, opened the colunm specializing in igniting and promoting residents’ creativeness to develop HCMC into a smart city and build innovative district project. Aside from that, Sai Gon Giai Phong continued well carrying out … [Read more...] about HCMC Party Chief visits Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper on Lunar New Year
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Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper launches “Vietnam-Destinations” section
Speaking at the launching ceremony, deputy editor-in-chief of the Sai Gon Giai Phong, Nguyen Thanh Loi stressed that the program with English and Chinese subtitles will first provide popular tourist destinations in HCM City to local and international tourists. The new field aims to contribute to promoting Vietnam’s images and Vietnamese people as well as boost the tourism development of HCM City and the country in general. Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa promised to cooperate with the Sai Gon Giai Phong online newspaper to promote the program, adding that the section's articles will bring useful information to visitors. Sai Gon Giai Phong Online's managing editor Nguyen Chien Dung said the staff members spent 4 months making videos featuring the city's sightseeing and attractions in the hope of bringing real images and sounds to visitors. "We hope to receive constructive feedback and opinion’s from viewers and functional … [Read more...] about Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper launches “Vietnam-Destinations” section
Fault at Vietnam tech giant blamed for disruptions at multiple online newspapers
The list of affected newspapers reportedly includes Thanh Nien, Tien Phong, Sai Gon Giai Phong, Voice of Vietnam, Zing and Bao Moi, all popular mainstream news sites in Vietnam which use the ePi content management system hosted on VinaData, a data center owned by Vietnamese tech company VNG. In addition to the news sites, VNG services such as music player application Zing MP3, messaging application Zalo, online television service Zing TV, payment gateway ZaloPay and VNG's online games also became inaccessible at the same time. According to an email VinaData issued to its customers, these service disruptions were due to a power cut at Quang Trung Software City (QTSC) in Ho Chi Minh City, where the data center is based. After power supply was reconnected, affected online newspapers and Zing's services came back on at around 4:30 p.m. Zalo, ZaloPay and VNG's online games however were still inaccessible as of 11 p.m. on Sunday. The issue has affected many internet users in Vietnam as VNG's … [Read more...] about Fault at Vietnam tech giant blamed for disruptions at multiple online newspapers
Newspaper articles on Truong Sa, Hoang Sa displayed in Da Nang
The event showcases 284 articles and documents on firming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, China's illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil rig in the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of vVetnam and daily activities on islands in the country, which were published on newspapers, such as Nhan Dan, Sai Gon Giai Phong, Thanh Nien, Tuoi Tre, Dai Doan Ket, Da Nang and Phap Luat. The event aims to raise awareness among people, especially the youth, of Vietnam’s authority over the two archipelagos, as well as the importance of protecting the national sea and islands sovereignty. The display runs until September 21. By NGOC PHU - Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Newspaper articles on Truong Sa, Hoang Sa displayed in Da Nang
Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper scoops 8 prizes at HCMC Press Awards 2018
In the category of political commentary, a group of journalists Yen Lam and Do Tra Giang won the first prize for a series of articles on the National Assembly Resolution No. 54. for piloting a special mechanism and policy for the development of HCM City. Photojournalists Do Viet Dung and Tran The Phong received the 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively in the category of photography. In the category of reporting, journalists notes, investigative reporting, an article on the warning for financial services multi-level marketing via the Internet by Do Linh and Yen Lam got the 2nd prize; a series of articles on the “Studying and following President Ho Chi Minh's thoughts, morals and style” campaign by Pham Hoai Nam won the 3rd prize; and stories on cultural houses and centers in the city by Bui Thi Thu Huong and Nguyen Thi Minh Loan took the encouragement prize. The 2nd prize in the category of interviewing went to journalist Nguyen Khac Van; and a team of the Socio-political Unit … [Read more...] about Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper scoops 8 prizes at HCMC Press Awards 2018