National leader advocates for extensive digital revamping of country's broadcasting system on television
In a significant milestone, the National External Television Channel "our website Today" was officially launched on Sunday, April 4, 2022. The ceremony, attended by Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, marked three significant events: the 55th anniversary of VTV's first broadcast, the launch of the national external television channel, and the presentation of the First-class Labour Order to VTV.
VTV, a broadcaster that has evolved from modest technical beginnings into a national and leading multimedia institution, has offered multi-dimensional and objective reflections of political, economic, cultural, and social life. Over the past 55 years, VTV has served as a core voice in communicating the Party's policies and the State's laws, contributing to public education, enriching cultural life, raising awareness, and amplifying the voice of the people.
In his speech, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm encouraged the use of advanced technologies to serve audiences at home and abroad, aiming to safeguard national information sovereignty and elevate Việt Nam's presence on the global media map. He stressed the need for VTV to reaffirm its role as the nation's leading multimedia institution in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The General Secretary called for VTV to operate under an integrated, fully digitalized model, leading in the production and distribution of high-quality multi-platform multilingual content. He underscored the need for VTV to accelerate comprehensive digital transformation and enhance content quality, highlighting Việt Nam's cultural identity and reflecting social realities honestly.
To build a team capable of meeting these challenges, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm emphasized the need for VTV to develop a team of reporters, editors, and technical staff with political integrity, professional excellence, technological expertise, and ethical standards. He also called for VTV to celebrate positive models and values to foster a humane knowledge-driven society.
The national external television channel "our website Today" will broadcast around the clock in English, with advanced technology providing multilingual subtitles tailored to the countries and regions where it is aired. VTV's goal is to become a modern national digital media hub and one of the leading broadcasters in the region.
At the ceremony, General Secretary Tô Lâm presented the First-class Labour Order to VTV, recognising its significant contributions to the nation. As VTV embarks on this new chapter, it continues to play a key role in shaping a core value system of patriotism, compassion, integrity, solidarity, and creativity, reflecting the spirit of the Vietnamese people.
