The Opening Ceremony of the 42nd National Television Festival took place on the evening of March 19 in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province. The event was attended by Comrade Le Quoc Minh – Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Propaganda and Mass Mobilization, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, and Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association; and Comrade Phan Xuan Thuy – Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Propaganda and Mass Mobilization.
From Binh Dinh Province, participants included Mr. Ho Quoc Dung – Member of the Party Central Committee, Provincial Party Secretary, and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Mr. Le Kim Toan – Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; and Mr. Pham Anh Tuan – Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee.
Representing Vietnam Television, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, General Director of VTV and Chairman of the 42nd National Television Festival, delivered a keynote speech. International delegates included Mr. Phosy Keomanivong, Deputy Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Laos, and Ms. Simmany Keokene, Director General of Lao National Television. Also in attendance were current and former leaders of central and local agencies.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam – General Director of Vietnam Television (VTV), Chairman of the 42nd National Television Festival – delivers a speech at the Opening Ceremony.
In his speech, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam noted that this year’s festival coincides with major national anniversaries: the 50th year of the liberation of Southern Vietnam, the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, the 80th year of the August Revolution and National Day, and the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day. For the broadcasting industry, it also marks 55 years since the first television broadcast in Vietnam (7/9/1970 – 7/9/2025).
Especially, this is also a time when the entire country is living through "unforgettable days", as the entire political system is actively carrying out an unprecedented reform to streamline the political apparatus, under the leadership of the Party Central Committee led by General Secretary To Lam. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and performance of operations to meet the demands and missions of the nation in a new era — an era of strong, prosperous development for the Vietnamese people. Press agencies, including television and radio broadcasters, are now facing numerous challenges and opportunities to reorganize their structures. They are not only proactively merging and streamlining but also striving to fulfill their political missions — standing at the forefront of communication, unifying public perception, and generating new momentum, new opportunities, and new room for growth.
The Organizing Committee of the 42nd National Television Festival presents flowers to the Jury Panel of this year's festival.
"Change and reform have never been easy — in fact, they may even present us with many difficulties and challenges, along with personal concerns and aspirations. But only if we dare to break out of old limits, boldly step out of our comfort zone, can we rise to shape the future and reach greater achievements. This noble new mission will give us a renewed spiritual strength to fulfill every task, worthy of the trust placed in us by the Party, the State, and the People", said Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam.
With 734 entries from 100 participating units, this year's National Television Festival continues to confirm its unique appeal. The highlight of the festival lies in the judging and awarding of outstanding works across 11 categories, including: Children's Program, Documentary, Reportage, Short Reportage, Educational Program, Dialogue – Talk Show, Ethnic Minority Language TV Program, Music and Dance Performance, Stage Performance, TV Drama, and Digital Platform Video.
The official launch ceremony of the 42nd National Television Festival.
In addition to the selection and awarding of the most outstanding television works from the past two years, a key highlight of this year's Festival is the its professional events, which are all aimed at the goal of "digital transformation – content innovation – multi-platform development". Specialized seminars such as "Skills for Television Journalists in the Digital Environment", "Technology Applications in Digital Transformation at Television Stations", the introduction of the audience measurement system using big data analytics—VTV Ratings, and exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge television technologies will all serve as valuable opportunities for professionals to exchange ideas, experiences, and breakthrough solutions for the industry. Furthermore, guided tours to unique cultural and historical landmarks in Binh Dinh will enrich the delegates' overall experience. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam expressed his confidence that the 42nd National Television Festival in Binh Dinh will build upon the success of previous editions and continue to be a meaningful professional event for those working in the television industry.
Comrade Pham Anh Tuan, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh Province, delivers a speech at the Opening Ceremony.
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam – General Director of Vietnam Television (VTV), Chairman of the 42nd National Television Festival – presented flowers to Comrade Pham Anh Tuan – Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh Province.
At the Opening Ceremony, Comrade Pham Anh Tuan – Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Binh Dinh Province – stated that the 42nd National Television Festival is not only a celebration for those working in the television industry, but also an opportunity to honor outstanding works and promote creativity in the context of rapid digital media development. As the host of the event, Binh Dinh Province has closely coordinated with Vietnam Television to ensure careful preparation and create the most favorable conditions for the Festival’s success. Chairman Pham Anh Tuan expressed his hope that through this event, the image of Binh Dinh will be more widely promoted and contribute to the province’s socio-economic development, particularly in tourism and media.
Amid the vibrant sound of ceremonial drums, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Lam, along with Comrades Le Quoc Minh – Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Propaganda and Mass Mobilization, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, and Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association; Phan Xuan Thuy – Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Propaganda and Mass Mobilization; Ho Quoc Dung – Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Binh Dinh Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council; and Pham Anh Tuan – Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Binh Dinh Province, jointly pressed the button to officially launch the 42nd National Television Festival.
In addition, the Opening Ceremony of the 42nd National Television Festival was enlivened by spectacular performances, meticulously staged and brought to life by renowned artists such as Ho Trung Dung, Pham Thu Ha, and People’s Artist Tan Minh. A distinctive feature of the artistic program was the inclusion of performances rich in the traditional cultural essence of Binh Dinh province.
