Vietnam Television Receives First-Class Labor Order

Renewing TV production  mindsets in the digital era

Vietnam Television held its 2025 Year-End Review   and   2026 Task Deployment Conference  on the afternoon of January 10. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the event and delivered a keynote address. 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits Studio S1 of Vietnam Television.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates observe the VTV Ratings Dashboard system.

In his opening remarks, VTV Director General  Nguyen Thanh Lam emphasized that the conference took place as the country continued to maintain positive growth momentum, with economic growth reaching 8.02%. He added that this  resultis a testament to the correct leadership of the Party, the Politburo, and the Secretariat, led by Party General Secretary To Lam, as well as the Government and Prime Minister's decisive, flexible, innovative, and breakthrough governance, alongside the tremendous efforts of the entire political system, the people, and the business community nationwide.

Director General of VTV Nguyen Thanh Lam speaks at the conference. Photo: Hai Hung

Against this backdrop, VTV made substantial efforts to fulfill its assigned political missions and continued to uphold its role as the national leading media agency. The broadcaster provided timely, comprehensive, in-depth, and practical coverage of the Party’s guidelines, resolutions, and the State’s policies and lawss. VTV made a strong impact  reporting on many major national events such as  the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth, the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2), 80 years of the heroic Vietnamese People’s Public Security, 80 years of the Government, and 80 years since the first General Election. VTV has also covered  numerous other important political, diplomatic, and socio-economic events.

“Live television programs, documentaries, thematic programs, large-scale television bridges, and especially the recent major music and cultural mega-events produced by VTV under the Prime Minister’s direction have contributed to spreading national pride, strengthening social trust, and fostering public consensus”, Director General Nguyen Thanh Lam stressed.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signs autographs at the “AI thuc chien 2025” (Applied AI in Practice) competition awards ceremony. Photo: Hai Hung

He  noted that 2025 also marked several significant milestones for VTV , including the successful  convening  of the 12th Party Congress of the VTV Party Committeeand the celebration of the 55th anniversary of the first television broadcast. On this occasion,    VTV was honored to welcome Party General Secretary To Lam, who presented  the broadcaster with guiding words: “Everyone - Every time - Everywhere - Sharp - Engaging”, a concise, television-centric, and highly meaningful orientation for VTV'’s new development phase.

In line with the Party and State’s policy on streamlining organizational structures, VTV shrunk the number of affiliated units from seven to zero and consolidated 45 department-level units into 38, while also assuming the functions and tasks of five television units that ceased operations.

At the same time, VTV  created new development spaces. The official launch and broadcast of the national external television channel, Vietnam Today, enhanced the effectiveness of external communications, promoted Vietnam’s image, and expanded the country’s media sovereignty on the international stage. Following the Prime Minister’s guidance, VTV successfully organized large-scale music festivals and concerts, attracting tens of thousands of audiences and creating positive   cultural and artistic  highlights, thereby contributing to the development of the cultural industry.

Alongside content production innovation, digital transformation continued to be identified as a strategic pillar.  Amid  intense competition in the media market, VTV proactively adjusted its business policies to ensure a balance of revenues and expenditures. In 2025, total revenue increased by nearly 9% compared to 2024, exceeding targets. Meanwhile operating expenses decreased by 7% compared to planned figures, establishing a stable financial foundation and gradually improving the material and spiritual well-being of staff.

Looking ahead to 2026, VTV defines the year as a pivotal transition from stabilization and consolidation to acceleration and breakthrough. Key priorities include updating television production mindsets in the digital era, putting audiences first, and using  high-quality content, data, and technology as foundations, strengthening professional discipline. Other priorities are  enhancing governance efficiency and financial autonomy.

“With high political determination, an innovative spirit, and a strong aspiration for development, Vietnam Television  is dedicated  to  fulfilling the missions entrusted by the Party, the State, and the people”, Director General Nguyen Thanh Lam affirmed.

During the conference, delegates listened to several thematic presentations that emphasized the application of science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation as top strategic breakthroughs and key driving forces guiding development in the new phase. VTV is committed to doing even better in 2026  by  supporting production units in creating more high-quality programs and delivering timely, fast news anytime, anywhere, further strengthening VTV’s position as the Party and Government’s leading media agency in the new era.

Bold renewal, continuous innovation, breakthrough growth, and sustainable development

In his   address, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated  that Vietnam Television is the national leading press outlet and plays  a significant role in the country’s information and communication system. He praised   VTV’s contributions  to the media and ideological fronts.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh delivers his directive speech. Photo: Hai Hung

The Prime Minister summarized VTV’s achievements from 2025 with the following words: “Timely information - Improved quality - Positive transformation - Effective coordination - Streamlined apparatus - Professional workforce”.

He elaborated that “Timely information” means fully and accurately updating all aspects of social life, communicating policies, countering false viewpoints, and closely following  security, order, and anti-corruption  hotspots. “Improved quality” refers to depth and positive societal impact. “Positive transformation” highlights effective digital and multi-platform transformation, especially praising the launch of Vietnam Today. 

“Effective coordination” refers to  VTV’s strong collaboration with ministries and localities during significant events such as A80, capturing the people’s patriotic spirit. “Streamlined apparatus” acknowledges organizational restructuring, while “Professional workforce” recognizes the  dedication, courage, and willingness  of journalists, editors, and staff  to work in hazardous conditions, such as during natural disasters and in crime prevention efforts.

The Prime Minister also commended VTV’s entertainment and cultural programs for renewing life themes, competing with foreign productions, and providing  the public with high-quality “spiritual nourishment”. He highlighted  recent Vietnamese television dramas and Road to Olympia Mount, which has “kept the flame alive” for 20 years.

The Prime Minister summarizes VTV’s achievements from 2025 with the following words: “Timely information - Improved quality - Positive transformation - Effective coordination - Streamlined apparatus - Professional workforce”. Photo: Hai Hung

As  2026 begins, the Prime Minister presented VTV with a guiding motto: “Unity and consensus - Overcoming difficulties - Innovation and creativity - Professional and effective - Comprehensive breakthroughs - People’s trust - Friends’ affection - Enhanced brand”.

He urged VTV  to further strengthen its role as the leading media agency, enhance the quality and effectiveness of its information, and continue contributing to ideological orientation, as well as advising the Party and State on media and communications.

Looking ahead, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of communicating the achievements of the 13th Party Congress term, preparing its information for the 14th National Party Congress, implementing Politburo resolutions, and identifying exemplary role models to inspire the entire nation.

As 2026 begins, the Prime Minister presents VTV with a guiding motto: “Unity and consensus - Overcoming difficulties - Innovation and creativity - Professional and effective - Comprehensive breakthroughs - People’s trust - Friends’ affection - Enhanced brand”. Photo: Hai Hung

After listening to the conference discussions, the Prime Minister also called on VTV to accelerate digital transformation, using science and technology as the foundation for rapid and sustainable development. He also urged VTV to enhance its  enhance external communications  to highlight Vietnam as a stable, dynamic, and trustworthy country, and expand its  foreign-language offerings, such as Arabic and French, on  its external television channel.

“We hope and firmly believe that Vietnam Television will continue to renew itself, innovate, achieve breakthroughs and sustainable development. We are confident that it will successfully fulfill its critical mission”, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized.

At the conference, on behalf of the Party and State leadership, the Prime Minister presented the First-Class Labor Order to Vietnam Television for its outstanding achievements in fulfilling political tasks assigned by the Party and State in 2025, contributing to public opinion orientation and promoting Vietnam’s image.

He also awarded   Do Thanh Hai, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Standing Deputy Director General of Vietnam Television,  the Third-Class Labor Order for his exceptional achievements in leading innovation in cultural and artistic program production and contributing to  an improved public spiritual life and the development of the cultural industry.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the Third-Class Labor Order to Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Standing Deputy Director General of Vietnam Television Do Thanh Hai. Photo: Hai Hung

In addition, the Prime Minister awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), as well as projects celebrating the 14th Party Congress.

The Prime Minister presents Certificates of Merit to outstanding collectives and individuals. Photo: Hai Hung