The pen lights a fire in the land of breakthrough integration

BAC GIANG - 100 years of Vietnamese revolutionary journalism is a journey of the pen accompanying the country. In Bac Giang - a land of strong change, that pen is increasingly steadfast, sharp and creative. Bac Giang Newspaper has been and is continuing to accompany the province on the journey of integration and breakthrough with professional responsibility, a pure heart, and a spirit of constant innovation.

Bac Giang , a land of outstanding people, where the indomitable spirit of the nation is nurtured, is the cradle of colorful cultural values, preserving a thousand-year heritage. With a rich cultural tradition and a studious spirit, Bac Giang is affirming its position as a bright spot in the country's socio-economic development.

Hoa Phu Industrial Park (Hiep Hoa). Photo by Viet Hung.

From a purely agricultural province, Bac Giang has made a spectacular transformation to become one of the most impressive growth poles in the country. In 2024, the province's GRDP growth rate will reach 13.85%, leading the country; the economic scale is estimated at about 8.6 billion USD, bringing Bac Giang to the group of highly competitive provinces in the Northern region. To date, the whole province has established 11 industrial parks and 55 industrial clusters with a total area of over 5,047 hectares.

By 2024, the province has attracted 613 FDI projects with a total registered capital of 12.5 billion USD. Bac Giang's export turnover in 2024 will reach 31.1 billion USD, accounting for 7.66% of the total national export turnover, bringing the province to the 5th position in the country in terms of export. Synchronous investment in industrial park infrastructure and regional traffic connections, along with strong administrative reforms, has created a superior competitive advantage for the province in attracting and retaining investors.

High-tech agriculture has developed in depth, gradually building value chains and regional brands. Restructuring agriculture combined with strong application of science and technology has created a new look for Bac Giang countryside. Lychee products are considered "typical of Vietnamese agricultural products", continuously expanding production areas meeting VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards, exporting to more than 30 countries and territories, including demanding markets such as Japan, the United States, Australia, the EU...

Bac Giang is considered the leading province in the Northern Midlands and Mountains region in terms of added value in the agricultural sector. Education and training continue to maintain high rankings nationwide. Infrastructure for transportation, urban areas, digital technology, and social security are invested synchronously and effectively, creating the foundation for a sustainable development strategy.

Reporters from the provincial Radio and Television Station work at the industrial park during the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021. Photo courtesy.

Contributing to that breakthrough journey is the Bac Giang press in general, and Bac Giang Newspaper in particular - with the role of a trusted companion, a responsible narrator and a person who deeply inspires the public. Over the years, Bac Giang Newspaper has constantly strived to innovate, promptly, accurately and comprehensively reflect major events, policy flows and movements of social life. Special articles on industrial development, digital transformation, new rural construction, sustainable poverty reduction, administrative reform, education, health, culture, tourism... not only show a profound and humane perspective but also actively contribute to shaping public opinion, arousing trust and consensus.

These results are achieved first of all thanks to Bac Giang Newspaper always following the leadership and direction of the Central Government and the province; at the same time, persistently following the practical life of the people, businesses and the development fields of the province. It is this close connection between theory and practice that has helped Bac Giang Newspaper discover many correct, accurate and good topics - not only having the power to spread throughout the province but also winning many high awards at national journalism competitions.

Not only serving the propaganda mission, press competitions are also an environment for training and selecting excellent works to participate in the Central press awards. In the recent past, many authors and groups of authors have won many press awards at the Central and local levels. Among them are many prestigious awards such as: National Press Award; Golden Hammer and Sickle Award; Writing Contest on Protecting the Party's Ideological Foundation; Dien Hong Award... Those noble awards are vivid evidence of the creative working spirit, professionalism and increasingly strong social influence of Bac Giang journalists.

The aspiration to build a prosperous and happy homeland and country is spreading throughout society. What will the Bac Giang Newspaper staff contribute to this common cause? That is the question for every staff and reporter of the newspaper, believing that each person will have good suggestions and practical actions.

In the journey of integration and comprehensive digital transformation, Bac Giang Newspaper has demonstrated a strong and drastic spirit of innovation. From a traditional print newspaper platform, Bac Giang Newspaper has transformed itself into a convergent newsroom, applying modern technology to the information production process, synchronously deploying multimedia press products such as infographics, e-magazines, etc. The electronic newspaper interface is continuously upgraded; content promotion on social networking platforms is deployed methodically and professionally. Thanks to that, the number of visits to Bac Giang Newspaper online in Vietnamese has continuously increased, reaching the top 10 position in the system of local Party newspapers nationwide, with readers coming from more than 130 countries and territories.

Not stopping there, Bac Giang Newspaper also pioneered in expanding its propaganda channels internationally, with the launch of an English-language e-newspaper in 2016 and the launch of a Chinese-language version in early 2023. These are strategic steps to help bring official information of the province to the overseas Vietnamese community, investors, international partners, and tourists using English and Chinese, thereby expanding the influence of local journalism in the context of global integration.

These results are not only a proud milestone but also a testament to the spirit of daring to think, daring to do, new thinking and professional journalism style of the staff, reporters and editors of Bac Giang Newspaper. It is also the result of the close attention from the provincial Party Committee and government and the responsible support of agencies, units and the community of readers at home and abroad.

However, in the era of multi-dimensional information and technology explosion, Bac Giang press is also facing many challenges: pressure of information competition, changes in news access habits, and the need for comprehensive digital transformation in the context of limited resources. That requires Bac Giang Newspaper to continue to innovate its journalistic thinking, improve its professional qualifications, political mettle, digital skills, and professional ethics, in order to both maintain readers' trust and affirm its leading and guiding role.

In the context of the whole Party and the whole people being excited and enthusiastic about the new revolutionary movement. The whole country in general, the whole Bac Giang province in particular and the upcoming merger of Bac Giang and Bac Ninh into Bac Ninh province (new) are like a moving machine. The major tasks and solutions being set for the homeland and the country to develop strongly, quickly and sustainably are: Improving leadership methods, arranging a streamlined, strong, dynamic, effective and efficient apparatus; removing institutional bottlenecks to facilitate circulation and business; increasing labor productivity of each person and the whole society; resolutely fighting corruption, waste and negativity; applying new technology in management and innovation; actively building a team of cadres...

The aspiration to build a prosperous and happy homeland and country is spreading throughout society. What will the Bac Giang Newspaper staff contribute to this common cause? That is the question for every staff and reporter of the newspaper, believing that each person will have good suggestions and practical actions.

A century of revolutionary journalism has passed, affirming the power of the pen and the heart of journalists. The achievements, experiences, and pride of previous generations of journalists are the luggage that helps journalists today continue to be reliable companions, the courageous, profound, and inspiring voice of a cultural land that is changing strongly.

Tran Duc

Source: https://baobacgiang.vn/ngoi-but-thap-lua-tren-vung-dat-hoi-nhap-but-pha-postid420277.bbg