At the press centre for the 14th National Party Congress. (Photo: VNA)

📝 OP-ED: Vietnam’s media landscape challenges narrow assessments of press freedom

As digital transformation and global integration reshape the information landscape, Vietnam’s press sector continues to solidify its role as a key channel connecting the Party, State and people while providing comprehensive coverage of social life. The sector’s evolution reflects the country’s efforts to advance press freedom in line with its development goals and national circumstances.

Police in Bo Trach commune of Quang Tri province use an AI-generated propaganda clip to raise awareness and warn against crime. (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Building “digital ideological ecosystem”: shifting from reactive thinking to early guidance

Building a digital ideological ecosystem also means changing communication thinking — not only being correct, but also being fast; not only accurate, but also relatable, accessible and aligned with the information consumption habits of digital society. More importantly, the ecosystem must create connectivity and coordination instead of the current fragmented situation in which different agencies operate separately.

Party General Secretary To Lam speaks at a meeting of standing members of the Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption, Wastefulness and Negative Phenomena in Hanoi on March 18, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

📝 OP-ED: Silencing hostile narratives: Anti-corruption is no publicity stunt

Vietnam's campaign against corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena has been no exception. Critics have sought to portray it as mere political theatre, a populist exercise, or an effort that "talks tough but acts softly". Yet in May this year, that line of attack began to lose momentum. The turning point came when the People's Court of Hanoi tried former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and nine other defendants in connection with irregularities involving the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals.

“Echoes of the Fatherland” is the opening performance, staged as a grand choral and dance spectacle recreating the jubilant atmosphere across the country following the success of the 14th National Party Congress and the nation’s major celebrations. (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Building culture “immunity” through high-quality works of art

The representative of the Vietnam Cinema Association stated that in the context of today’s fourth Industrial Revolution, the requirement to respect and ensure historical authenticity through cinema has become more important than ever, as digital platforms and cyberspace have enabled the widespread dissemination of cross-border media products.

A Phu Tho civil servant guides a local how to switch from presumptive tax mechanism to tax sef-declaration. (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Vietnam’s tax reform: Fair play, not revenue squeeze

At a time when social media disinformation grows more sophisticated, transparency and public disclosure are the most potent counter to distortions. Facts, data and real-world results deliver the strongest rebuttal to attempts that twist reality and erode trust in tax administration reform.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, head of the Central Steering Committee for Prevention and Control of Corruption, Wastefulness, and Negative Phenomena, chairs a meeting of the committee's Standing Board on March 18, 2026. (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Controlling power, preventing corruption at roots

As the country enters a new development phase, the anti-corruption focus is shifting from strict punishment alone to prevention at the roots, while also protecting officials who dare to think innovatively and act decisively for the common good.

Students in Da Nang city joint a communication programme "Say No to Fake News" launched by the Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA)

📝 OP-ED: Boosting "ideological immunity" to counter harmful information

A single post can reach millions of people within minutes. A short video can influence public sentiments on a broad scale. When the speed of dissemination far exceeds the speed of verification, safeguarding social trust in cyberspace becomes a matter of primary importance. That is why ideological work must adapt, move ahead of developments, take the initiative and provide guidance.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Vietnam affirms proactive, constructive role in ASEAN

As Southeast Asia becomes increasingly hit by strategic competition among major powers, maintaining unity and cohesion within ASEAN has become a prerequisite to preserve the bloc’s central role. In this process, Vietnam has emerged as an important balancing force.

Tay Ninh Cao Dai Holy See, located in Long Hoa ward, Tay Ninh province, is regarded as the spiritual centre of Cao Dai. (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Freedom of belief and religion in Vietnam cannot be distorted

According to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, more than 95% of the population engage in religious or belief-related activities. A total of 43 organisations representing 16 religions have been officially recognised and granted registration certificates, with nearly 28 million followers.

A health worker provides home health care for ethnic minority residents. (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Human rights must not be misused

Throughout different historical periods, from the struggle for national liberation to national construction and defence, the consistent viewpoint of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the State has been to place people at the centre of all development policies.

Dao ethnic minority people cast their votes. (Photo: VNA)

📝OP-ED: Responsibility, trust demonstrated in general election

The success of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term goes beyond the scope of a routine political event. It is an occasion for people nationwide to exercise their right to mastery and place their trust in the representatives chosen for the country’s new stage of development.