Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnamese and Lao media organisation are deepening their collaborative ties as both nations navigate the rapidly evolving digital journalism landscape.
A delegation from Laos’ Pasaxon newspaper led by Editor-in-Chief Vansay Tavinyan, who is also Deputy Head of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee’s Propaganda and Training Board, had working sessions with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation.
Hosting the Pasaxon delegation on September 24, VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang noted that Pasaxon frequently uses VNA sources and maintains close ties with VNA correspondents in Vientiane.
She noted that Pasaxon is the official media organ of Lao Party and State, while VNA serves as Vietnam’s national news agency providing official information for the Party and State. With similar missions, the two sides are well-positioned to share and exchange professional experience, particularly as the media undergoes rapid transformation in the digital age.
As the media systems of both countries undergo restructuring and reorganisation, VNA and Pasaxon should promote their role as a major press organisation of their countries, as well as innovate to fulfil their entrusted missions, Trang said.
She identified digital transformation as a priority, saying VNA has invested in infrastructure, multimedia processing, and AI applications. Despite a reduced workforce, VNA’s news output and readership continue to grow. Notably, the agency publishes Lao-language editions, both in print and online, to promote the special friendship between the two countries.
Trang affirmed that cooperation between VNA and Pasaxon stands as a symbol of enduring friendship and loyalty. The two sides have carried out practical joint activities, including information exchange, delegation visits, support for reporting, technical assistance and journalism training.
She expressed her confidence that Pasaxon will continue carving out new achievements, completing its political missions, and joining hands with other press agencies to form a strong bloc of revolutionary press.
Vansay Tavinyan, for his part, praised VNA’s 80-year history and its Lao-language publications, which, he said, have supported Pasaxon’s communications work. He expressed hopes for further experience sharing and technical assistance from VNA, especially in applying AI and digital tools in journalism. He suggested both sides bolster substantive collaboration in information exchanges on major political events in both countries.
On September 23, Deputy Head of the Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Phan Xuan Thuy welcomed the Lao delegation, during which he underscored the robust collaboration between press agencies amidst the boom of information technology and digital transformation.
Vietnam stands ready to receive Pasaxon reporters for exchange and experience sharing, he added.
Vansay Tavinyan said that the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos is vividly reflected through the close ties between press organisations of the two countries, expressing his gratitude to the Vietnamese Party, State and press agencies for their technical support and professional training, helping improve Pasaxon’s capacity and outreach./.
