journalism

Redefining journalism amid social media disruption

June 21, 2025 | 09:00

Vietnam’s revolutionary press has played a vital role in the country’s development for a century, from documenting key historical moments and shaping public opinion to reflecting social and economic changes.

AI and innovation reshape Vietnam’s journalism industry

June 19, 2025 | 15:00

Technology is fast becoming a strategic cornerstone of modern journalism, influencing not only how news is produced and consumed, but also how media organisations sustain themselves in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Vietnamese press: from vision to action in a new era

June 19, 2025 | 14:00

With a number of pivotal socioeconomic policies in play, journalism is playing a growing role in Vietnam, helping to bring these policies into practice and turn the nation’s ambition into action for national advancement.

Talkshow to explore media’s evolving role in enterprise growth

June 19, 2025 | 10:00

VIR will host a talk show on June 19 in Hanoi, titled “Media fuels standout brands”.

10 per cent tax rate proposed for all press agencies

March 27, 2025 | 14:46

The Ministry of Finance has agreed on a proposal to apply a unified corporate income tax rate of 10 per cent for all types of journalism.

Navigating business journalism in a new era

September 26, 2024 | 20:34

Amid the technological boom, business newspapers must adapt to meet new demands. Dr. Do Anh Duc, multimedia dean at the School of Journalism and Communication at National University Hanoi, spoke with VIR’s Mai Anh about the prospects for Vietnam Investment Review after more than 30 years of economic coverage.

Unveiling the media’s dynamics for the AI era

June 19, 2024 | 09:00

The debate is ongoing as to whether AI could fully replace skilled journalists in the future

Redefining the journalism landscape in the age of AI

June 19, 2024 | 08:15

With the recent rise of AI, some journalists and media agencies are fearing an invasion where their journalistic work is used (sometimes without permission) as sources to generate personalised content, or to support social media users in their own quest to become opinion leaders.

Digital transformation and applying AI in journalism

June 18, 2024 | 19:30

In 2023, the government established a national strategy for the digital transformation of media, with the ambitious goal that by 2030, most media agencies in Vietnam must switch to digital.

AI explosion raises questions for press and media production

June 11, 2024 | 20:13

In celebration of the 99th anniversary of Vietnam Journalists' Day, VIR is hosting a talk show themed "Embracing AI for the Modern Media" on June 12.

Digital technology, internet innovating journalism

March 18, 2024 | 08:00

The main source of revenue for journalism will soon come from cyberspace.

Vietnam's journalism faces revenue drain to global platforms

September 25, 2023 | 10:19

Vietnam's media faces massive revenue loss to international platforms amidst ASEAN's digital transformation talk.

Digital transformation can only improve value of journalism

June 27, 2023 | 13:00

Digitalisation is crucial in journalism’s competitive landscape, fostering innovation and audience engagement. Associate Prof. Bui Chi Trung, vice dean at the School of Journalism and Communication, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, discussed the transition and strategies for news organisations with VIR’s Le Luu.

Journalism and the necessity for an all-in digital overhaul

June 26, 2023 | 13:50

Going digital is a monumental task for the media, but it is one that must succeed. Nguyen Thanh Son, chairman of MVV Group, lays out the factors that the industry must address in order to keep up with ongoing and future trends.

Pushing journalism to the forefront of digitalisation

June 23, 2022 | 13:52

All businesses and sectors are fundamentally changed by digital transformation. Journalism has changed more than most, as any form of mass communication is naturally tied to technology. That has been the case for hundreds of years since the first printing presses were invented. Whilst the need for technology has always been there, what is new is the pace of change.