Exhibition of press and publishing achievements to welcome the Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress

The event is a key political and cultural activity serving the Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress, aiming to honor the outstanding achievements of journalism and publishing.

On October 11, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City informed about the Exhibition of Press and Publishing Achievements to welcome the 1st Congress of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, term 2025 - 2030.

Accordingly, from October 13 to 15, 2025, within the framework of the 1st Congress of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, term 2025 - 2030, at the Ho Chi Minh City Academy of Officials, an Exhibition of Press and Publishing Achievements will be held, chaired by the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City.

The event is a key political and cultural activity serving the congress, aiming to introduce and honor the outstanding achievements of central and city press agencies and publishing units, demonstrating the accompanying role of press and publishing with the Party Committee, government and people of Ho Chi Minh City in the cause of building and developing the city.

A space to honor knowledge and creativity

The exhibition introduces more than 300 books, press publications, images and unique documents, vividly reflecting the dynamic and creative development of Vietnam's press and publishing industry in the digital transformation period.

Many central and city press agencies have issued special publications to welcome the congress, demonstrating the spirit of emulation, the will to innovate and the belief in the 1st Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress.

A corner of the exhibition is being rushed to completion by the construction department to be launched on October 13; Photo: DAO TUNG

The exhibition space is designed in a modern style, harmoniously combining traditional values ​​and technology, giving the public a comprehensive view of the role of journalism and publishing in accompanying the development of the city and the country.

The highlight of the exhibition is the art book stacking area, with models of Nha Rong Wharf, DK1 Platform and Binh Duong Administrative Center.

"Each project not only demonstrates creativity in display form, but also carries profound symbolic meaning - honoring the revolutionary tradition, indomitable will, spirit of overcoming difficulties and aspirations of the Party Committee, government and people of Ho Chi Minh City on the path of integration and development" - the Department of Culture and Sports emphasized.

Technology footprint and digital transformation in journalism and publishing

At the same time, the exhibition also introduced a series of publications and typical projects marking a turning point in the journalism and publishing industry.

Notably, book series such as "Ho Chi Minh - Illustrated Biography", "Illustrated History of Vietnam" and "Ho Chi Minh's Heritage" have been digitized synchronously, published as audiobooks, e-books, and smart listening and reading applications - expanding access to knowledge for the public in the digital age.

In the field of journalism, many converged newsroom models, digital data systems and radio and television technology applying artificial intelligence (AI) were introduced, helping visitors experience the modern news production process.

These spaces demonstrate profound innovation in the way journalism is done - from information gathering, data processing to multi-platform content production, responding to global digital media trends.

The Department of Culture and Sports said the exhibition of press and publishing achievements is not only an activity to welcome the congress, but also a symbol of the spirit of integration and the aspiration for transformation of Ho Chi Minh City in the new period.

Each publication and each exhibition space is a story of innovation, of how the culture and media industry contributes to enriching the city's identity, bringing knowledge and information closer to the public.

With the message "Press - Publishing accompanies the city's development", the exhibition spreads the image of a dynamic, creative and affectionate Ho Chi Minh City, affirming the city's pioneering role in the national digital transformation - where knowledge, technology and culture meet, together towards a sustainable and humane future.

Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/trien-lam-thanh-tuu-bao-chi-xuat-ban-chao-mung-dai-hoi-dai-bieu-dang-bo-tp-hcm-1019753.html