Quang Ninh won 2 national press awards 2021

On June 21, the 16th National Press Awards 2021 were presented at a ceremony in the capital city of Hanoi, on the occasion of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day. Quang Ninh province’s Media Group achieved two national prizes. 

According to the organizing board, 115 best journalism works were selected for the 2021 National Press Awards. The entries promptly covered Vietnam’s major political events in 2021 such as the 13th National Party Congress and the elections of the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure.

The works also reported on efforts to promote economic development, the fight against corruption, the protection of national sovereignty, the great national solidarity spirit, digital transformation across sectors, and sustainable poverty reduction.

Notably, reports on the COVID-19 pandemic accounted for a significant proportion of the works in all forms of journalism, with many vivid accounts, reflecting the dedication of reporters.

This year, the National Press Awards presented 10 A prizes, 22 B prizes, 48 C prizes and 35 consolation prizes to a total 152 press works.

Quang Ninh province’s Media Group won one B prize and one consolation prize.