TTLV: The role of the press in the economic development of the Central Vietnam islands and coastal areas.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Ho Dung

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth:12/02/1984

4. Place of birth: Thua Thien Hue

5. Decision to recognize students No. 2124/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated November 1, 2011, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

From November 2011 to October 2012: exam results were deferred (due to insufficient number of students to open a class in Hue); From November 2012 to December 2014: due to continued insufficient number of students to open a class in Hue, I transferred to Hanoi to study Journalism K16 at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Thesis title:The role of the press in the economic development of the islands and coastal areas of Central Vietnam.

8. Major: Journalism Code: 60 32 01 01

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Xuan Son– Head of the Broadcasting and Television Department, Faculty of Journalism, University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the thesis results

Surveys conducted by newspapers such as Nhan Dan, Thanh Nien, Tuoi Tre, Nghe An, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and the Vietnam Sea Magazine show that these publications have extensively and effectively disseminated the Party and State's policies and guidelines on the development of the Central Vietnam's coastal and island economy to the right target audience. They have fully reflected the current state of the Central Vietnam's coastal and island economic development, providing management agencies with a comprehensive view of the region's economic landscape, thereby enabling them to formulate appropriate policies. They have proposed many practical solutions to promote the development of the Central Vietnam's coastal and island economy; and they have identified effective operational models in various sectors of the Central Vietnam's coastal and island economy, reflecting these in the media for other regions to learn from and replicate.

Newspapers have established public agendas through events and issues of significant impact on the economic development of the central coastal and island regions. That is, before major events or issues, newspapers and journalists often plan to determine the level of information coverage and whether to publish multiple articles to attract public attention. Surveys show that many events and issues are covered in numerous articles and multiple installments by newspapers, drawing widespread readership.

The critical analysis style of Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre newspapers is very high. Meanwhile, the newspapers Nhan Dan, Nghe An, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and the Vietnam Sea Magazine have a low level of critical analysis. In other words, Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre don't just focus on promoting policies; they not only point out advantages but also decisively and forcefully attack shortcomings and negative aspects, far more so than the other newspapers and magazines.

The information and guidance in Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre newspapers regarding the economic development of the central coastal and island regions is significantly higher than in Nhan Dan, Nghe An, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, and Vietnam Sea Magazine. In other words, Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre provide more essential information for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Meanwhile, the other newspapers and magazines focus more on propaganda, meaning they only provide information that the media outlets need.

Through surveys of six newspapers and one magazine, and in-depth interviews with managers of media organizations and journalists, the author of this thesis has highlighted the successes and limitations, as well as proposed solutions to further enhance the role of journalism in the economic development of the Central Vietnam coastal and island regions.

11. Practical applications

The research findings contribute to supplementing the general theory on the role of journalism in socio-economic development, including the marine and island economy of Central Vietnam. Furthermore, by providing a general and detailed overview of the current state of journalistic information activities and proposing solutions, this will serve as an important basis for media agencies and journalists to overcome shortcomings and better promote the role of journalism in the economic development of the marine and island regions of Central Vietnam.

12. Future research directions:

The role of the press in the economic development of the islands and coastal areas of South Central Vietnam.

INFORMATION ON MASTER THESIS

1. Full name: Ho Dung 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 12/02/19844. Place of birth: Thua Thien Hue

5. Decision of accelerated trainee No2124/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH dated: November 1, 2011 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Changes during training process: From 11/2011 to 10/2012: the result of entrance into Master Program examination was reserved (because the number of students for class in Hue was not enough)

From 11/2012 to 12/2014: moving to Hanoi for joining Journalism class K16 at University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University still for lack of students for class in Hue.

7. Name of thesis: Journalism with the economic development of the Middle offshore regions

8. Major: The press/Journalism 9. Code number: 60 32 01 01

9. Scientific guide: Professor Dr. Duong Xuan Son – Head of Department of Broadcasting and Television, Faculty of Journalism, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi University

10. Summary of thesis results

A review of Nhan Dan, Thanh Nien, Tuoi Tre, Nghe An, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa newspapers and Vietnamese Sea magazine demonstrates that newspapers and magazines have spread propaganda far and wide to the right target about guidelines and policies of the Party and Government on economic development of the Middle offshore regions; reflecting actual status of the Middle offshore regions, helping administrative departments having a comprehensive view of economic picture of islands and offshore regions in the Middle. Then, appropriate policies are given; practical solutions to fostering the Middle offshore regional economy are suggested. The findings of effective operational model in professions which are strength of the Middle offshore regional regions then were presented in newspapers as experiences or lessons for other regions.

The newspapers have established discussion program to readers on facts, issues that have huge influence in economic development of the Middle offshore regions. Before big events and matters, journalists usually plan for what level to check information, whether to draw attention from viewers with many reports or not. The review demonstrates the fact that a number of events and issues informed in newspapers with many parts attract readers' attention.

Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre newspapers express high criticality; Meanwhile, the rest shows less. In other words, Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre present not only propaganda about policies, good points but also negative issues much more than others.

Instruction in Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre on economic development of the Middle offshore regions is also much higher than others. In other words, essential information for business companies, units, individuals in Thanh Nien and Tuoi Tre is much more, whereas, others express preference to propaganda that means providing information necessary for journalism services.

The methodology includes review of 6 newspapers and 1 magazine, in-depth interviews with administrative staff at journalism agencies and journalists. The study reveals success, limited as well as solutions so as to demonstrate the important role of journalism to economic development of islands and offshore regions in the Middle.

11. Ability of application in the reality:

The findings contribute to complement general arguments on journalism role to socio-economy, particularly economy of the Middle offshore regions. On the other hand, the thesis also provides specific view of actual status of journalism activities, suggesting solutions as fundamental basis for journalism agencies and journalists to overcome obstacles and challenges, emphasizing journalism role in economic development of the Middle offshore regions.

12. Future research, if any:

Journalism with economic development of the Middle-South offshore regions.