Information on the thesis "Trends in the Formation of Media Groups in Vietnam (Survey of Investment Newspaper and People's Police Newspaper)" by graduate student Le Huong Tra, majoring in Journalism.1. Student's Full Name: Le Huong Tra 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of Birth: December 25, 1987 4. Place of Birth: Xuan Giang – Nghi Xuan – Ha Tinh 5. Decision No. 1528/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH, dated October 14, 2009, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi 6. Changes during the training process: None 7. Thesis Title: Trends in the Formation of Press Groups in Vietnam (Survey of Dau Tu Newspaper and Cong An Nhan Dan Newspaper) 8. Major: Journalism Code: 60.32.01 9. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – Editor-in-Chief of Investment Newspaper 10. Summary of thesis results: This thesis contributes to clarifying the concept of media conglomerate models worldwide, conducts in-depth research and evaluation of factors affecting the formation of media conglomerates, and points out the inevitable trend of forming media conglomerates in Vietnam today. The thesis is the first direct study of two Vietnamese media organizations that are trending towards developing into media conglomerates: Investment Newspaper and Public Security Newspaper. Through this, it identifies the advantages, difficulties, and reasons for the delay in forming media conglomerates. The thesis also initially proposes some solutions and recommendations to overcome difficulties and realize the establishment of media conglomerate models in Vietnam. However, because this thesis studies a new and forward-looking issue, such as the model of media conglomerates, the contributions are only initial steps and require time for verification and further research to supplement and refine. 11. Practical application: This thesis serves as a reference document for media organizations in the process of preparing to establish media conglomerates. Furthermore, the topic is also valuable for journalism students, especially those who want a comprehensive overview of the organizational models of media organizations worldwide and in Vietnam. 12. Further research directions: (if any) 13. Published works related to the thesis: Research project “Understanding some media conglomerates worldwide and the policy of forming media conglomerates in Vietnam”, University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 2006.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name : Le Huong Tra 2. Sex: Female 3. Date of birth: December 25, 1987 4. Place of birth: Xuan Giang - Nghi Xuan - Ha Tinh 5. Admission decision number: 1528/QD-XHNV-KH & Post-Graduate, October 14, 2009 Dean of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University 6. Changes in academic process: None 7. Official thesis title: The trend in forming a press group in Vietnam today (Investment and People's Police newspaper's survey) 8. Major: Journalism 9. Code: 60.32.01 9. Supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – Editor in chief of Vietnam Investment Newspaper 10. Executive summary: The thesis did help to clarify the concept of a press group model all over the world. The research was conducted by deep assessment of the factors affecting the newspaper group formation process and pointed out the inevitable trend as well as practical experience in the formation of the press group in Vietnam today. This thesis is the first head-on report on the Vietnam press agencies which tend to develop into press journalism groups such as Investment Newspaper and People's Police Newspaper. Through it, the thesis has reviewed the difficulties, advantages and reasons why newspaper group is yet to be established. Some solutions proposed by the thesis helps realize the establishment of a newspaper group model in Vietnam by addressing obstacles to this process. However, due to the fact that the thesis researched on a new issue and all the given ideas on a future newspaper group model were mainly forecasted, its contribution is only the first step and will take time to test and further research to complete. 11. Practical application: The thesis is a reference for the press agencies in the preparatory stage towards the newspaper group establishment. In addition, the project is a valuable reference for students of journalism, especially for those who wish to have a universal look of the model of the press - media agencies in Vietnam and in the world. 12. Further research directions, if any: 13. Thesis-related publications: Scientific Research project "Learn on several newspaper groups in the world and guidelines to press group establishment in Vietnam", University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University, 2006.
