Launching the book series "Time and Witnesses": A valuable collection of books depicting the historical and cultural flow of revolutionary Vietnamese journalism.

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth and development of Vietnam's revolutionary press, and to honor the contributions of veteran journalists to the revolutionary press—a valuable journalistic legacy with profound theoretical and practical value—the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the National Political Publishing House have compiled and republished the book "Time and Witnesses" (Memoirs of Journalists), edited by Professor Ha Minh Duc (editor-in-chief) and a team of authors over more than 10 years. The launch ceremony was held solemnly at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, this morning, September 29, 2023.
The book launch event for "Time and Witnesses" was chaired by Professor Ha Minh Duc, People's Teacher - former first head of the Journalism Faculty, University of Hanoi (now the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi) and Professor Ta Ngoc Tan, Standing Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council. The event was honored to welcome Associate Professor Vu Trong Lam - Director and Editor-in-Chief of the National Political Publishing House; Journalist Ha Minh Hue - former Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, along with leaders of functional agencies of the Vietnam Journalists Association; and Ms. Le Ai My Linh - Director of the Center for Journalism Culture, Vietnam Journalists Association.
Representing the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, were Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Rector of the university; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong - Vice Rector; Dr. Phan Van Kien - Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Chi Trung - Vice Director, along with faculty members, students, and alumni of the Institute.
The meeting was attended by the editorial team, including experts, researchers, and lecturers from the Institute of Broadcasting and Communication, University of Social Sciences and Humanities; leaders of functional units of the National Political Publishing House and the Vietnam Journalists Association; and the presence and congratulations of the families of the late journalists Quang Đạm, Trần Công Mân, Hữu Thọ, Đỗ Phượng, Trần Kiên, and Trường Phước.
Among the prominent figures featured in the book "Time and Witnesses," the meeting was honored to welcome journalists who were also teachers, administrators, and cultural figures who made significant contributions to the formation and development of the Faculty of Journalism, now the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training - University of Social Sciences and Humanities. These included veteran journalist Thai Duy, former reporter for the Cuu Quoc newspaper from 1949, for the Giai Phong newspaper in 1964, and former reporter for the Dai Doan Ket newspaper; journalist Nguyen Hong Vinh, former member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, former Editor-in-Chief of the Nhan Dan newspaper, former President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, former Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Propaganda Department, and former Chairman of the Central Council for Literary and Artistic Theory and Criticism; journalist Tran Mai Hanh, former member of the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party, former Director General of the Voice of Vietnam Radio; and journalist Duong Ky Anh, former Editor-in-Chief of the Tien Phong newspaper…

The dedication and intellectual contributions of many generations of great journalists and scientists.

In his opening remarks, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, shared the university's honor in welcoming generations of teachers, researchers, and alumni to the launch of this book series with profound scientific and historical value.
According to Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, the Journalism Faculty of the University of Hanoi, now the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, holds a very important position, being one of the official journalism training institutions in Vietnam. Throughout the more than 30 years of development of the Institute of Journalism and Communication Training, the contributions of generations of teachers and scientists have been of great significance. One of the first building blocks of the Institute was Professor Ha Minh Duc, a People's Teacher, who has contributed his intellect and efforts to the development of the institution over the years. Even at the age of 90, the professor continues to diligently deliver lectures to faculty and students of VNU-USSH. Rector Hoang Anh Tuan expressed his deep gratitude for the immense contributions of Professor Ha Minh Duc, as well as generations of teachers, scientists, and alumni of the university, to the cause of training and research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially in the field of journalism. At the book launch event for "Time and Witnesses," colleagues and students were delighted to welcome Professor Ha Minh Duc, a People's Teacher, who, at his advanced age, remains remarkably sharp-minded, sharing stories about journalists who dedicated their lives to the development of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism. Recalling his 10-year journey with his team of collaborators, documenting and writing memoirs about these journalists, Professor Ha Minh Duc expressed his emotion at the reprinting of the book and the heartfelt appreciation he received from numerous readers. The dedication and intellect of Professor Ha Minh Duc – a man who devoted his entire life to the training and research of social sciences and humanities, and to the national journalism – has inspired many generations of journalists and students at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Professor Ta Ngoc Tan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council and also one of Professor Ha Minh Duc's students, expressed his appreciation for Professor Ha Minh Duc's idea of ​​compiling a series of books documenting the portraits of journalists – historical witnesses of Vietnam's revolutionary press. Professor Ta Ngoc Tan emphasized, "This is a very valuable series of books, preserving memories for many generations of journalists today and in the future."
  In his speech at the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Vu Trong Lam - Director and Editor-in-Chief of the National Political Publishing House - emphasized that the vivid and truthful memoirs of great journalists deserve to be considered soldiers on the front lines of the written press, recording the significant changes and transformations in the revolutionary process of the nation in the 20th century. Through the memoirs of journalists in the book series "Time and Witnesses," we can also see the multifaceted development of journalism, society, literature, and more.
Associate Professor Vu Trong Lam stated that, through their practical experience in journalism, the authors recounted and distilled many rich and diverse experiences in journalism, such as: the stance and perspective of a journalist, the necessary qualities of a journalist, love for the profession, and dedication... The memoirs of previous generations of journalists will be valuable lessons and experiences that help in understanding the past and especially in training the next generation of young journalists. The rich knowledge and experience of the journalistic lives of their predecessors will flow from the past to the future and will certainly invigorate today's young generation.   Journalist Nguyen Hong Vinh, former member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, former Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan newspaper, former President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, former Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Propaganda Department, former Chairman of the Central Council for Literary and Artistic Theory and Criticism.