Conference reviews media in 2017VietNamNet Bridge – The rapid growth of digital media, how traditional media can compete with social media and how the media can ensure its financial survival were among the main issues discussed at the annual national conference held yesterday in HCM City to review the media’s performance in 2017. The media also promoted the image of Vietnam globally and upheld the nation’s position in the international arena. “To improve the financial situation, the media should increase their online sales,” Tran Minh Hung, editor-in-chief of Sai Gon Economic Times Group, said. “To compete with social media, the media should publish objective, honest and trustworthy news with in-depth analysis to provide deeper understanding for readers. He called on the media to focus on improving the professional skills of their journalists and following all journalistic codes.

Source: VietNamNet News December 28, 2017 01:30 UTC