The 30-year journalism 'legacy' of Editor-in-Chief To Dinh Tuan

On the morning of June 8, at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association and the Lao Dong Newspaper organized a book launch ceremony for the book '30 Years of Journalism' (published by the Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House) by journalist To Dinh Tuan, member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association and Editor-in-Chief of the Lao Dong Newspaper.

The new work is like a precious "asset" of journalist To Dinh Tuan during 30 years of being attached to the profession from a student passionate about writing, majoring in journalism, then working as a collaborator, an intern reporter, then becoming an official reporter of Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper . From a resident reporter in Hanoi, then a reporter of the Economic Department, an editor, to acting Chief of Office, Chief of Representative Office, Secretary of the daily newspaper's editorial office, Head of the Economic Department, to a manager and leader of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Electronic News Page, and from 2018 to present, he has been the Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper .

"Over the past 30 years, I have continuously studied, learned, explored, researched and worked hard. Journalism is not an easy profession. We cannot accept superficiality or simplicity if we want to achieve success," said To Dinh Tuan, Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper.

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association Nguyen Tan Phong gave a congratulatory speech to journalist To Dinh Tuan.

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Journalist To Dinh Tuan, Member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, Editor-in-Chief of the Lao Dong Newspaper , introduces a new work

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The author signed books for former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha

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Journalist To Dinh Tuan decided to donate all profits from this book to the program " Vong Tay Yeu Thuong" , used to show gratitude to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers; give scholarships to poor and disabled students who overcome difficulties; support emergency patients who have no money to pay...

Journalist To Dinh Tuan is a typical representative of the generation of young, dedicated, and dynamic journalists and press managers.

Reading each page of the book, readers realize the arduous and responsible career journey of journalist To Dinh Tuan. " The 30-year mark of journalism was launched on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025); 100 years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Journalism (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025), 80 years of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), for me there are 2 more special days: the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper - where I worked for 17 years and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper - these are emotional and memorable milestones", Editor-in-Chief To Dinh Tuan shared.

Journalist Le Quoc Minh, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department, President of the Vietnam Journalists Association , Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper - in the "Introduction" of the book made profound comments about the person and profession of journalist To Dinh Tuan: "With his career journey, growing from a reporter, editor to editorial manager, the highest leader of a major newspaper in the country, journalist To Dinh Tuan can be considered a typical representative of the generation of young, dedicated, dynamic, confident journalists and press managers doing great things for their profession, contributing to the development of Ho Chi Minh City and the whole country".

Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper , journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan came to celebrate with his colleague - journalist To Dinh Tuan.

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Journalist To Dinh Tuan recounted many memories of his passion for journalism as a young man. He was moved: "Back then, in the summer, I still remember the shirt I wore after a hot, sweaty day of reporting, and the smell of burning sun. But just getting an article published and having... 3 articles published every day was a great joy. I kept all the articles published and they became memorable memories of my life."

Coming to congratulate the devoted brainchild of journalist To Dinh Tuan, former Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thi Thu Ha also gave many compliments to her youngest brother whom she loved very much. "To Dinh Tuan always devoted himself to his profession, even though journalism activities were risky, he still lived his life to the fullest. When I was a leader, every time I sat on the stage watching journalists climbing on treetops to work, I felt sorry and admired them very much. Not to mention that each article written was a great effort, even at the risk of life. Yet To Dinh Tuan has had 30 years - an arduous journey to get to where he is today. From a son of the martial arts land of Binh Dinh, he went to Ho Chi Minh City to study at university, became a doctorate in Economics, and then became the editor-in-chief of a major newspaper, I am truly happy for him...".

Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Nien Newspaper , journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan also shared his close ties with author To Dinh Tuan: "In the past, when To Dinh Tuan was an editor of Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper, I used to send my articles to him and he was the editor. Tuan lived enthusiastically and worked with all his might to achieve serious results of his labor."

Scene of the morning exchange session on June 8 at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street

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Vice President of Vietnam Journalists Association Tran Trong Dung (left) and guests read the new book by journalist To Dinh Tuan

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Journalist Nguyen Ngoc Toan emphasized: "Meeting many guests who attended the book launch today, as Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association Nguyen Tan Phong said - proved how Tuan lived his life to the fullest with everyone. I would like to congratulate him and his colleagues from Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper ."

Right at the book launch, journalist To Dinh Tuan's family donated 100 million VND - the first contribution from the money from the book 30 Years of Journalism - to the Loving Arms program of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper.

Journalist To Dinh Tuan (born in 1974), graduated with a major in Journalism from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City (1997), a major in Law from the University of Law, Ho Chi Minh City (1998), a Master of Business Administration from the International University (IU) of the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (2011), a PhD in Business Administration from the Open University (OU) Ho Chi Minh City (2019), and a Master's degree in Political Theory (2016).

30 years of journalism, working in many positions and locations, including: Nearly 17 years at Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper (1997 - 2014); more than 4 years at the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee (now the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee).

From September 2018 to present, he is Editor-in-Chief of Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper .

He is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Journalists Association, a member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations, a member of the Executive Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam - Korea Friendship Association...

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/gia-san-bao-chi-30-nam-lam-nghe-cua-tong-bien-tap-to-dinh-tuan-185250608100751422.htm