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PAN's journalist Nguyen Hong Hai (C) receives the first prize for his article about the researchers of the first “Made-in-Vietnam” SARS-CoV-2 test kit |
The writing contest, launched in May 2019, has received over 200 entries from journalists, reporters, and collaborators nationwide. These writings highlight significant activities of people from all walks of life, including war veterans, cadres working in remote and mountainous areas, doctors, nurses, scientists, troops, and young people on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first prize was presented to an article about the researchers of the first “Made-in-Vietnam” SARS-CoV-2 test kit. The organizers also presented two second, three third, and ten consolation prizes to other outstanding articles.
Addressing the event, Senior Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics spoke highly of the contest and other creative and effective programs that boost the “following and studying President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morals and style” movement.
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An art performance at the event |
He expressed his delight to know that there are more articles on military troops who have taken the lead in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and in fire fighting and search and rescue missions. He emphasized that these articles will help beautify the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and consolidate people’s trust in the Party, State, military and the close military-civilian ties.
General Phuong hoped that the 12th contest will continue the tradition of encouraging more good deeds and role models in following President Ho Chi Minh’s good example, thereby improving the quality of the work of protecting Party’s ideological foundation and enhancing the fight against slanderous allegations from hostile forces.
At the program, the audience was entertained with impressive art performances that celebrated the Party, the people, the military, and the country’s love and respect for Uncle Ho.
Translated by Mai Huong