78th anniversary of Khanh Hoa Newspaper (April 26, 1947 - 2025):

Khanh Hoa Newspaper: Proud of 78 years of construction and development

Khanh Hoa Newspaper originally named Thang Newspaper published its first edition in Hon Du war zone, Khanh Vinh District in April 1947 marking the emergence of Khanh Hoa Province's revolutionary press.

Khanh Hoa Newspaper reporters who won the 2023 Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Building Journalism Award pose with provincial leaders.

Emerging in the war zone

According to the memoirs of revolutionary veterans, namely Nguyen Minh Vy, Ly Van Sau, Vo Van Sung... in the book “We Make Khanh Hoa Newspaper” published 25 years ago, on April 26, 1946, at the Open Conference (Dien Khanh), Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee issued a resolution to establish Thang Newspaper as its official publication.

After a year of preparation, in April 1947, the newspaper made its debut in the Hon Du war zone. Thang paper was first printed using lithography and published 2-3 issues per month, each consisting of 4 pages with about 600-700 copies. Despite the harsh conditions, the newspaper still spread widely among the masses. Initially, the Thang Newspaper consisted of only 5 staff led by Nguyen Minh Vy. To have such a publication, there was a great effort from the revolutionary compatriots.

Stone steles for engraving were taken from Dien Khanh; white paper, ink and printing rollers were taken from Nha Trang City. Gasoline and oil kept in bamboo tubes were carried to the resistance zone to run the generator for newspaper production. The printed issues were then brought to the districts and Nha Trang City.

Progress through hardships

During the two wars, the newspaper's name changed many times from “Thong Tin” (1951 - 1954), Gio Moi (1954 - 1956), Khanh Hoa Giai Phong (1965 - 1975) and then Phu Khanh Newspaper merged from Khanh Hoa Newspaper and Phu Yen Newspaper following the unification of Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa into Phu Khanh Province in late 1975.

Readers explore Khanh Hoa Newspaper at the Spring Newspaper Festival 2025.

The newspaper quickly adapted to the new mission, closely reflecting local life and promptly propagating the Party's guidelines. In particular, Khanh Hoa Newspaper initiated the Central Highlands Party Newspaper Conference in 1983, paving the way for a traditional press activity in the region.

In 1989, Following the re-establishment of Khanh Hoa Province, Khanh Hoa Newspaper resumed publication with two issues per week. The launch of Khanh Hoa’s Sunday edition and the expansion of its distribution network marked significant steps forward in its development.

Firm steps forward

Entering the 21st century, Khanh Hoa Newspaper has constantly innovated from 3 issues/week to 6 issues/week with 12 pages/issue. Its online version formerly known as Khanh Hoa News Portal made its debut in 2003 and became among the first newspapers in the Central Highlands to have news portals. Its news portal was then officially upgraded into Khanh Hoa News Online on the occasion of Khanh Hoa Newspaper’s 70th anniversary in 2017.

The newspaper has developed as a multimedia platform with updated stories, clips, photo reports, e-magazines, podcasts, etc. Since late 2024, Khanh Hoa News Online has opened TV columns “New Day” and “Today's Issues”, and built a content ecosystem on Fanpage, YouTube and TikTok, further expanding its audience reach.

Khanh Hoa Newspaper has continued innovating and enhancing its quality, covering political, economic, cultural, and social aspects towards the goal of making Khanh Hoa become a centrally-run city by 2030 according to the Politburo's Resolution No. 09 on the construction and development of Khanh Hoa Province till 2030 with a vision till 2045; towards the decade of advancement and a new era of national growth.

Apart from its main professional tasks, Khanh Hoa Newspaper has also contributed greatly to charity with several practical and meaningful activities for the vulnerable. In 2024 alone, Khanh Hoa Newspaper has connected and mobilized businesses organizations and individuals to fund the construction of 5 houses worth VND435 million in total for poor households in the province. Through its charity box, Khanh Hoa Newspaper offered more than VND550 million to help 7 people suffering from severe diseases and financial hardship.

From Thang Newspaper in the past to Khanh Hoa Newspaper today is a remarkable 78-year journey of development and progress. Khanh Hoa Newspaper staff have consistently fulfilled their duties with dedication and effort, ensuring the publication remains a worthy voice of the Party Committee, Government and people of Khanh Hoa.

The tireless efforts of Khanh Hoa Newspaper over the past 78 years have been recognized by the Party and State with many noble awards, including the Third-Class Independence Order in 2007, First-Class Labor Orders, etc.

Honored and proud, the Khanh Hoa Newspaper staff uphold a cherished tradition, continuously enhancing their qualifications and professional ethics dedicated to modernizing the newspaper, strengthening its connection with the people, and contributing to the sustainable development of the province.

Over the years, Khanh Hoa Newspaper has continuously won many high awards at the Khanh Hoa Provincial Press Awards, Khanh Hoa Provincial Press Awards on Party Construction; the National Press Awards and the National Press Awards on Party Construction. The newspaper has also won the Impressive New Year Special Edition Cover Award many times at the National Press Festival. In terms of digital transformation maturity, Khanh Hoa Newspaper ranked third in 2023 and first in 2024 in the group of local press agencies.

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Translated by N.T