Khanh Hoa News: Honoring tradition, embracing future

On May 1, 2025, a new chapter began for the province’s media when Khanh Hoa Newspaper merged with Khanh Hoa Radio and Television Station to establish Khanh Hoa News, uniting all 4 press formats: print, electronic, radio, and television. Its continued growth is fueled by pride in its rooted tradition and a steadfast belief in the future.

Provincial leaders explore the modern broadcast van of Khanh Hoa News.

Early voice in press history

On the 50 years of Khanh Hoa News, late General Secretary Do Muoi sent a congratulatory letter, saying "As one of the earliest local Party newspapers published in our country, Khanh Hoa Newspaper, after half a century of construction and development, has made important contributions to the revolutionary cause of Khanh Hoa people."

In mid-April 1946, at the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee's expanded conference in Dai Dien Dong Village (Dien Khanh District), the provincial leaders focused on the urgent need to establish a newspaper of the local Party Committee to support the resistance effort. One year later, in April 1947, Khanh Hoa News, originally named Thang Newspaper, published its first edition in Hon Du war zone, Khanh Vinh District, marking the emergence of Khanh Hoa Province's revolutionary press.

During the two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism, depending on historical periods, the original Thang Newspaper underwent several name changes: Thong Tin (1951 - 1954), Gio Moi (1954 - 1956), Khanh Hoa Giai Phong (1965 - 1975). After the Great 1975 Spring Victory, the newspaper entered a new era, accompanying people in building socialism across the newly liberated homeland. In November 1975, Phu Khanh Newspaper emerged from Khanh Hoa Giai Phong and Phu Yen Giai Phong, following the merging of Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa into Phu Khanh Province.

In July 1989, Phu Khanh Province was divided into two provinces, Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen. Khanh Hoa Newspaper published its first issue on July 1, 1989, continuing to uphold tradition while closely reflecting local life and political priorities. The newspaper gradually increased its weekly publication to 4 times a week by 2001, 5 times a week in 2005 and then 6 times a week with 12 pages since April 2, 2009.

Half a century marking radio and television

On April 3, 1975, Khanh Hoa Radio Station was officially established and made its first broadcast. This was an important milestone, marking the emergence of an official information channel in the province. On December 15, 1976, with the support of the local government and Ho Chi Minh City Television, the construction and re-broadcasting of Nha Trang Television was completed on the basis of the old station that existed before 1975.

During 19 years (1975 - 1994), Khanh Hoa Radio and Nha Trang Television operated independently, taking on separate roles in providing information. Khanh Hoa Television (KTV) was officially merged and established on January 1, 1995, combining Khanh Hoa Radio Station and Nha Trang Television Station. Over the past 30 years, KTV has expanded in both scale and quality, achieving significant milestones in broadcasting.

Since 2012, KTV has been broadcasting 24 hours a day on television and 18 hours and 30 minutes on radio. Through a system of relay stations and radio and television stations, along with more than 137 radio stations, KTV's radio and television waves have covered more than 95% of the province. During that time, KTV has focused on investing in facilities and technology. KTV's programs were broadcast on many platforms such as Vinasat 2 satellite, AVG, MyTV, SDTV, HTVC, FPT Play, Viettel Internet cable TV, along with live streaming on its website.

Khanh Hoa News radio crew on the opening ceremony of the 2025 Sea Culture and Tourism Festival and "Nha Trang Say Hi" show.

Keeping pace with evolving journalism trends

According to journalist Thai Thi Le Hang, Editor-in-Chief of Khanh Hoa News, after the merger (from May 1, 2025), Khanh Hoa News will continue advancing its digital transformation strategy, focusing on upgrading the newsroom convergence for all 4 types of press formats: Television, radio, print and online; promoting investment in modern technology; applying artificial intelligence (AI) to the production of press products; digitizing data; developing social networking platforms; developing a highly interactive information ecosystem; prioritizing cyber security, exploring sustainable media economic models, etc.

These strategies position Khanh Hoa News to thrive in the modern media landscape, keeping pace with evolving trends in multimedia and multi-platform journalism, while upholding journalistic integrity, accuracy and credibility.

Based on the newsroom convergence, since 2023, Khanh Hoa News has continued to upgrade and promote multimedia and multi-platform products, change the new interface and put into operation a common software system for both print and electronic newspapers and editorial management, enabling the digitalization of diverse content platforms: Video, Infographic, E-Magazine, Podcast, etc. together with updates on social outlets such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X, Spotify, Zalo... As a reliable media outlet, Khanh Hoa News mirrors the pulse of the province across political, economic, and social dimensions.

According to the first release of results of digital transformation maturity index for Vietnam’s press agencies in 2023 by the Center for Supporting Digital Transformation of Press (Press Authority under the Ministry of Information and Communications, presently the Ministry of Science & Technology), Khanh Hoa News ranked third in the group of local press agencies nationwide in terms of digital transformation maturity. One year later, Khanh Hoa News achieved excellence and ranked first in the group of 62 local press agencies in terms of digital transformation maturity. 

Since late 2018,  Khanh Hoa News has officially broadcast HD high-resolution television to enhance the audience experience. In addition, it has also expanded content distribution channels through OTT platforms such as: VieON, HTVC, FPT Play, ClipTV, VTVgo, MyTV, VTVCab ON, catering to the interests and information needs of audiences across the nation.

Khanh Hoa News is oriented toward producing high-quality radio and television broadcasts that actively contribute to the development of Khanh Hoa Province, following the Resolution of the 18th Provincial Party Congress, term 2020 - 2025 and the Resolution No. 09 by the Politburo on the construction and development of Khanh Hoa Province to 2030 vision to 2045. Alongside applying technology in professional work, journalists at Khanh Hoa News are also enhancing their expertise and digital skills to meet multimedia journalism demands in the digital age.

Nearly 80 years from Thang Newspaper to Khanh Hoa Newspaper and half a century of building and developing Khanh Hoa radio and television is a glorious journey. Today, with both opportunities and challenges, Khanh Hoa News, driven by a remarkable tradition and a strong sense of responsibility, is writing a new inspiring chapter.

G.D
Translated by N.T