On Wednesday afternoon, the Da Nang Newspaper held a ceremony at the meeting hall of the municipal People's Council, 42 Bach Dang street, to mark 55 years since its first issue was published and to receive a Second-class Labour Medal awarded by the State President.

Da Nang People’s Committee Chairman Huynh Duc Tho highlighted the great efforts of the Da Nang Newspaper over the past 55 years, and said that the organisation has deserved its stated role as ‘The voice of the Party, Government, and people of Da Nang City' during the period.

Chairman Duc Tho (third, left) presenting an emulation flag from the Prime Minister to the editors of the Da Nang Newspaper

The city leader said that the newspaper has become actively involved in publicising the guidelines and policies of the Party, the State, the Government and the city during its progress.

He remarked that the newspaper has become a ‘spiritual food’ and an indispensable information channel for local residents.

In addition, the newspaper has always introduced to its readers important political and socio-economic issues relating to the local Party, Government and residents in an appropriate and honest manner.   It has also joined efforts with the local authorities and residents for the benefit of the city’s progress.

Chairman Duc Tho took the opportunity to praise the newspaper for its significant efforts in providing its readers with multi-dimensional information about the strong and weak points of local businesses, organisations and individuals.  This has helped the city’s leaders to gain a comprehensive view of the locality in order to effectively adjust its guidelines and policies, and take suitable measures to boost the city’s socio-economic development.