Vietnam Television inaugurates program production center

Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (3rd from R) cuts the ribbon at the opening ceremony  of the program production center, Hà Nội, September 7, 2011 – Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

The event is of great significance for the Vietnam Television to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the first television program broadcast in Việt Nam (September 7, 1970 – September 7, 2011). 

The inauguration of the PPC marked the completion of the first step in the first phase of the US $385 million project to advance the Vietnam Television in line with regional and global standards.

Funded by the Japanese Government with ODA source, the PPC covers an area of 32,000 m2 with nine film studios and one audio studio.

Gov’t chief Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (1st from L) visits the PPC monitor center, Hà Nội, September 7, 2011 – Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc

Addressing the opening ceremony, PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng hoped that Vietnam Television would emerge to become a powerful and prestigious communication group.

Mr. Dũng recommended the national television broadcaster early map out development strategy and plans for the 2015-2020 period.   

The Government chief also noted the importance of better program quality, timely and accurate news production, training of talented staff in order to create social consensus and reinforce national unity./.

By Hương Giang