Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen The Ky – From 2006 to 2016, he was assigned three times by the leadership of the Central Committee for Ideology and Culture, then the Central Propaganda Department, and with his associates to lead, manage and operate the Press Center. of three consecutive Party congresses. Could you tell us about your feelings when you look back on this special “hattrick” of this career? Mr. Nguyen The Ky: The X Party Congress took place from April 18-25, 2006 at Ba Dinh Hall. At that time, I was the Director of the Press Department of the Board assigned by my superiors to be the Deputy Director of the Press Center of the X Congress. The Press Center had a few deputy directors, but my job seemed “heavy”, often , even more difficult. At the 11th Party Congress, I was appointed as Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, was assigned by the Head of the Committee to be in charge of press, publishing, culture and arts work, so I was assigned the role of Director by my superiors. Director of the Press Center of two consecutive congresses, the 11th and 12th congresses. If all three congresses are counted, it is an honor, pride, and great responsibility with many unforgettable memories. Looking back at the press center’s activities in all three congresses, there are many similarities and also many differences, including difficulties and challenges. The same thing is that the Press Center of the national Party congresses is a unit set up in a certain period of time to both lead and direct press activities, direct information content, and administer the media. activities of hundreds of reporters, technicians, press staff, domestic and foreign media; on the other hand, and equally important, is to serve press agencies and journalists in terms of operations, machinery, equipment, transmission lines, food, beverage, health, security, information security… The activities of the Press Center of the National Party Congress in different terms are very urgent and bustling. Reporters must have new news, “hot” news, important news, including “on the sidelines of the Congress”. Therefore, they are tasked by the leadership of their press agency to compete with other colleagues for information in every minute, every hour… The leadership of the Congress Press Center must be very dedicated, dynamic and competent, especially to be very proactive and creative in order to successfully complete their tasks. The members of the Center have to be there almost 24 hours a day, always arriving early and leaving late. All officers and employees of the Press Center and reporters, editors and technical staff entering and leaving this place are subject to strict security control. – What about things that are not the same? The differences are: the X Party Congress is held at Ba Dinh Hall, the Press Center of the X Congress is located at 19C Hoang Dieu, a far enough distance from Ba Dinh Hall, which creates difficulties. certain when arranging groups of reporters from the Press Center into Ba Dinh Hall to work. In addition to the shared Press Pass, those entering the Congress Hall must have an Event Pass, there are about 4 different types of Event Passes. Go to the 11th and 12th Party Congress, where the Congress is held is the My Dinh National Convention Center. Accordingly, the Press Centers of both these congresses (and the ongoing XIII Congress) are located on the entire 3rd floor, to the right of the My Dinh National Convention Center (viewed from the front hall). The travel and work of reporters and technicians is much more convenient. At the 11th and 12th National Congresses, the number of domestic and foreign reporters increased sharply, approximately 700 people/each congress; The number of reporters from newspapers, radio stations, and television channels of overseas Vietnamese people was also more numerous. The Press Center of the XI and XII Congresses is arranged with an area of ​​more than 1,000 m2, 170 fixed computers, many large screens, and reporters are allowed to bring laptops. Along with the Press Release of each working day of the Congress, the Press Center also organizes important and necessary thematic press conferences. – You can mention some unforgettable memories, events or situations. Over 15 years, three congresses, there are indeed many memories, events and lessons. There are comrades and leaders of mine who are quite afraid to let our officials give interviews to foreign press. I have boldly suggested: in journalism activities, the interview is a very necessary genre, showing “real people, real things, real contexts”, please just let “our brothers” be at their own discretion. improvisation. All are based on the rules and regulations of the Press Center, higher than the regulations of the Party Congress. If we do this well, the foreign press will have more sympathy for us, see more clearly our “press freedom”, higher than the initiative and confidence of the host country’s press. Another story, before the XI Congress took place, right at the Congress’s Press Center, there were several foreign radio and television companies that proposed to operate and broadcast live on the streets of Hanoi. This is unprecedented (i.e. recording, videotaping and live streaming back to their home country and to the world). I seek opinions and policies of competent people and authorities. The answer is not, because if they lack goodwill, even they misrepresent, smear us, the consequences are unpredictable. Again, I boldly and confidently replied: Live broadcasting and broadcasting activities of newspapers, news agencies, radio and television companies in the world are a popular, modern and professional form for many decades. now on. Journalism always needs freshness, vividness, accuracy and the “real” and “objective” nature of life. For us, it’s not very common (and not very professional), but for many countries, this is the normal way of working. In order to do this, to ensure the requirements of information content, information security and safety, and working conditions, the Press Center will send a number of staff who are fluent in foreign languages ​​to accompany them. “coordinate” activities. If they violate, we speak up and ask them to comply with our regulations, our Press Law. Glad that everything went smoothly. By the 12th National Congress of the Party, this work has become much more “acquainted with the job”. – Last question, can you tell me some lessons you have learned after three times leading the Press Center of the X, XI, and XII Congresses of the Party? I have not had the opportunity to summarize in a systematic, thorough and systematic way. But something like this: The first thing is to strictly comply with the responsibility of the leadership, direction, and direction of the superiors. Secondly, I also need to be proactive, creative, dare to think, dare to do, dare to take responsibility. Third, my luck is growing up as a reporter, going through all types of newspapers and press agencies: speaking, video, print, electronic, going from local to central. From professional work to leadership position, thanks to that, I understand the wishes, requirements, difficulties and struggles of journalists like my own. Also, thanks to going out a lot, contacting, researching, working, and cooperating with many press agencies, news agencies, radio and television companies, we should understand them well, both in terms of cooperation, collaboration, and the need for exchange. change, necessary, the fight is reasonable. The fifth, which is also very important, due to experience in leadership and press management positions; research, teaching and training in journalism; At the same time, I am a hard-working person who tries to write articles and articles continuously for decades, thanks to that, I have a very good, friendly, close and close relationship with leaders of press agencies and many reporters. journalism and other fields. When needing to coordinate work, just pick up the phone “alo” to work smoothly, consensus and effectively.

Pandemic meets craft Hairdressers suffer – bicycle workshops cheer

Status: 11.06.2021 2:38 p.m.

The German trade clearly felt the consequences of the pandemic at the beginning of the year. Most of the sales fell. But there were also a few bright spots. The corona crisis has left deep marks on German craftsmanship. Some areas suffered particularly badly at the beginning of the year, while others bucked the trend and even posted gains. According to calculations by the Federal Statistical Office, sales in the craft sector fell from January to March by 7.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. That was the first time in eight years that the industry, which had been spoiled for success for a long time, posted declines. The weak development was accompanied by fewer staff. The number of employees in the skilled trades that required a license fell by 1.7 percent by the end of March.

The comparative period was hardly affected by the crisis

It should be noted that restrictions due to the corona pandemic did not begin until the end of the first quarter of 2020 and the results of the beginning of 2020 were hardly affected, the statisticians explained. There is thus a typical case of a so-called base effect. A high baseline makes declines more likely at a later point in time.

Lockdown slows demand

Crafts for private use were particularly hard hit. Here the minus was 23 percent. In this area, the hairdressing businesses marked the highest decline with minus 37 percent.

Not enough material

In construction, too, with a decline of almost 16 percent, things did not go well. “Companies have to register short-time working when the order books are full because they have no material,” the President of the Central Association of German Crafts (ZDH), Hans Peter Wollseifer, had only recently warned. The Prices for wood and other building materials have risen sharply on the world market, partly because of the great demand from China and the USA. While the food industry complained about a decline of almost ten percent, the business in confectioneries collapsed by 21 percent.

The bicycle boom drives business

The ongoing bicycle boom apparently brought the two-wheel mechanics significantly more repairs. These branches of industry achieved almost 27 percent more sales than a year ago. In addition, only roller shutter technicians and dental technicians recorded an increase in sales.

Recently, Miss Khanh Van was delighted to receive a notification from the crew that her fanpage had reached the milestone of 1 million followers. Khanh Van shared: “It is the great love that the audience has for Van. Van does not know what to say other than thank you. Van will try her best at Miss Universe, not only for Van but also for everyone.” To celebrate the fanpage reaching 1 million followers, Khanh Van revealed a set of photos in evening gowns, which she took in Vietnam. Each costume has a meaning, promoting the beauty of Vietnamese culture and people. The first design has a striking green color, the cup shape shows off the sexy bare shoulders of Miss Khanh Van. The costume is inspired by the sedge field in Vinh Long – attracting visitors with the poetic beauty of the harmoniously interwoven colors like a picture. This continues to be an evening set to help Miss Khanh Van show off her long slender legs. Design number 2 is a purple V-neck stone dress, hugging the body, incorporating a fringed stone pattern covering the skirt. With this design, Miss Khanh Van makes the most of her round 03, creating charm for every step. The design uses black tones, creating a solemn and aristocratic look with a bit of mystery for Khanh Van. Classic design, with long sleeves and high neckline but cut at the hem of the skirt, bringing the spirit of interference between classic and modern. Black is a color rarely used for evening dresses at competitions, but it will be an interesting highlight for Khanh Van if she wears this design for important activities or competitions at Miss Universe. The final evening gown was inspired by rice fields – an image familiar to generations of Vietnamese people. The designer cleverly attaches motifs to simulate the shape of a rice plant, embracing the wearer’s body curve, as flexible as a rice tree swaying in the field in the blooming season. From May 11 to 13, Khanh Van will participate in training activities. On the evening of May 13, she entered the Interview with the judges. On the morning of May 14 (at 7 a.m.), the National Costume competition took place. Semi-finals will take place on the morning of May 15 at 6 a.m., and the final will take place on the morning of May 17 at 7:00 a.m.

This photo was taken by reporter Tran Quang Minh in early 1974 at the war zone D (the Southeast). Rightmost are Ly Van Tich, followed by Nguyen Sy Thuy, Pham Cao Phong (passed away in August 2020), Vu Xuan Ban, Kim Son. In the last month of the year 1974, three reporters believed: Vu Xuan Ban was at the same class GP.10 (later Head of the editorial board in the country), Nguyen Minh Nhut (post-liberation was Editor-in-Chief of Dong Nai Newspaper) and I left based on the Propaganda Committee of the Party Committee of Ba Ria-Long Khanh province, they returned to the Propaganda Board of the Southeastern Party Committee located at the Ma Da base in Bien Hoa (Dong Nai now). Two photojournalists Vu Kim Son and Tran Quang Minh continue to stay locally to work. The road we will have to pass outside through the old forests of the East must also pass two roads: Highway 1, the section near the town of Long Khanh, Highway 20 to Da Lat, the section passing Dinh Quan district. Bien Hoa province and Dong Nai river, in the rainy season, often red water overflows the two banks, flowing quickly to the sea. This is the road where we went from the base of the “General Commune” to the TTXGP, but when it was in the dry season, the streams in the dry forest were bare and the small rivers with clear water could walk through. easy and gentle Dong Nai river, drifting quietly. The three reporters we joined with the delegation consisted of cadres from “R” back to the locality to work again, some of the provincial officials went to “R” for training. Communication led the delegation to follow the predetermined route suitable for both operation time and convenient living (safe, close to water sources …). On preparing to cross National Highway 1, the team will take the group to stop at the intersection station in the forest of Bao Binh commune (Long Khanh town), which is about 2 hours’ walk from National Highway 1. The weather was cloudy, indicating a possible end of season rain. The whole group stretching, hanging hammocks under the trees waiting for darkness will pass the highway as planned. Near the end of the afternoon, the rain began to grow heavy and gradually grew bigger and longer. In the south, the rains are usually short, but sometimes there are also prolonged rains. And this is the case. Heavy and prolonged rain, water from the high mounds flowed into a stream around the intersection station, forming a pool of muddy water. From many layers of trees, rain water poured onto the roof rose, wobbling and splashing the roof. The traffic company announced that it might pass the highway sooner, so it is suggested that everyone prepare dinner early to be ready for operation. Although the rain had not stopped yet, we quickly finished the cooking and finished our dinner, prepared everything so that we could march as soon as the communication orders were ordered. Darkness gradually covered the wet forest, the whole group set out to wade through the muddy gutter, to the edge of the forest, across the fields to plant crops and fruit trees of the people on the outskirts of Long Khanh town. It would be better to march in the rain, especially passing places like national highways, near the post, because the rain water will erase all the marks of passers-by. The whole group quietly followed the intersection to cross the fields to the highway. No one is allowed to use a flashlight because it is not far from Long Khanh town, on the top of Chua chan mountain (Ray river?) There are enemy posts. If detecting a suspicion of “Viet Cong”, they will shelling violently. However, sometimes from the top of the mountain, the enemy fired flares to help the whole crew operate more easily (with the contact they traveled many times, so they belonged to the pathway). Then the whole group also came to the side of the road. After observing and clearing landmines, the traffic force signaled to the crew to cross the highway while the rain had not stopped enough to erase all of our footprints from the field into muddy fields. The group quickly slipped into the dark in the fields north of the highway. It seemed that everything was safe and smooth, but in front of us, the stretch of Ray River passed through the field in the blinding light of flares kept by the enemy, the water overflowed on the fields. The day when the leader of the TTXPP disseminated the plan for GP.10 to the provinces, I would like to go to the Southeastern provinces because I could not swim (swim), so if I went to the Mekong Delta, the canals were crowded. will not be convenient for travel. Leaders agree. However, it is not foreseen: floods, people who can swim, can cope, and floods, sometimes even people who can swim are difficult to overcome. We were wondering, worrying about the situation due to heavy rain, extending this stretch of Ray River, when we went from “R” to the province, the water is just above knee high, now not only rising, but also fast flowing and breaking the tops of trees on both sides of the bank. Mr. Thang told the team to wait for him to find out which part of the river is convenient to hug (a compact, lightweight, waterproof backpack) and swim along the water to the other bank. Moments later, he turned and led everyone back up a bit, in the dim light of the flares, the stretch of river that the party would cross was quite empty on both sides, sparse trees. All were prepared to put their clothes (including underwear because there were no women in the group) to hold, tie and prepare to cross the river. The rain has stopped, the river is still rushing. I honestly told my associates and members of the crew that I could not swim. One opinion raised was that I took the umbrella rope (using a hammock) of many people to stretch it across the river so that I could follow it to the other bank. That’s an initiative, but it takes a lot of parachute ropes to get across the river. Mr. Bang, Mr. Nhut, many brothers in the group and I had to open the rope to reconnect the hammock. Mr. Ban looked for a tree stump on the south bank, tied the rope around his umbrella and swam diagonally down the river with his team members to the other side, looking for a firm stump that was tied tightly. I carried the cuff on my back as a float, and at the same time followed the parachute rope stretched across the fast flowing water and safely crossed the shore. Mr. Xuan Lan had to swim back to the other side to remove the parachute rope (the hammock rope of many people) and then swim again to quickly join the union. Mr. Bang had to swim back and forth three times in this river to help me. The enemy’s artillery from the top of the mountain was still firing and guarding, helping the party to quickly cross the fields to plant fruit trees soaked in rainwater to the old forest. Entering the depths of the forest when the enemy flares no longer light our way, people used flashlights to shine. The light of the light, the sound of footsteps rustling the nocturnal animals, the sound of deer and deer (mink) echoes in the distance. Late at night, we arrived at the intersection of the small stream, and everyone took advantage of the stretch, hammock and slept to regain their health for the next march the next day despite being able to walk during the day in the forest.

Fascinating history In April 1975, our army liberated the islands along the Central Coast and South Central Coast; invaded and liberated most of the islands in the Spratlys occupied by the puppet troops. In the photo: Navy Special Forces Army Corps 126 liberated An Bang island belonging to Truong Sa archipelago, on April 28, 1975. Photo: VNA broadcast On April 4, 1975, General and Commander-in-Chief Vo Nguyen Giap sent a special telegram to the Navy and Military Region 5 assigned the task of liberating the Spratly archipelago held by the Saigon puppet army. The telegram stated: “According to the instructions of the Politburo, the Standing Committee of the Military Commission assigns tasks to the Military Zone Committee, the Military Region, the High Command of the 5th Military Region and the High Command of the Navy to urgently study the plan. war and carry out all preparations so that when the opportunity arises, the Spratly Islands will be promptly liberated, considering it a very important task ”. Colonel Hoang Chien No (born 1952), former Political Chief, Military Command of Dak Doa district, Gia Lai province recounted: in 1975, I was 23 years old, holding the position of lieutenant – lieutenant Captain of Battalion 2, Company 5, Regiment 95, Military Region 5. After completing the mission of liberating Khanh Hoa, on the evening of April 10, I followed fishermen’s fishing boats from Nha Trang to the island. Travel time is exactly 4 days 3 nights to the West Song Tu Island. Our forces at that time pretended to be fishermen on a fishing boat, so during the movement they were not detected by the enemy. “Around 3 am, April 14, the directions were brought by rubber boats to bring troops close to Song Tu Tay Island. At 4:30, after hearing the gunshots in the west of the island, they all opened fire to attack. To our nose on duty, comrade Dinh Quoc Lap (former platoon leader of Battalion 2, Company 5, Regiment 95, Military Region 5) shot a B41 at the enemy’s bunker and attacked in many directions. for the enemy to panic and panic. The enemy fought back weakly, quickly surrendered, our troops destroyed and captured 33 enemies. At 5:30 a.m. on the same day, we lifted the flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam onto the flagpole on the island, asserting the sovereignty of the Fatherland, ”recalled Colonel Hoang Chien No. Sergeant Master Dinh Quoc Lap, who directly participated in the battle to liberate Song Tu Tay and was admitted to the Party on the island, said on April 24, the weather on the island is very beautiful, under the row of green coconuts on Song Tu Tay Island, with with the Party flag hanging at the trunk of the coconut tree, I was accepted and accepted into the ranks of the Communist Party of Vietnam, in the presence of my comrades who stood shoulder to shoulder.
“As the first soldier admitted on Song Tu Tay Island, at that time I was only 20 years old, it is an honor, great happiness, not a moment I forget,” said Senior Sergeant Dinh Quoc Lap. Song Tu Tay was lost, the enemy’s defenses on the Spratlys were threatened. Taking the opportunity, at 0:30 on April 25, we used two ships 673 and 641 to carry forces from Song Tu Tay Island to Son Ca Island. When 2 nautical miles from Son Ca island, this force was divided into 3 cape, preparing to land on the island. At 1:30, our army finished landing and began to reconnaissance the island. At 2:30, we opened fire to attack and destroy the enemy. Suddenly hit, the enemy resisted weakly, then ran away in panic, surrendered. At 3 o’clock on April 25, our army completely liberated Son Ca island, destroyed and captured 25 enemies, confiscated their weapons and all their equipment. After our “lightning speed” victory at Song Tu Tay and Son Ca islands, the enemy’s defenses on the islands were seriously threatened. The enemy troops on Nam Yet island panicked and fought back weakly. At the moment of chance, our forces quickly liberated the island. At 10:30 a.m. on April 27, our army completely took control of Nam Yet Island. After hearing that our army liberated Song Tu Tay, Son Ca, Nam Yet islands, the enemy troops on Sinh Ton island had wavered in panic and retreated from the morning of April 27, so our forces landed smoothly. At exactly 10:20 on April 28, we completely own the island. At 9:00 am on April 29, 1975, the last combat detachment of the 126th Commando Brigade landed to control Truong Sa island. Since then, Truong Sa island in particular and Truong Sa archipelago in general entered a new historical period, a period of battle building and maturity. Build and maintain national sovereignty The Naval Region 4 Command (Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province) inspects units throughout the Region for combat readiness. Photo: VNA broadcast Truong Sa has a part of the island in Khanh Hoa province, by the Navy forces stationed in Region 4 (Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa) to protect the strategic island waters. Over the past years, promoting the liberation of the Spratly archipelago, the Party Committee and the High Command of the Naval Region 4 have led and directed the units to promote education and grasp thoroughly for the army to grasp the situation of the mission. ; clearly identifying partners, objects and conspiracies, tricks and activities that infringe foreign sovereignty; the Party’s and State’s directing ideas, mottos and policies to deal with maritime issues. Along with that, the Naval Region 4 always attaches great importance to educating the army on the nation’s tradition of fighting the enemy and defending the country, especially the victory of liberating the Spratly archipelago. According to the Political Chairman of the 4th Naval Regional Command, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Tran Manh Chien, for the task of training, combat readiness of the unit. Agencies and units have focused on training cadres, especially those at the level of ships, companies, squadrons, battalions and the like in tactics, techniques, and command organization qualifications to improve high capacity to respond and handle complex situations that may occur. The units, especially the island block and the ship block actively trained proficient in tactics from platoon to battalion level; actively mastering new and modern technical weapons and equipment while increasing mobility training, synergies and training in complicated weather conditions … Along with that, in order to strengthen the building of the defense posture of the entire people, the solid “battle posture of the people”, the sea-coast-island connection, the Naval Region 4 maintains strict regime, order and system. ready to fight; actively organize exercises, drills, thereby supplementing and adjusting combat plans in accordance with the practical situation; promptly advise and propose to the Party Committee, the High Command of the Military Service to handle situations at sea well, not to be passive or unexpected. Chairman of the People’s Committee of Truong Sa island district, Khanh Hoa province Le Dinh Hai shared that the victory of liberating islands in the Spratly archipelago of Military Region 5, the People’s Navy of Vietnam has become a historic milestone. , is a great contribution to the Great Victory in Spring 1975. Promoting the spirit of victory to liberate the Spratly archipelago, officials, soldiers, people on the islands of the Spratly archipelago today always overcome difficulties. actively study, practice, strive to rise, be ready to fight, act as a fulcrum to firmly protect the sovereignty over the sacred seas and islands of the country. Today’s life on Song Tu Tay Island, one of the islands in the Spratly archipelago has had many innovations, said Mr. Thai Minh Khai, a householder living on Song Tu Tay Island, Truong Sa archipelago, said The heart of the Party, State and command of Khanh Hoa province, Song Tu Tay island and the hard work of the family, life here has been stabilized. The family wishes to continue living on the island and strives to train together with officials and soldiers on the island to build and firmly protect the sovereignty of the country. According to Vice Chairman of People’s Committee Song Tu Tay Nguyen The Hung Linh, the households here have stabilized their lives, actively participating in social activities, community activities on the island such as: environmental sanitation in the area. living areas, marine areas, livestock and poultry husbandry, solidarity, love, support, coordinate well with the authorities and soldiers and soldiers on the island to perform work, activities, contribute to creating peaceful island and country.