Journalism & media management in Vietnam in the post-Soviet context: opportunities, challenges and achievements

This article analyzes the development of journalism and media management in Vietnam in the post-Soviet context, specifically from 1991 to the present. Characteristics of journalism and media management in Vietnam are discussed along three major phases: the pre-Doi Moi [Renovation] period when journalism was primarily considered a weapon for class struggle and was heavily influenced by the Soviet model; the transitional period post-Doi Moi during which journalism became a public forum in response to citizens' information needs, and the digital transformation era marked by the proliferation of social media. The article then delves into notable opportunities, challenges, as well as prominent achievements in Vietnam’s current journalism and media management landscape.