HUFLITers “learn” how to approach international news with Tuoi Tre News

The special report session “Approaching International News through Tuoi Tre News” was organized to help students enhance their skills in accessing, analyzing, and selecting international information effectively, thereby developing critical thinking and the ability to evaluate global issues from multiple perspectives.

With over 35 years of experience in international news, including 24 years at Tuổi Trẻ Newspaper, journalist Nguyễn Thanh Liêm has served as an editor and Head of the International Section, and currently holds the position of Editorial Secretary, overseeing international news and Tuổi Trẻ’s online platform. The speaker graduated from the Lille School of Journalism (France) and brings extensive experience ranging from field reporting to newsroom editing, covering both Vietnamese-language news and English-language portals.

At the seminar, journalist Nguyen Thanh Liem guided HUFLIT students through a “global current affairs map” using a professional, in-depth, and objective journalistic approach. The presentation focused on prominent international issues today, such as the Russia – Ukraine conflict and its geopolitical repercussions, as well as the U.S. imposing tariffs on Vietnam. He also shared how reputable newsrooms, including Tuoi Tre News, handle and report international news according to principles of objectivity and accuracy, ensuring the Vietnamese perspective is represented and all information is thoroughly verified before publication.

The atmosphere on the 6th-floor auditorium heated up as HUFLIT students actively asked questions and interacted with the speaker about distinguishing fake news from real news, how to avoid being “misled” by agenda-driven media, and career opportunities in international journalism. Journalist Nguyen Thanh Liem also openly shared honest and objective insights, helping students broaden their thinking and prepare to step confidently into the vast world of information.

Through the insights shared by a seasoned journalist, the program not only provided valuable professional knowledge but also inspired students to actively explore, analyze, and critically evaluate information in a smart and multidimensional way. The organizers hope that this seminar serves as a precious opportunity for HUFLIT students to develop critical thinking, information literacy, and civic awareness in the digital age. In doing so, students gain a deeper understanding of the role of journalism as well as the responsibility each individual holds in accessing, processing, and sharing information.