Hanoi, April 22 -- The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Press Awards 2025 have offered a comprehensive reflection of the agency's renewed dynamism, professional dedication and aspiration for innovation amid intensifying competition from social media and digital platforms. Taking place in a year marked by major national milestones, the awards highlight the evolving role of mainstream journalism in a rapidly changing information landscape. A notable feature of this edition is the significant rise in both the number and diversity of entries across all categories. News and feature submissions increased by 31% compared to 2024, while commentaries and in-depth reports surged by over 50%. Video entries grew by more than 30%, alongside sustained partici...