History

Nhan Dan newspaper, the Central Organ of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the voice of the Party, State and people of Vietnam, published the first issue on March 11, 1951 in the War Zone of  Viet Bac during the anti-French Resistance War.

Nhan Dan newspaper continues the traditions of Thanh Nien (the Youth) newspaper which was founded by President Ho Chi Minh and published its first issue on June 21, 1925 and its successors Tranh Dau (the Struggle ), Dan Chung ( the People), Co Giai Phong ( the Liberation Flag), Su That ( the Truth).

* Leaders in different periods:

Mr Truong-Chinh and Mr To Huu once were the former chairmen of Nhan Dan newspaper.

* Editor-in-chiefs:

·        Tran Quang Huy ( 1951-1953)

·        Vu Tuan (1953-1954)

·        Hoang Tung (1951 and 1954-1982)

·        Hong Ha (1982-1987)

·        Ha Dang (1987-1992)

·        Huu Tho (1992-1996)

·        Hong Vinh (1996 - 2001)

·        and Dinh The Huynh (from 6-2001).

Nhan Dan newspaper has friendly and co-operative ties with numerous newspapers in the world.

Nhan Dan newspaper has always been on the frontlines of national construction and defence, serving as the voice of the Party and State and a reliable forum of the people during the two struggles for national liberation and reunification and in the renovation process for the target of "a prosperous people, a strong country and an equitable, democratic and civilised society."

During over 20 years of the renovation process launched by the Communist Party of Vietnam at its Sixth National Congress in 1986, Nhan Dan newspaper has contributed to disseminating and encouraging the implementation of the Party's guidelines and the State's policies and laws. It has also focused on reflecting the people's opinions, aspirations, initiatives and will and at the same time participating in reviewing and perfecting the renovation policy.

Publications

Currently, Nhan Dan newspaper has five different kinds of publications including Nhan Dan daily, Nhan Dan weekend, Nhan Dan monthly, Vietnamese Nhan Dan Online and English Nhan Dan Online.

Nhan Dan Daily has a circulation of about 220,000 copies per day.

Nhan Dan Weekend has 16 pages and 110,000 copies per issue. Copies are printed in Hanoi and transferred by air, train and vehicle to localities throughout the country.

Nhan Dan Monthly features 48 pages and 130,000 copies per issue which are printed at two Hanoi-based printing houses and transported to other localities by air, train and vehicles.

Nhan Dan Online

On June 21, 1998, Nhan Dan Online was officially launched in the internet, becoming Vietnam's first official electronic newspaper at www.nhandan.org.vn and www.nhandan.com.vn.

Both Vietnamese and English versions receive 800,000-1,000,000 turns of visitors per day.

Head office

·        71 Hang Trong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

·        Tel:  84-4-8254231/8254232 

·        Fax: 84-4-8255593

·        Email: toasoan@nhandan.org.vn

                         Nhan Dan Online:

   + Computer unit:       84-4-8289808/8289490

   + Vietnamese editing unit:   84-4-8289432

   + English editing unit:   84-4-8246561

   +  Email:       nhandandientu@nhandan.org.vn

   + Head of department: songha@nhandan.org.vn    

Nhan Dan Monthly:         

         + Editing unit:                  84-4-8288113/9289147

       +  Email: nhandanhangthang@nhandan.org.vn

Nhan Dan Weekend:

         + Editing unit:                 84-4-8246553/8255672

         +      Email:               toasoan@nhandan.org.vn

Domestic representative offices

In Ho Chi Minh City:

·     40 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 3

·     Tel:                                      84-8-8296876

·     Fax:                                     84-8-8296887

The office is being upgraded and temporarily located at:

·         112 Tran Quoc Toan, Ward 7, District 3, HCM City

·         Tel:                                      84-8-8296876

·         Fax:                                                84-8-8296877

In Da Nang:

·     No 2, Tran Quy Cap Street

·     Tel:                                  84-5113-822533

·     Fax:                                 84-5113-886217

In Can Tho:

·     11B, Hung Vuong,

·     Tel:                                    84-710-812652

·     Fax:                                   84-710-821338

Representative offices abroad

On August 21, 1997, the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam allowed Nhan Dan newspaper to open its permanent offices in Paris (France), Beijing (China) and Bangkok (Thailand).

In France

      *  Representative Office of NhanDan Newspaper

           Tel:                                          0033149370541

           Fax:                                         0033148332088

           Head of Representative Office:

           Mr HUY THANG                      

           Mobi:                                        0033662139883

1376, Boulervard Edouard Vaillant, 93300 Aubervillers, Paris, France

In Thailand:

 *  Representative Office of NhanDan Newspaper

            Tel:                                            006626419866

            Fax:                                           006626419867

            Email:                    nhandanbkk@yahoo.com

          Head of Representative Office

            Mr THANH GIANG

            Mobi:                                      0066894880113 

322/173, Yu Charoen, Soi 14, Asoke-DinDaeng Rd, Huay Khwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10320

In China:

      Representative Office of Nhan Dan Newspaper

            Tel:                                        00861065699132

            Fax:                                       00861065699131

            Email:                nhandanbk@yahoo.com.cn

            Head of Representative Office:

            Mr HAI NAM                       

            Mobi:      008613911180679                                Room 9F, Building B, Wan Hao International Apartment.No.5 Ling Tong Guan,Yong An Li, Chao Yang District, Beijing, China, 100022

Printing houses

Nhan Dan newspaper is printed at eight printing houses in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nghe An, Da Nang, Can Tho, Binh Dinh, Dak Lak and Dien Bien to distribute to localities nationwide. A number of copies are delivered abroad.

Distribution

Nhan Dan copies are delivered through two channels: the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group and retail sale network. In 1996, as many as 57.85 million copies were issued and reached a total of 82.74 million copies in 2007.

Distributing section:

Head:                                        84-4-8252735

                                                  0903457444

Email:                                       lannhandan@gmail.com

Advertisement:

Since July 1, 2003, Nhan Dan newspaper has produced a four-colour advertisement supplement attached to the daily issues. The insert is printed at three printing houses in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City and then distributed to political, economic and commercial centres and industrial zones in over 20 cities and provinces.

Advertisements on Nhan Dan publications are divided into different kinds: ads featuring announcements, management, administration, product launches and trademark and service promotion.

Nhan Dan Weekend and Monthly are expected to provide more forms of ads. These publications are companions of businesses and localities and are familiar to readers.

Nhan Dan newspaper and its publications have seen constant improvement and increase in circulation. It has been always a reliable partner and companion of businesses, agencies and people of all strata.

Nhan Dan newspaper continues to attract more advertising, co-ordinating with others to organise events in printed publications and on both Vietnamese and English versions of its e-newspaper in the forms of logos, promotion stories, banners and strip-ads. 

For advertisement, please contact:

Head of Ads unit:                                    84-4-8256351

Fax:                                                         84-4-8289811

Email:                                         huongbnd@gmail.com

Ads and circulation at representative offices:

Ho Chi Minh City

·     40 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 3

·     Tel:                                      84-8-8296876

·     Fax:                                     84-8-8296887

The office is being upgraded and temporarily located at:

·         112 Tran Quoc Toan, Ward 7, District 3, HCM City

·         Tel:                                      84-8-8296876

·         Fax:                                                84-8-8296877

In Da Nang:

·     No 2, Tran Quy Cap Street

·     Tel:                                  84-5113-822533

·     Fax:                                 84-5113-886217

In Can Tho:

·     11B, Hung Vuong,

·     Tel:                                    84-710-812652

·     Fax:                                   84-710-821338