Mr. Pham Tan Cong - Chairman of Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) awarded VCCI's Emulation Flag to Business Forum Magazine

For three decades, the Business Forum, now known as the Business Forum Magazine, has worked relentlessly to establish itself as a credible journal, a key source of information, and an invaluable pioneer, creative force, and companion to the business world. Journalist Nguyen Linh Anh, Deputy Editor-in-Chief in charge of the Business Forum Magazine, echoed same concerns.

Mr. Nguyen Linh Anh emphasized: "Throughout the 30-year journey, under the meticulous guidance of the Party, the State, VCCI, and various Committees and Ministries, as well as the strong development of the entrepreneurial community, representing Vietnam's businesses through VCCI, the Business Forum Magazine recognized this historical opportunity to assert its position and stature." Its goal was to become a premier media firm at the forefront of writing and arranging large-scale events for entrepreneurs and corporations.

Mr. Tran Thanh Lam - Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education awarded the Certificate of Merit to Business Forum Magazine

Three decades of creativity and development

Since its foundation on November 5, 1993, and the publishing of its first issue on January 15, 1994, the Business Forum Newspaper (now the Business Forum Magazine) has reached key milestones in its inheritance, development, and inheritance.

In accordance with Prime Minister's Decision No. 362/QD-TTg dated April 3, 2019, regarding the development and management plan for the national press until 2025, the Business Forum Newspaper model was transformed into the Business Forum Magazine model, which incorporated three other VCCI media agencies: the Vietnam Business Forum, the Cultural Magazine of Entrepreneurs, and the World Photo Magazine, and began operations on April 1, 2020. The Business Forum Magazine's organizational structure and human resources were quickly streamlined as a result of this transition.

Despite the prevailing economic environment, the Business Forum Magazine's leadership and team effectively used innovative thinking, using collective strength to discover ways to improve content quality and assure employee well-being.

Journalist Nguyen Linh Anh, Deputy Editor-in-Chief in charge of the Business Forum Magazine

The Business Forum Magazine has every reason to be pleased and excited as it looks back on a path of incredible building, lively development, and success. These 30 years symbolize a period loaded with feelings, thoughts, contemplation, and aspirations—a period in which every officer, editor, and reporter committed themselves to encouraging progress, even during the most difficult periods.

A new journey ahead

The Business Forum Magazine's 30-year journey matches the establishment and growth of Vietnam's business community during the reform period, according to Mr Pham Tan Cong, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). Throughout this trip, the magazine has been a trustworthy companion, actively helping to the growth of entrepreneurs and enterprises.

Following the Party Central Committee's Resolution No. 41 on establishing and promoting the role of the Vietnamese business community in the new time, the Business Forum Magazine must continue its creative efforts in the next phase. It must successfully serve as VCCI's media agency and the voice of the entrepreneurial community and firms. The magazine must become Vietnam's leading economic media organization, promoting ethical business practices, fostering a favorable investment and business environment, and driving the strength of the business community and entrepreneurs, thereby contributing to the country's economic development.

With this critical role comes the Business Forum Magazine's ecosystem, which consists of four basic principles that serve as its foundation: the Communication Ecosystem, Event Activities Ecosystem, Startup Ecosystem, and Business Development Service Ecosystem. These basic beliefs bear the magazine's distinct signature on its journey of development, maturity, and future orientation.

In the near future, the Business Forum Magazine will closely monitor Party Central Committee Resolution No. 41 and execute the leadership and direction offered by VCCI in its report to the 7th Congress. The magazine strives to be a major media empire, helping and working with the growth of enterprises.

The Business Forum Magazine's reporters and editors take great satisfaction in their work. The footsteps of yesterday may be found on today's path, which includes newspapers, publications, and events from the North, Central, and South areas. The Business Forum Magazine's 30th anniversary represents togetherness and inventiveness. These accomplishments are not only sources of pride, but also incentives and tools for each individual and the Business Forum Magazine team to pursue new opportunities.

Each officer, reporter, and editor has viewed the Business Forum Magazine as an extended family during the past 30 years. As a result, each individual lives, connects, works, and innovates for the growth of their "big family" in the spirit of Unity, Creativity, Innovation, Intelligence, and Humanity. Success is not a destination, but rather a journey. The adventure of passion and commitment that is Business Forum Magazine continues. These contributions will be recognized, protected, treasured, and promoted throughout perpetuity.