A New Chapter Begins: NTQ Joins Hands to Digitize The Legacy of Vietnam’s Press History

On June 24 in Nam Dinh, NTQ officially partnered with renowned press collector Mr. Nguyen Phi Dung to launch the press archive digitization project. The event was successfully held with the attendance of numerous representatives from media, press, and broadcasting agencies. This milestone marks a significant step forward in applying modern technology to preserve and archive Vietnam’s invaluable press heritage through the ages.

Mr. Nguyen Phi Dung, recognized by the Vietnam Records Organization as the largest collector of printed newspapers issued in Vietnam from the late 19th century to the present day, currently holds over 400,000 press publications, including more than 100 newspaper titles published before 1954. With the desire to preserve and share this cultural treasure with future generations, he collaborated with NTQ to develop a comprehensive plan to digitize this immense archive, enabling easier access for scholars, researchers, and history enthusiasts.

To fulfill this aspiration, NTQ will provide advanced archival solutions that go far beyond simply scanning and uploading documents. The digitization system will integrate AI-powered tools capable of automatically identifying pages, restoring torn or damaged parts, and converting the content into searchable, accessible digital data. In the future, the system is expected to handle curved or bound pages without the need to disassemble the original materials.

“When we first started exploring solutions, we found high-end German scanning machines that could technically handle the job. However, it might take more than billions to purchase this system, while taking a long time to deliver. Therefore, we decided to make our. Therefore, we decided to set up our scanning machines and develop the software ourselves. After successfully testing with over 1,000 issues and receiving approval from Mr. Dung, we believed that there were numerous opportunities to establish more similar systems. According to our plan, we aim to complete the entire newspaper digitization project by September 2, 2026,” shared Mr. Bui Duc Chuong, NTQ co-founder and project lead, in an interview with Vietnamnet.”

As the project’s technology partner, NTQ is honored and proud to contribute its digital expertise to preserving a precious part of the nation’s cultural and historical legacy. This initiative highlights how technology can serve as a bridge between the past, present, and future. We hope this effort not only plays a key role in forming sustainable heritage preservation models but also introduces new, inclusive ways to preserve and share Vietnam’s rich traditions with generations to come.