Lists of 20 outstanding, promising young Vietnamese announced
The 10 outstanding young Vietnamese and the 10 promising ones in 2020 have been chosen and announced by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and the award council.
Hoang Tuan Anh (centre), born in 1985, Director of the HCM City-based Vu Tru Xanh Joint Stock Company, is among 10 outstanding young Vietnamese in 2020. He is one of the two persons honoured in the field of social activities (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🥀 – The 10 outstanding youngVietnamese and the 10 promising ones in 2020 have been chosen and announced bythe Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and the award council.
The exemplars come from nine areas, namelylearning, scientific research – innovation, labour and production, business –startup, national defence, security and order, sports, culture and arts, andsocial activities.
There aren’t any nominees in the category ofstate administrative management this year.
Among the outstanding young Vietnamese, Doan LeHoang Tan, born in 1987, Deputy Director of the Centre for Innovative Materials& Architectures at the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, washonoured in the field of scientific research – innovation.
He designed and created a spongy andbiodegradable nano-material capable of carrying anti-cancer agents to tumoursin a precise manner and controllably releasing drug, helping to limit sideeffects and improve the effectiveness of drug during the cancer treatmentprocess.
Tan has had 30 articles published on prestigiousscience magazines in the world.
Doctor Tran Anh Tu, born in 1989, from thedepartment of infectious disease control at the National Institute of Hygieneand Epidemiology, was named a role model in labour and production thanks to hisactive participation in the COVID-19 fight.
He obtained prominent achievements in theresearch and application of science – technology to analysing epidemiologicalinformation to help with contact tracing for COVID-19.
The honoree in the business – startup categoryis Pham Ngoc Anh Tung, born in 1989, CEO of FoodMap – an e-commerce platformlinking farmers with small- and medium-sized producers and consumers.
FoodMap successfully raised 500,000 USD infunding from the Singaporean-based early-stage venture capital firm WavemakerPartners last year.
Meanwhile, Hoang Tuan Anh, born in 1985,Director of the HCM City-based Vu Tru Xanh Joint Stock Company, is one of thetwo exemplary persons in the field of social activities.
He made use of exiting machinery to invent ricedispensers, also called “rice ATMs”, and “face mask ATMs”, which have provedeffective in the COVID-19 combat./.
The Vietnamese Embassy in France on September 19 held a meeting with young Vietnamese expatriates who contributed to the success of a recent programme calling for support to victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in the homeland.
The third forum of young Vietnamese intellectuals across the globe, themed Vietnam in 2045, took place on November 21 with the participation of 206 people under 35 in Vietnam and overseas.
Two films with opposite styles have been joining the LA Shorts Film International Festival 2020 in the United States and are open for free until the end of this month.
Some 72 percent of 1,200 Vietnamese youngsters and adolescents said they believe that in the next 15 years things will get better than they were before 2019, while 37 percent said they plan to run their own business, according to a report released recently by the British Council.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Hoang Tuan Anh (centre), born in 1985, Director of the HCM City-based Vu Tru Xanh Joint Stock Company, is among 10 outstanding young Vietnamese in 2020. He is one of the two persons honoured in the field of social activities (Photo: VNA)
