14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Hanoi honors another ten exemplary citizens

Anh Kiet - Linh Long

Oct 03, 2020 / 10:24 PM

Hanoi will pay more attention to people directly engaged in good deeds while stepping up communications to expand the “Good persons, good deeds” movement.

Hanoi’s authorities held a ceremony on October 3 to honor ten exemplary citizens of the capital city in 2020, praise good persons, good deeds and outstanding entrepreneurs, Kinh Te & Do Thi reported.

Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue and Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Chu Ngoc Anh attended and presented the title of elite citizen in 2020 to the ten outstanding residents.

Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue and Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Chu Ngoc Anh present the title of elite citizen in 2020 to ten outstanding citizens. Photo: Thanh Hai

In each stage of Vietnam’s development, the patriotic emulation movements in the capital city have renewed. The most prominent feature is “Good persons, good deeds” movement, which has been carried out for 28 years and become a tradition.

In the time ahead, Hanoi will commend more people directly engaging in good deeds while stepping up communications to expand the “Good persons, good deeds” movement.

This is also an opportunity for Hanoi to recognize efforts of all levels, sectors, businesses and people of the capital.

The following are the ten elite citizens of the capital in 2020:

1. Mr. Vu Oanh, former member of the Politburo, former head of the Central Committee for Mass Mobilization.

2. Prof. Dr. Le Ngoc Canh, former deputy director of Cultural Research Institute - Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.

3. Poet Vu Quan Phuong, former chairman of the Hanoi Union of Literature and Arts.

4. Prof.Dr. Nguyen Quang Ngoc, director of the Hanoi Center for Learning and Development.

5. Doctor Nguyen Trung Cap, deputy director of the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases.

6. Mr. Nguyen Duc Truong, teacher of Da Ton Secondary School in Gia Lam district.

7. Mr. Doan Van Tien, security manager of Yamaha Motor Vietnam Co., Ltd.

8. Lt. Gen. Pham Hong Cu, former deputy director of the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army, deputy commander in politics of Military Region 2.

9. Ms. Luu Thi Pham, citizen of Hoang Xa village, Hoang Kim commune, Me Linh district, Hanoi.

10. Mr. Le Duc Hung, police chief of Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi.

Hanoi kicked off tunnel construction at busy intersection

03 Oct, 16:06

The tunnel is a key project to deal with congestion at one of the busiest intersections in Hanoi and help to complete the capital city’s transport infrastructure.

Hoan Kiem Walking Street - exemplary in cultural space creation: EU ambassador

07 Nov, 18:03

With a large under-30 population and rapid urbanization, Vietnam offers a large market for the creative industry to grow.

Hanoi Times Weekly podcast - January 24

This week, we spotlight leadership continuity at the 14th National Party Congress, marked by celebrations across the capital, alongside Hanoi’s governance pilots, digital metro upgrades, green tourism initiatives, food safety drives, cultural events and student innovation shaping the city’s future.

24 Jan, 08:26 PM

Hanoi strengthens communication to promote Vietnamese goods in domestic market

Hanoi authorities are intensifying communication and outreach for the “Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods” campaign, aiming to strengthen domestic production, boost consumer confidence and ensure Vietnamese products maintain a leading presence in the capital’s retail market.

21 Jan, 11:00 AM

Hanoi trade unions launch Tet markets with high-quality, affordable Vietnamese merchandises

Ahead of the Lunar New Year 2026, Hanoi’s trade unions are launching a series of welfare initiatives, including zero-dong booths and discounted Tet markets, to help workers purchase quality Vietnamese goods while reducing financial strain during the festive season.

21 Jan, 04:54 AM

Regional delicacies draw Tet buyers but face hurdles in Hanoi retail networks

Hanoi supermarkets expand Tet offerings of regional specialties, but stable supply, safety compliance and traceability remain critical challenges.

20 Jan, 06:39 PM

Hanoi’s craft villages find new life in the creative economy

From village workshops to global showcases, Hanoi’s craft villages are reinterpreting tradition through creativity, turning cultural identity into economic value and strengthening domestic consumption at home and abroad.

20 Jan, 03:48 PM

Young voices carry confidence and responsibility as 14th National Party Congress begins

At the opening of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, young delegates across Vietnam express confidence, responsibility and expectations for breakthrough policies shaping the nation’s next development phase.

19 Jan, 07:58 PM

Hanoi ready to lead 14th Party Congress vision

Hanoi enters the 14th National Party Congress with renewed confidence after a year of major administrative reforms and strong economic gains, positioning the capital to play a pioneering role in implementing the congress’s new strategic directions nationwide

19 Jan, 01:49 PM

Work starts on US$612 million elderly healthcare complex in Hanoi

The complex project is designed as a multi-functional center with high-quality medical services, education and clinical training, scientific research and comprehensive elderly care.

18 Jan, 09:51 PM