Vietnam honors 20 young people for spreading kindness, resilience and community spirit

THE HANOI TIMES — The Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation has named 20 recipients of the “Inspiring Youth” Award 2025, honoring outstanding young people in fields such as culture, education, healthcare, national defense and technology.

Many of them are familiar figures admired by the public.

Singer Hoa Minzy, whose real name is Nguyen Thi Hoa, stands out among this year’s honorees.

In March 2025, she released a music video titled Bac Bling to express her love for her hometown, the northern province of Bac Ninh. The video became the fastest in V-pop history to reach 200 million views, achieving the milestone in just 81 days after its release on social media platforms.

In August 2025, Hoa launched another video titled Noi Dau Giua Hoa Binh (Pain Amid Peace), the main soundtrack for the war-themed movie Mua Do (Red Rain). The video has gained 26 million views on YouTube, while Mua Do became the highest-grossing Vietnamese film ever, earning nearly VND714 billion (US$27 million) after one month in theaters.

Alongside her musical success, Hoa has devoted much of her time to charity work, supporting children and people in need. She and her fan community have raised billions of dong to help victims of floods and natural disasters. Her example encourages kindness, empathy and generosity among young people.

Another inspiring figure is Mua A Thi, Head of Hang Pu Xi Village in the northern mountain province of Dien Bien. He has worked tirelessly to help local residents abandon outdated customs, apply science and technology to farming and improve their living standards.

The 26-year-old village head acted decisively and bravely to ensure the safety of all 72 families with 380 people during a flash flood that struck the area in early August 2025. His story reflects the determination and dreams of ethnic minority youth striving to bring positive change to remote communities.

Miss Intercontinental 2022 Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, now Executive Director of Miss World Vietnam 2025, is known for her intellect and confidence, she has led many projects promoting education, environmental protection and charitable fundraising.

With her compassion and sense of duty, she represents a generation of young Vietnamese who are dynamic, knowledgeable and devoted to serving their communities.

Para-athlete Vu Tien Manh has trained relentlessly, surpassed his limits and won medals in international competitions despite physical challenges, bringing pride to the country. Hanoi People’s Committee Chairman Tran Sy Thanh awarded him a certificate of merit for his achievements.

The “Inspiring Youth” Award 2025 aims to recognize young individuals who spread positivity and compassion through their actions. The 20 outstanding honorees reflect the spirit of service and empathy that defines Vietnam’s youth.

Each recipient will receive a certificate of merit, a trophy and a prize of VND10 million ($400) in recognition of their contributions to society.

The award ceremony will take place in Hanoi on October 10–11, 2025, during the “Inspiring Youth” Gala.

Over the past eight years, the program has honored 192 young Vietnamese whose stories of perseverance, kindness and dedication continue to inspire the nation’s development.