VietNamNet Bridge - Five anti-corruption activists are to be honoured for their contribution in the anti-corruption fight at the National Patriotic Emulation Congress held today.

This event will be held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi with over 1,500 eminent delegates in the Patriotic Movement lanched by the Vietnam Fatherland Front. 

The Office of Central Steering Committee on Anti-corruption held a meeting with five individuals who are to be honour for their part in stopping anti-corruption from occurring in Hanoi. It is the first time these individuals will be honoured at the National Patriotic Emulation Congress.

Specifically, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, who unmask many wrong things relating to land deals around West Lake development in Hanoi. In addition, newspaper reporters, Phan Thi Thanh Huong, successful identify certain mistakes made during his investigations.

According to the Office of Central Steering Committee on Anti-corruption, corruption remains a pressing and complicated matter, as it affects many sectors and branches at various levels. Continuing to carry out the ‘fight against corruption’, in a persistent and resolute manner, is the key in stopping corruption, said the Office. Many people have been brave in the attempt to stop corruption; some of them have sacrificed their lives.

On the same day, Tran Thi Ha, Chairwoman of the Central Emulation and Rewards Councils and Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee met the city’s delegations who will join the 8th National Patriotic Emulation Congress.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Quan said, The 8th National Patriotic Emulation Congress is one of the most important events with participation at various levels and sectors in all social life.

In HCM City, patriotic emulation campaign helped accelerate the city's socio-economic development. In 2010, although the country’s economy still faced many difficulties, HCM City continues to lead other cities, in various sectors of the economy, with an increase of 11.8 percent in GDP.

In recent years, HCM City has more outstanding individuals and organizations when the patriotic emulation campaign connects closely with the ‘Study and follow Ho Chi Minh's moral example’ campaign.