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Renowned Vietnamese mathematician Le Dung Trang passes away at 78
Professor Le Dung Trang, one of Vietnam’s most internationally recognized mathematicians, has passed away in Pau, France, on the night of November 19. He was 78.
State funeral held for former Vice Chairman of Council of Ministers Tran Phuong
A state funeral was held on October 24 in Hanoi for Tran Phuong, former Deputy Prime Minister and member of the 4th and 5th Party Central Committees.
Elder monk Thich Tu Thong passes away peacefully at age 98
Most Venerable Thich Tu Thong, a leading figure in Vietnamese Buddhism, has passed away at 98 after a life dedicated to teaching and spiritual service.
Vietnamese Buddhist Vice Patriarch Most Venerable Thich Tri Tinh passes away
Most Venerable Thich Tri Tinh, Vice Patriarch of the Supreme Patriarch Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, passed away at 4:30 am on October 8 at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City.
Former agriculture minister Le Huy Ngo passes away at 88
Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Huy Ngo passed away at 3:56 a.m. on September 16, 2025 (25th day of the 7th lunar month, Year of the Snake), at his private residence, aged 88.
Farewell to Pham Thi Thanh, a pillar of Vietnam’s theatre
People’s Artist Pham Thi Thanh, former Vietnam Youth Theatre director and pioneering female stage director, has passed away at 85.
Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, pioneer of Vietnamese surgery, passes away
Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, co-founder of Vietnam’s urology and andrology field, passed away at 102, leaving behind a lasting legacy in medical education and practice.
Vietnamese minimalist icon Le Thiet Cuong passes away at 63
Celebrated minimalist artist Le Thiet Cuong passed away at 6:55 PM on July 17 after a period of battling cancer. He was 63 years old.
Burial ceremony held for former President Tran Duc Luong in Quang Ngai
In deep mourning, participants and members of the bereaved family observed a minute of silence to bid farewell to the former President as he was laid to rest in his final resting place.
Int'l friends pay final respects to former President Tran Duc Luong
Vietnamese embassies in many countries have organised respect-paying ceremonies in commemoration of former President Tran Duc Luong, who passed away on May 20 at the age of 88.
Tributes pour in for Vietnam’s former President Tran Duc Luong
From Asia to Europe, global leaders and diplomats pay tribute to the late President Tran Duc Luong for his contributions to peace, friendship, and national development.
Final tributes paid to President Tran Duc Luong across the nation
State leaders and the public gathered in Hanoi to bid final farewells to former President Tran Duc Luong in a solemn national ceremony.
A farewell to President Tran Duc Luong, a leader of substance
The former President is remembered for his intellect, humility, and decisive leadership during Vietnam’s pivotal transformation years.
Former State President Tran Duc Luong passes away
Despite the dedicated treatment provided by the Party, the State, a team of professors and medical doctors, and the devoted care of his family, his advanced age and declining health ultimately led to his passing.
Vietnamese scientist Ho Nhan, creator of Nanocovax, dies at 59
Dr. Ho Nhan, the biotech pioneer behind Vietnam’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate, passed away from heart disease.
Vietnam’s cultural legend Huu Ngoc dies at 107
Scholar, translator, and historian Huu Ngoc leaves behind a vast legacy of cultural work.
Professor Phan Luong Cam, trailblazing scientist and PM’s widow, dies at 82
Vietnam mourns the loss of Professor Phan Luong Cam, a pioneering electrochemistry expert and wife of late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet.
