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Composer Thao Giang, who revived Hanoi's blind buskers' singing, passed away

Composer Thao Giang, who had made many contributions to traditional music, especially xam singing, passed away on October 24. He was 76 years old.

People's Artist Diep Lang draws his last breath in US

After going through a long time of physical suffering due to illness, People's Artist Diep Lang drew his last breath at about 6 a.m. on March 11, 2023 in the US at the age of 82.

Meritorious artist Vu Linh passes away at age of 65

Meritorious artist Vu Linh, known as the “king” of cai luong (reformed opera), passed away at his home at the age of 65 after many years of severe illness.

Government Deputy Inspector General died of stroke

Mr. Tran Van Minh, Deputy Inspector General of the Government, was confirmed to have passed away due to a stroke on the morning of March 4.

Farewell to the daydreaming wordsmith

Translator Duong Tuong has passed away at the age of 91.

Thai Thi Lien, Vietnam's matriarch pianist and pedagogue, passes away

Thai Thi Lien, one of the founders of Vietnam's National Academy of Music, passed away on Tuesday peacefully at her home at the age of 106, her son Tran Thanh Binh said.

Veteran actor Tran Tien passes away, aged 86

Tran Tien, a veteran artist of Vietnamese theatre, passed away on January 22 at the age of 86.

Former chairman of the Vietnam Musicians Association Trong Bang dies aged 91

Professor Trong Bang, who was granted People’s Artist title and former chairman of the Vietnam Musicians Association, passed away on November 21 at the age of 91.

Teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky writing with feet passes away

This morning, 75-year-old teacher Nguyen Ngoc K, who inspired many generations of students with his determination to rise up in life, passed away at his home in Thu Duc City.

Tham Thuy Hang-legendary actress passes away at 82

Star Tham Thuy Hang, a symbol of the beauty of Southern Vietnam's cinema in the period before 1975, passed away at her home in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, at the age of 82.

AFC, AFF send condolences for death of former VFF Chairman

After receiving the confirmed information on the death of former Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Chairman Le Hung Dung, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) sent letters of condolence to VFF.

Road accident leaves HCMC’s permanent vice chairman dead

The permanent vice chairman of HCM City, Le Hoa Binh, died in a car accident that happened early this morning on an expressway linking HCMC and the Mekong Delta, according to Tuoi Tre newspaper.

Former SEA Games champion swimmer dies aged 33

Former Southeast Asian (SEA) Games swimming champion Nguyen Huu Viet has died this morning at the age of 33.

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Cam passes away at 93

The General died at 2.30pm on August 19 at Military Hospital175. The memorial service will be held on August 23 at the funeral home of the Ministry of Defense in Ho Chi Minh City.