Bridge Points Around the Globe Honor Merle Ratner
On February 29, at 6:30 am (Vietnam time), a commemorative gathering for Merle Ratner took place simultaneously in New York City (USA) and across over 100 virtual platforms around the globe. Among the participants joining the event remotely from Hanoi were Nguyen Ngoc Hung, Vice President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, and numerous individuals from the Vietnamese community.
National Flags at Half-Staff for the State Funeral of Our Beloved Party Leader
The nation grieves as the country’s flag flies at half-mast across state offices and public buildings. A solemn stillness has fallen upon the land as all entertainment and sports activities have been paused out of respect for the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The two-day state funeral, commencing on July 25, will be a time of reflection and remembrance for a leader whose impact will forever echo through the annals of history.
The People of Ho Chi Minh City Honor the Life of Party Leader Nguyen Phu Trong
Hordes of mourners assembled at the Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Vietnam’s bustling Ho Chi Minh City on a sombre July 22nd. They united to honour the life and legacy of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who had passed away three days prior in the nation’s capital, Hanoi.
The Nation Grieves: Vietnam Pays Respects as Flags Fly at Half-Mast
National flags across Vietnam are at half-mast as the country mourns the loss of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. The two-day state funeral honors the life and legacy of the esteemed leader, who passed away in Hanoi on July 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Vietnam grieves and pays its respects to the man who dedicated his life to the nation’s progress and development.