Vietnam Allocates Over VND834 Billion for National Contribution Honorees

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In celebration of significant national milestones, Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong has announced an allocation exceeding VND834 billion (approximately US$32 million) to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation. This initiative aligns with the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, and the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's founding on September 2, 2025.

The tribute will provide monetary gifts of VND500,000 each to individuals who engaged in revolutionary activities before January 1, 1945, leading up to the pivotal August Revolution of that year. The initiative extends to wounded and sick veterans, heroic Vietnamese mothers, and heroes of both the People's Armed Forces and Labor Heroes acknowledged during resistance wars.

Additional beneficiaries include those involved in resistance efforts, individuals impacted by Agent Orange/dioxin who are eligible for state support, and former revolutionaries, resistance fighters, and prisoners of war. Family members of fallen soldiers, particularly families with multiple martyrs, and those responsible for maintaining memorial altars for martyrs without surviving relatives, are also recognized.

The distribution of these gratitude payments coincides with the national Reunification Day celebrations on April 30. This entire monetary tribute is funded by the central government budget, following a government decree, to ensure that the sacrifices and contributions of these individuals are duly acknowledged and remembered in line with Vietnam's rich history of resilience and unity.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-04-28