Outstanding scientists honoured with title, order State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 22 handed over the “Labour Hero in the Renewal Period” title to the family of late Professor, Academician Vu Tuyen Hoang, former Secretary of the Party delegation to and President of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA).
The honour was also given to Professor Hoang Chuong, Director of the Centre for Research, Conservation and Development of Traditional Culture at VUSTA.
On this occasion, several former VUSTA leaders also got the Independence Order.
In his remarks, Phuc attributed Vietnam’s achievements to great contributions of generations of Vietnamese people, including scientists.
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The honour was also given to Professor Hoang Chuong, Director of the Centre for Research, Conservation and Development of Traditional Culture at VUSTA.
On this occasion, several former VUSTA leaders also got the Independence Order.
In his remarks, State President Phuc attributed Vietnam’s achievements to great contributions of generations of Vietnamese people, including scientists.
Late Professor, Academician Hoang’s creation of drought and flooding-tolerant rice varieties is significant to Vietnam – an agriculture-based country hard hit by climate change, helping it ensure food self-sufficiency and export, he said.
State President Phuc hailed Professor Chuong’s contributions to preserving and promoting traditional culture, which, the State leader described as an invaluable asset of the nation.