On April 23, the Ho Chi Minh City Committee for Overseas Vietnamese decided to award certificates of merit to 50 overseas Vietnamese who have made many contributions to the construction and development of Ho Chi Minh City, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

The list includes many Vietnamese scientists, experts, businessmen, and intellectuals living and working in many countries such as France, Japan, the US, Australia, Singapore, etc. Specifically including:

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha (1930 - 2020), Vietnamese in France (posthumously awarded). He once held the position of General Secretary of the Overseas Vietnamese Union in France, initiated many patriotic cultural and artistic activities and actively supported the resistance war. After returning to Vietnam, he became Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly and Head of the Overseas Vietnamese Committee of Ho Chi Minh City (the predecessor name of the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City).

Dr. Nguyen Tri Dung (1948 - 2024), Vietnamese in Japan (posthumously awarded). He was an economic development expert, worked at the United Nations and was the founder of Tri Dung Business School - one of the first private schools in Vietnam to train in business administration. He also founded Minh Tran Company and the "Vietnam Dream" program, connecting overseas Vietnamese resources for the country. In 2015, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Government for his contributions to promoting Vietnam - Japan relations.

Dr. Nguyen Tri Dung spoke at the meeting with outstanding overseas Vietnamese organized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on January 7, 2023.

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Dr. Nguyen Chanh Khe (1952 - 2020), Vietnamese in the US (posthumously awarded). He is a typical overseas scientist in the field of high technology, having worked at large corporations such as Kodak and Hewlett-Packard (USA). He returned to Vietnam in 2002, working as Director of the R&D Center of Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park. He and his colleagues successfully developed the first domestic carbon nanotube material. He left a great mark in technology transfer and training of young Vietnamese scientific human resources, with more than 60 international patents.

Dr. Do Tan Si (1942 - 2024), Vietnamese in Belgium (posthumously awarded). He is a doctor of nuclear physics, and taught at the National University of Mons. During his time studying and working in Belgium, he actively participated in the patriotic movement, founded the Association of Students and Patriotic Overseas Vietnamese in Belgium, and published the Liberation newspaper to support the resistance war against the US. After 1975, he continued to contribute to overseas Vietnamese affairs, held the position of Vice President of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City and was a member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for many terms.

Prof. Dr. Dang Luong Mo, a Vietnamese living in Japan, is a professor at Hosei University in Tokyo. He is the founder and senior advisor of the Integrated Circuit Design Research and Education Center (ICDREC); former advisor to the Director of Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Professor Vo Van Toi, Vietnamese in the US, Assistant to the Board of Directors and Development of Science and Technology in the field of health and life, International University - Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Professor Ton Anh Tran, Vietnamese in Australia, Director of the Orthopaedic Trauma Center, Monash Health Hospital, Monash University, Dandenong, Melbourne, Australia.

Professor Luong Van Hy, Vietnamese in Canada, lecturer at the Faculty of Anthropology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, honorary lecturer - Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Professor Tran Hai Linh, Vietnamese in Korea, member of the 10th Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (2024 - 2029), Chairman of the Vietnam - Korea Business and Investment Association (VKBIA).

Professor Nguyen Xuan Nhung, a Vietnamese in Germany, scientific collaborator, cooperative lecturer at the Eye Hospital, runs the German-Vietnamese ophthalmology cooperation program.

Professor Duong Nguyen Vu, a Vietnamese living in France, is the founding director and chairman of systems science at the John von Neumann Institute, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City.

Professor Nguyen Van Tuan, a Vietnamese in Australia. He is a professor at the University of New South Wales (Australia), Director of the Garvan Osteoporosis Research Institute - Australia.

Professor Vu Minh Khuong, Vietnamese in Singapore, lecturer at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Dr. Tran Ha Anh, Vietnamese in France, former Head of the Overseas Vietnamese Science and Technology Club.

Dr. Vo Ta Han, Vietnamese in the US, expert in finance - banking and business administration.

Dr. Vo Ta Han is famous for his book donation program to universities in Vietnam. He brought back the first 1,500 books when Vietnam was still under the US embargo.

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Dr. Luong Bach Van, Vietnamese in France, former President of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City.

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thien Tong, Vietnamese in Australia, former Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology - Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Dr. Nguyen Dinh Uyen, Vietnamese in the US, lecturer at the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications - International University - Ho Chi Minh City National University.

Dr. Nguyen Quoc Binh, Vietnamese in Canada, former Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Biotechnology Center.

Dr. Nguyen Duc Thai, Vietnamese in the US, expert in cytology and genetics.

Dr. Vo Hong Duc, Vietnamese in Australia, Director of the Center for Business, Economics and Resources Research of Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Quoc Bao, Vietnamese in France, lecturer at Ton Duc Thang University.

Ms. Ngo Pham Tran, a Vietnamese in Taiwan, is a member of the Executive Committee of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese. She is also the founder and Honorary President of the Association of Overseas Vietnamese Intellectuals in Taiwan.

Dr. Do Van Dung, Vietnamese in Japan, former Chairman of the Vietnam - Japan Business Club.

Mr. Nguyen Do Dung, a Vietnamese living in Singapore, is an expert in the field of urban planning and design.

Mr. Johnathan Hanh Nguyen, Vietnamese in the US, Chairman of the Imex Pan Pacific Group.

Mr. Johnathan Hanh Nguyen gave his opinion at the meeting with outstanding overseas Vietnamese organized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on January 7, 2023.

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Mr. Nguyen Hong Hue, Vietnamese in Australia, Permanent Vice President and General Secretary of the Association of Overseas Vietnamese Entrepreneurs, Member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of District 4.

Dr. Nguyen Huu Le, Vietnamese in Canada, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Truong Minh Software Solutions Company Limited.

Dr. Nguyen Thanh My, Vietnamese in Canada, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mylan Group.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc My, Vietnamese in Australia, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vabis Group.

Mr. Ong Cam Minh, Vietnamese in Hong Kong, General Director of Sieu Thanh Joint Stock Company.

Mr. Phan Thanh, Vietnamese in Canada, former Chairman of the Association of Overseas Vietnamese Enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mr. Quach Hung Tong, Vietnamese in the US, General Director of Hai Minh Company Limited.

Mr. Lam Chi Thien, Vietnamese in Australia, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of IMC Group.

Ms. Huynh Thi Lan Phuong, Vietnamese in the US, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Waste Treatment Company Limited.

Ms. Le Thi My Chau, Vietnamese in the US, Chairwoman of Vinafirst Company.

Mr. Steve Bui, Vietnamese in Japan, Chairman of Delta E&C Group.

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Luan, Vietnamese in Australia, founder and CEO of Global Trade Links Company Limited; Vice President of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese.

Mr. Vo Thanh Dang, Vietnamese in Singapore, Vice President of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese, Vice President of the Association of Overseas Vietnamese Entrepreneurs, Intercharm international trade consultant, Ken Thieng mental health expert.

Ms. Tran Tue Tri, a Vietnamese in Singapore, co-founder and advisor of Vietnam Brand Purpose.

Mr. Luong Xuan Hoa, Vietnamese in Thailand, Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Udon Thani (Thailand).

Venerable Thich Nu Gioi Tanh, Vietnamese in Korea, President of the Vietnamese Buddhist Association in Korea, Director of the Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center in Korea.

Mr. Tran Tu Nghia, French expatriate, former President of the Association of Vietnamese in France.

Ms. Tran Thi Chang, Vietnamese in Malaysia, President of Malaysia - Vietnam Friendship Association.

Mr. Nguyen Thai Hong, Vietnamese in Thailand, Member of the Executive Committee of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese; Vice President of the Vietnam - Thailand Friendship Association, Head of the Lao - Thai Overseas Vietnamese Liaison Committee.

Mr. Duong Van Chanh, Vietnamese in the US, Member of the Executive Committee of the Association for Liaison with Overseas Vietnamese, Head of the Overseas Vietnamese Liaison Committee of District 11.

Ms. Duong Thi Kim Dung, Vietnamese in the US, Head of the Overseas Vietnamese Liaison Group, Ward 5, District 3.

Mr. Nguyen Van Cong, Vietnamese in France, bridge and road construction engineer, founding member, former Head of VK Group.

Ms. Huynh Nguyen Truc (Jeanne Huynh), Vietnamese in France, President of the Association of Retired People and Volunteers for Social Security Development Cooperation (Arebco).

Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thong, a Vietnamese in Australia, a dancer, founded Hoang Thong Global Dance Art Training Event Organization Company Limited.

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