Vietnam mission to UN opens funeral book for President Tran Dai Quang
Vietnam’s mission to UN opens funeral book for President Tran Dai Quang
Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations held a ceremony to pay tribute to President Tran Dai Quang and opened a funeral book from September 24 through September 25 (local time).
Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations pays tribute to President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s permanent missionto the United Nations held a ceremony to pay tribute to President Tran Da꧑iQuang and opened a funeral book from September 24 through September 25 (New York time).
Large numbers of overseas Vietnamese, ambassadors andrepresentatives from delegations to the UN, international organisations in NewYork and local officials came to the mission’s headquarters to pay respect tothe Vietnamese President. The heads of State and Government along with seniorofficials of many countries, who are in New York for the high-level meeting ofthe 73rd UN General Assembly,also paid tribute to President Tran Dai Quang. Writing in the funeral book, the guests expressed deepcondolences to the Government and people of Vietnam over the death of theVietnamese President.
The people and government of Cuba will always rememberPresident Tran Dai Quang for his contribution to strengthening the historicalties between the two countries, President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel wrote.
President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel pays tribute to President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA)
On September 24, the UN flied the flag at half-mastin tribute to the Vietnamese President. Earlier on September 21, the UN GeneralAssembly held a minute’s silence to remember President Tran Dai Quang. The same day, the UN Secretary-General AntonioGuterres presented his deepest sympathies to the President’s family and to theGovernment and people of Vietnam.
“A friend of the United Nations and animportant promoter of Vietnam’s development, President Quang will be longremembered in his country and beyond,” the statement issued by the UN SecretaryGeneral spokesperson said.
President Tran Dai Quang passedaway at 10:05am on September 21 in Hanoi 🌼at the age of 62 due to serious illness.-VNA
As a National Assembly deputy of the Ho Chi Minh City delegation, President Tran Dai Quang left good impression on local voters as a leader who was close to the people.
Sen. Lieut. Gen. To Lam, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, has highlighted President Tran Dai Quang’s contributions to the cause of protection of security and order of Vietnam in an article written in commemoration of the leader.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Vietnam’s permanent mission to the United Nations pays tribute to President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA) 
President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel pays tribute to President Tran Dai Quang (Photo: VNA) 
