Ten outstanding young faces of Vietnam announced

Journalist Phung Cong Suong, Deputy Edito-in-Chief of Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper, speaks at the jury's meeting on March 4 (Photo: VNA)

The young faces were chosen from 20 nominees through secret votes.

They are Nguyen Le Thao Anh (study category); Dr. Nguyen Trong Hieu (scientific research category); Luu Duc Phong and Ho Xuan Vinh (production); Vu Gia Luyen (business - startup); Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Tien Duy (defence); Captain Le Xuan Nam (security and order); Nguyen Huy Hoang (sport); Doctor Do Doan Bach (social activities); Miss Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien (culture and art).

Alongside, the jury also selected nine Vietnamese potential young faces in 2021.

Earlier on February 14, the organising board announced the list of 20 nominees for the awards, whose names were put on an online vote from February 16 to March 3 at www.tainnangtrevietnam.vn.

An award ceremony is slated for March 26 in Hanoi.

This year’s winners will each receive a cash prize of 50 million VND (2,190 USD).

The annual Vietnam Outstanding Young Faces Award is presented to 10 youngsters under 35 with excellent performances in their areas over the year./.

VNA