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Former VNA deputy general director passes away at 81
Nguyen Duy Cuong spent decades in leadership at the Vietnam News Agency, honored with major awards for his contributions to journalism.
Journalist Nguyen Duy Cuong during his lifetime__Photo: VNS/VNA

Journalist Nguyen Duy Cuong, who had previously served as standing deputy general director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Editor-in-chief of Vietnam Law & Legal Forum magazine, passed away in Hanoi on September 29.

Born in 1945 in Hanoi’s Phu Dong commune, he devoted his career to the national news service, rising to senior leadership positions and chairing the VNA Journalists’ Association.

Over the years, he was honored with the Second-Class Labor Order, the Second-Class Resistance Order and the Medal for the Cause of Journalism. He was also awarded the 45-year Party Badge in recognition of his long Party membership.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at the National Funeral Hall, 5 Tran Thanh Tong street, Hanoi. Visitation is scheduled from 9am to 10.30am, followed by the memorial service and burial procession.

Cremation will take place at the Hoan Vu Crematorium in Van Dien, with burial at his hometown cemetery.- (VNS/VLLF)

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