Ninety-six university valedictorians honored
VGP - A ceremony to honor 96 valedictorians from Ha Noi-based universities was held in Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on October 10 night.
The event was jointed held by the Ha Noi Municipal Party Committee, the municipal People's Council, the municipal People's Committee, and the Hanoi Youth Union.
This is the 21st year that Ha Noi honored valedictorians from tertiary establishments in the city, demonstrating the city's attention to education.
This year, the city honored 96 outstanding valedictorians, including 43 men and 53 women, divided by majors: engineering; management - culture - society; economy; pedagogy; pharmacy; and armed forces.
Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh said the valedictorians are potential young officers of the city in particular and the country at large. They are also typical examples of young, creative and dynamic intellectuals who are also active in scientific research, startups and community activities.
The municipal Party Committee and authorities have issued policies to attract and nurture talents for the development of the capital city. The city is working together with the Ministry of Justice on a draft revised law on the capital city, which will include specific policies to attract and use talents.
The valedictorians vowed to uphold the national tradition of keening to learn while contributing to the city's innovation and development in all socio-economic areas in order to achieve the goal of rapid and sustainable development, toward a green, smart, modern city with high competitiveness in the country and the region.
Over the past time, a total of 2,156 valedictorians were honored. After being commended, many individuals have had initial success in their careers, contributing positively and effectively to the overall development of the capital and the country./.