HCM City honours Doi Moi architect with photo exhibition
Serving as CPV General Secretary during the early phase of Doi Moi, Nguyen Van Linh led the Party in issuing critical resolutions and policies that decisively advanced the country’s renewal process. His leadership steered the nation through tough times and set it on a path to “a prosperous people, a strong nation, and a just, democratic, and civilised society”.
Hanoi (VNA)ಌ – A photo exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Nguyen Van Linh, a revered leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) who spearheaded the Doi Moi (renewal) policy, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 1, coinciding with his 110th birth anniversary.
The five-day event, hosted by the municipal Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, and the municipal chapter of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, showcases 100 photos divided into two main sections.
The first section portrays Linh as a staunch communist fighter in the southern resistance, including his leadership as Secretary of the Saigon-Cho Lon-Gia Dinh Party Committee, Secretary of the Southern Region’s Party Committee and a member of the Central Office for South Vietnam. The second focuses on his role as the mastermind behind Doi Moi - Vietnam’s renewal policy, which reshaped the nation’s economy and society.
The photos offer a vivid window into Linh’s revolutionary career, particularly his strategic guidance during the 1968 Tet Offensive and the 1975 Spring Offensive, which culminated in the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification.
As Secretary of the municipal Party Committee, he championed grassroots-driven reforms, piloting innovative models that reshaped urban governance and economic policy. Known for his independent thinking and bold approach, he laid the foundation for breakthroughs in management and economic renewal.
Serving as CPV General Secretary during the early phase of Doi Moi, he led the Party in issuing critical resolutions and policies that decisively advanced the country’s renewal process. His leadership steered the nation through tough times and set it on a path to “a prosperous people, a strong nation, and a just, democratic, and civilised society”.
The exhibition also paints his humble lifestyle, honesty, and close connection with the people, presenting him as a shining example of unwavering dedication and loyalty to the country and its citizens.
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On the same morning, a delegation led by standing Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thanh Nghi paid a floral tribute and offered incense to the late leader at the Lac Canh Cemetery in Linh Trung ward./.
Late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh, born Nguyen Van Cuc and also known as Muoi Cuc, was born on July 1, 1915, in Hanoi (his hometown was Yen Phu village, Giai Pham commune, Yen My district, Hung Yen province). Over nearly 70 years of revolutionary activity, he consistently exemplified the qualities of a true communist — absolute loyalty to the nation and filial devotion to the people. A distinguished student of President Ho Chi Minh, he was a highly respected leader of the Party, State and people, and a trusted friend of international comrades.
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