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Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
President Tharman, SM Lee send condolence letters to Vietnam after death of former president
Vietnam's former president Tran Duc Luong died on May 20 at the age of 88 after an illness. PHOTO: AFP President Tharman, SM Lee send condolence letters to Vietnam after death of former president SINGAPORE - President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong sent condolence letters to Vietnam's leaders on May 26, following the death of the country's former president Tran Duc Luong. Mr Luong died on May 20 at the age of 88 after an illness, reported Viet Nam News . He served as Vietnam's president from 1997 to 2006 . 'On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of former president Tran Duc Luong,' President Tharman wrote to his counterpart, President Luong Cuong. Mr Tharman noted that Mr Luong had 'served his country with steadfast determination during a time of profound transformation for Vietnam'. He added that the late Vietnamese leader had helped to steer his country in the aftermath of Doi Moi, or a series of market reforms in 1986, seeing Vietnam through the Asian financial crisis of 1997, and 'its integration into Asean's structures' after it became a full member in 1995. 'His contributions were immense, and will be remembered,' said Mr Tharman. SM Lee wrote to Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, remembering his introductory visit to Vietnam in December 2004 where he met Mr Luong as then Prime Minister of Singapore. 'President Luong was a statesman who devoted his life to serving his country,' said SM Lee. 'Under his leadership, Vietnam advanced steadily along its reform path and deepened its engagement with Singapore and the rest of the region. He played a crucial role in laying the foundation for the enduring trust and friendship between our two countries. His legacy will be remembered.' Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
President Tharman, SM Lee send condolence letters to Vietnam after passing of former president
Vietnam's former president Tran Duc Luong died on May 20 at the age of 88 after an illness. PHOTO: AFP President Tharman, SM Lee send condolence letters to Vietnam after passing of former president SINGAPORE - President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong sent condolence letters to Vietnam's leaders on May 26, following the death of the country's former president Tran Duc Luong. Mr Luong had died on May 20 at the age of 88 after an illness, reported Viet Nam News . He served as Vietnam's president from 1997 to 2006 . 'On behalf of the people of Singapore, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of former President Tran Duc Luong,' President Tharman wrote to his counterpart, President Luong Cuong. Mr Tharman noted that Mr Luong had 'served his country with steadfast determination during a time of profound transformation for Vietnam'. Mr Tharman added that the late Vietnamese leader had helped to steer his country in the aftermath of Doi Moi, or a series of market reforms in 1986, seeing Vietnam through the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997, and 'its integration into Asean's structures' after it became a full member in 1995. 'His contributions were immense, and will be remembered,' said Mr Tharman. Mr Lee wrote to Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, remembering his introductory visit to Vietnam in December 2004 where he met Mr Luong as then-Prime Minister of Singapore. 'President Luong was a statesman who devoted his life to serving his country,' said Mr Lee. 'Under his leadership, Vietnam advanced steadily along its reform path and deepened its engagement with Singapore and the rest of the region. He played a crucial role in laying the foundation for the enduring trust and friendship between our two countries. His legacy will be remembered.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Barnama
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Anwar Expresses Condolences Over Passing Of Former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences following the passing of former President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong. Anwar said the late Tran Duc Luong served during a defining period in Vietnam's history, helping to uphold the spirit of the Doi Moi (economic) reforms with quiet resolve. 'As Deputy Prime Minister and later as President, he played a steady role in guiding the nation through change, ensuring that progress was matched by stability and a clear sense of direction.
Daily Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Anwar expresses condolences over passing of former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Tran Duc Luong died at 10.51 pm on Tuesday (May 20) at his residence in Hanoi after a period of illness. He was 88. Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences following the passing of former President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong. Anwar said the late Tran Duc Luong served during a defining period in Vietnam's history, helping to uphold the spirit of the Doi Moi (economic) reforms with quiet resolve. 'As Deputy Prime Minister and later as President, he played a steady role in guiding the nation through change, ensuring that progress was matched by stability and a clear sense of direction. 'On behalf of the Government and people of Malaysia, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Vietnam,' Anwar posted on Facebook. Tran Duc Luong died at 10.51 pm on Tuesday (May 20) at his residence in Hanoi after a period of illness. He was 88. He served as Deputy Prime Minister from September 1992 to August 1997 and as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from September 1997 to June 2006. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Anwar expresses condolences over passing of former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences following the passing of former President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong. Anwar said the late Tran Duc Luong served during a defining period in Vietnam's history, helping to uphold the spirit of the Doi Moi (economic) reforms with quiet resolve. 'As Deputy Prime Minister and later as President, he played a steady role in guiding the nation through change, ensuring that progress was matched by stability and a clear sense of direction. 'On behalf of the Government and people of Malaysia, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Vietnam,' Anwar posted on Facebook. Tran Duc Luong died at 10.51 pm on Tuesday (May 20) at his residence in Hanoi after a period of illness. He was 88. He served as Deputy Prime Minister from September 1992 to August 1997 and as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from September 1997 to June 2006.
