9 exemplary young citizens honored at the ceremony (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)

The honorees included Tôn Thất Vĩnh, a student at the Vietnam University of Science, who has had impressive results in information technology contests. Vĩnh has authored or co-authored 6 science articles published in international magazines.

Secretary of the city’s Youth Union Pham Hong Son praised the honorees for following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.

Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City's Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan called on young citizens to contribute more creative initiatives to boost e-government and help build a smart city.