Hanoi, March 26 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Vietnamese youth to take the lead in key areas to drive national development, urging stronger dedication, innovation and a pioneering spirit in building and safeguarding the nation.

The PM made the call at a meeting on March 26 with outstanding Vietnamese youths, promising young talents and 100 exemplary Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) officials honoured with the 2026 Ly Tu Trong Award, along with representatives of the Government's HCYU.

He called on the HCYU to launch practical, effective and human-centred emulation movements, alongside concrete programmes and solutions to create favourable conditions for young people to contribute across all sectors.

The PM...