Do Muoi

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Đỗ Mười's achievements are defined by his unwavering dedication to the Vietnamese revolution and his pivotal role in shaping the nation's modern economic landscape. As one of the longest-serving leaders in Vietnamese history, he guided the country through the critical transition from a centrally planned economy to a market-oriented system without collapsing the state. His legacy is enshrined in the official history of the CPV and Vietnamese education systems, where he is celebrated as a model of integrity and selflessness.

AwardsĐỗ Mười was honored extensively within Vietnam and by international communist movements for his service. He received the Ho Chi Minh Prize, the Hero of the People's Armed Forces title, the Order of Ho Chi Minh, and the Order of Independence. He was granted a state funeral on October 7, 2018, at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi, attended by the highest levels of the Vietnamese government and foreign dignitaries.

Honours & Distinctions

State Funeral

Government of Vietnam·2018

Granted a state funeral at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh Prize

Vietnamese Government·Unknown

Awarded for contributions to national liberation and construction

Hero of the People's Armed Forces

Vietnamese Government·Unknown

Title awarded for meritorious service in the military struggle

Rankings & Lists

Most Influential Vietnamese Leaders of the 20th Century

Vietnamese Historical Rankings·2018

Records & Feats

Longest-Serving Leader

Career Milestone·2018

One of the longest-serving leaders in Vietnamese history, living to 101 and serving for nearly seven decades