Chương III Luật Thi đua, khen thưởng 2022: Đối tượng, tiêu chuẩn khen thưởng

Chapter III

SUBJECTS AND COMMENDATION CRITERIA

Section 1. COMMENDATION SUBJECTS AND CRITERIA FOR ORDERS  

Article 33. Orders

1. Orders shall be awarded to collectives with many achievements; awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals with meritorious services, achievements, or long-term contribution processes in agencies, organizations, or units.

2. Orders include:

a) “Gold Star Order”;

b) “Ho Chi Minh Order”;

c) “Independence Order”, first, second, and third classes;

d) “Military Exploit Order”, first, second and third classes;

dd) “Labor Order”, first, second and third classes;

e) “Fatherland Defense Order”, first, second and third classes;

g) “Feat Order”, first, second and third classes;

h) “Great National Unity Order”;

i) “Bravery Order”;

k) “Friendship Order”.

Article 34. “Gold Star Order”

1. The “Gold Star Order” is the noblest order of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

2. The "Gold Star Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have great and exceptionally outstanding meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation;

b) Have great and exceptionally outstanding meritorious services to Vietnam in one of the following fields: politics, economy, society, culture, art, science, technology, national defense, security, foreign affairs, or other fields.

3. The “Gold Star Order” shall be awarded to Ministries, departments, central or provincial authorities, and agencies of the National Assembly of Vietnam that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the “Ho Chi Minh Order” and have many exceptionally outstanding achievements for at least 25 consecutive years at the time of applying for the "Gold Star Order", have wide influence scope and new and typical for the whole country to learn;

b) Have long-lasting traditions, great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

4. The "Gold Star Order" shall be awarded to military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam, the force system of the People’s Public Security, general departments, and equivalences of Ministries, departments, and central authorities that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the “Ho Chi Minh Order” and have many exceptionally outstanding achievements after the award of such order for at least 25 consecutive years at the time of applying for the "Gold Star Order", have wide influence scope and new and typical for the whole country to learn;

b) Have long-lasting traditions, great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

5. If a collective is awarded a new "Ho Chi Minh Order”, the time and criteria for applying for a "Gold Star Order" are counted from the latest date it received the "Ho Chi Minh Order".

6. The “Gold Star Order” shall be awarded to foreign heads of state who contribute great meritorious services to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, or central authorities.

7. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the "Gold Star Order" regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 2 of this Article. 

Article 35. “Ho Chi Minh Order”

1. 2. The "Ho Chi Minh Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have great and exceptionally outstanding meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements and scope of influence and receive exemplary praise nationwide in one of the following fields: politics, economy, society, culture, art, science, technology, national defense, security, foreign affairs, or other fields.

2. The “Ho Chi Minh Order” shall be awarded to Ministries, departments, central or provincial authorities, and agencies of the National Assembly of Vietnam that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the first-class “Independence Order” or first-class “Military Exploit Order” and have many exceptionally outstanding achievements for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the "Ho Chi Minh Order", have wide influence scope and new and typical for the whole country to learn;

b) Have long-lasting traditions, great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

3. The "Ho Chi Minh Order" shall be awarded to military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam, the force system of the People’s Public Security, general departments, and equivalences of Ministries, departments, and central authorities that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the first-class “Independence Order” or first-class “Military Exploit Order” and have many exceptionally outstanding achievements for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the "Ho Chi Minh Order", have wide influence scope and new and typical for the whole country to learn;

b) Have long-lasting traditions, great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

4. Collectives that have been awarded the “Ho Chi Minh Order” and have many exceptionally outstanding achievements after the award of such order for at least 15 consecutive years at the time of applying for the "Ho Chi Minh Order" and internal unification and pure and strong CPV organizations and unions will be considered for awarding the next "Ho Chi Minh Order". Within the mentioned time, if such collectives are awarded the first-class "Independence Order" or first-class "Military Exploit Order", the criteria for consideration for awarding the next "Ho Chi Minh Order" will comply with regulations prescribed in Clause 3 of this Article.

5. The “Ho Chi Minh Order” shall be awarded to foreign individuals who contribute great meritorious services to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, or central authorities.

6. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the "Ho Chi Minh Order" regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 36. First-class “Independence Order”

1. The first-class "Independence Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have long-term contribution processes in agencies, organizations, or units;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements and scope of influence and receive exemplary praise nationwide in one of the following fields: politics, economy, society, culture, art, science, technology, foreign affairs, or other fields.

2. The first-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to Ministries, departments, central or provincial authorities, and agencies of the National Assembly of Vietnam on occasions of decennial establishment anniversaries and shall satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the second-class “Independence Order”;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements, long-lasting traditions, and great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

3. The first-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to collectives that are not prescribed in Clauses 2 of this Article and:

a) Have been awarded the second-class “Independence Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the first-class “Independence Order” or have been awarded the “Excellent Labor Collective” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 3 times and the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam" 1 time or have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 3 times and the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 2 times.

b) Have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

4. The first-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to Vietnamese individuals and collectives residing abroad or foreign individuals and collectives that respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam and contribute exceptionally outstanding achievements to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

5. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the first-class “Independence Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 37. Second-class “Independence Order”

1. The second-class "Independence Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have long-term contribution processes in agencies, organizations, or units;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements and scope of influence and receive exemplary praise nationwide in one of the following fields: politics, economy, society, culture, art, science, technology, foreign affairs, or other fields.

2. The second-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to Ministries, departments, central or provincial authorities, and agencies of the National Assembly of Vietnam on occasions of decennial establishment anniversaries and shall satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the third-class “Independence Order”;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements, long-lasting traditions, and great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

3. The second-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to collectives that are not prescribed in Clauses 2 of this Article and:

a) Have been awarded the third-class “Independence Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the second-class “Independence Order” or have been awarded the “Excellent Labor Collective” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times, the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam" 1 time, and the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, department, and central or provincial authority 1 time or have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times, the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 2 times, and the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, department, and central or provincial authority 1 time;

b) Have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

The second-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to Vietnamese individuals and collectives residing abroad or foreign individuals and collectives that respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam and contribute exceptionally outstanding achievements to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

5. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the second-class “Independence Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 38. Third-class “Independence Order”

1. The third-class "Independence Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have long-term contribution processes in agencies, organizations, or units;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements and scope of influence and receive exemplary praise nationwide in one of the following fields: politics, economy, society, culture, art, science, technology, foreign affairs, or other fields.

2. The third-class “Independence Order" shall be awarded to Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities of the National Assembly of Vietnam with many outstanding achievements; long-lasting traditions; great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; internal unification; pure and strong CPV organizations and unions on occasions of decennial establishment anniversaries.

3. The third-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to collectives that are not prescribed in Clauses 2 of this Article and:

a) Have been awarded the first-class “Labor Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the third-class “Independence Order” or have been awarded the “Excellent Labor Collective” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times and the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam" 1 time or have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times and the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 2 times.

b) Have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

c) Have a construction and development process of at least 30 years.

4. The third-class “Independence Order” shall be awarded to Vietnamese individuals and collectives residing abroad or foreign individuals and collectives that respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam and contribute exceptionally outstanding achievements to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

5. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the third-class “Independence Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 39. First-class “Military Exploit Order”

1. The first-class "Military Exploit Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have long-term contribution processes in the people’s armed forces;

b) Have outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, force development, training, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security praised nationwide.

2. The first-class “Military Exploit Order” shall be awarded to the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam and the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam on occasions of decennial establishment anniversaries and shall satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the second-class “Military Exploit Order”;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements, long-lasting traditions, and great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

3. The first-class “Military Exploit Order” shall be awarded to collectives in the People’s Army and People'’ Public Security of Vietnam that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the second-class “Military Exploit Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the first-class “Military Exploit Order” or have been awarded the “Determined-to-Win Unit” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 3 times and the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam" 1 time or have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 3 times and the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 2 times.

b) Have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

4. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the first-class “Military Exploit Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 40. Second-class “Military Exploit Order”

1. The second-class "Military Exploit Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have long-term contribution processes in the people’s armed forces;

b) Have outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, force development, training, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security praised nationwide.

2. The second-class “Military Exploit Order” shall be awarded to the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam and the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam on occasions of decennial establishment anniversaries if such Ministries shall satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the third-class “Military Exploit Order”;

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements, long-lasting traditions, and great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

3. The second-class “Military Exploit Order” shall be awarded to collectives in the People’s Army and People'’ Public Security of Vietnam that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the third-class “Military Exploit Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the second-class “Military Exploit Order” or have been awarded the “Determined-to-Win Unit” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times, the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam" 1 time, and the Diploma of Merit of the Ministry of National Defense or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 1 time or have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times, the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 2 times, and the Diploma of Merit of the Ministry of National Defense or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 1 time.

b) Have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

4. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the second-class “Military Exploit Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 41. Third-class “Military Exploit Order”

1. The third-class "Military Exploit Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have long-term contribution processes in the people’s armed forces;

b) Have outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, force development, training, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security praised nationwide.

2. The third-class “Military Exploit Order" shall be awarded to the Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam if they have achieved many outstanding achievements; long-lasting traditions; great meritorious services in the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation; internal unification; pure and strong CPV organizations and unions on occasions of decennial establishment anniversaries.

3. The third-class “Military Exploit Order” shall be awarded to collectives in the People’s Army and People'’ Public Security of Vietnam that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have been awarded the first-class “Fatherland Defense Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 10 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the third-class “Military Exploit Order” or have been awarded the “Determined-to-Win Unit” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times and the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam" 1 time or have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times and the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 2 times.

b) Have internal unification and healthy and pure CPV organizations and unions.

c) Have a construction and development process of at least 30 years.

4. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the third-class “Military Exploit Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 42. First-class “Labor Order”

1. The first-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in labor, work, production, business, learning, scientific research, or other fields influenced and praised nationwide;

b) Obtain the world’s high awards;

c) Have inventions effectively applied and influenced and praised nationwide or scientific works, technological works, or outstanding works at State levels recognized by competent agencies or organizations;

d) Have great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, social security assurance, humanitarian charity, and application of scientific and technological progress;

dd) Have been awarded the second-class “Labor Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the first-class “Labor Order”; within such time, have received the recognition of excellent task completion for at least 3 years and the title of Emulation Fighter of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 2 times;

e) Have long-term contribution processes in agencies, organizations, or units.

2. 1. The first-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to workers and farmers who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have satisfied one of the criteria prescribed in Points a, b, c, and d Clause 1 of this Article;

b) Regarding workers, have 3 initiatives that bring high values and realistic benefits, have contributions to the training and advanced training, and assist colleagues in improving professional capacity and skills recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

c) Regarding farmers, have 3 initiatives effectively applied within the management scope of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities that bring high values and realistic benefits or effective production models that are stable for at least 5 years, assisting many farmer households in the development of production and creating jobs for laborers recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

3. 1. The first-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to businessmen, intellectuals, and scientists who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the criteria prescribed in Points a, b, c, and d Clause 1 of this Article.  

4. 1. The first-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded collectives that have internal unification, comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner, and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements influenced and praised nationwide and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, social security assurance, humanitarian charity, and application of scientific and technological progress;

c) Have outstanding achievements reviewed during the preliminary or summary of emulation movements launched by the President or Prime Minister of Vietnam;

d) Have been awarded the second-class “Labor Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the first-class “Labor Order” or have been awarded the “Excellent Labor Collective” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times or the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 1 time and the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 2 times or the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 4 times or the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 4 times regarding collectives ineligible for emulation flags.

5. 4. The first-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded to enterprises and other economic organizations that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the criteria prescribed Clause 4 of this Article. 

6. The first-class “Labor Order” shall be awarded to Vietnamese individuals and collectives residing abroad or foreign individuals and collectives that respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam and contribute outstanding achievements to the socio-economic development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

7. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the first-class “Labor Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point b and Point e Clause 1 of this Article.   

Article 43. Second-class “Labor Order”

1. The second-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in labor, work, production, business, learning, scientific research, or other fields influenced and praised in Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Obtain the highest international awards in the region;

c) Have inventions effectively applied and influenced and praised within Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities  or scientific works, technological works, or outstanding works at ministerial, departmental, and central or provincial levels;

d) Have great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, social security assurance, humanitarian charity, and application of scientific and technological progress;

dd) Have been awarded the third-class “Labor Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the second-class “Labor Order”; within such time, have received the recognition of excellent task completion for at least 2 years and the title of Emulation Fighter of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 1 time;

e) Have long-term contribution processes in agencies, organizations, or units.

2. 1. The second-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to workers and farmers who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have satisfied one of the criteria prescribed in Points a, b, c, and d Clause 1 of this Article;

b) Regarding workers, have 2 initiatives that bring high values and realistic benefits, have contributions to the training and advanced training, and assist colleagues in improving professional capacity and skills recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

c) Regarding farmers, have 2 initiatives effectively applied within the management scope of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities that bring high values and realistic benefits or effective production models that are stable for at least 4 years, assisting many farmer households in the development of production and creating jobs for laborers recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

3. 1. The second-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to businessmen, intellectuals, and scientists who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the criteria prescribed in Points a, b, c, and d Clause 1 of this Article. 

4. 1. The second-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded collectives that have internal unification, comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner, and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements with a scope of influence in Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities

b) Have great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, social security assurance, humanitarian charity, and application of scientific and technological progress;

c) Have outstanding achievements reviewed during the preliminary or summary of emulation movements launched by the President or Prime Minister of Vietnam;

d) Have been awarded the third-class “Labor Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the second-class “Labor Order” or have been awarded the “Excellent Labor Collective” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 1 time and the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 1 time or the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 3 times or the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 3 times regarding collectives ineligible for emulation flags.

5. 4. The second-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded to enterprises and other economic organizations that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the criteria prescribed Clause 4 of this Article. 

6. The second-class “Labor Order” shall be awarded to Vietnamese individuals and collectives residing abroad or foreign individuals and collectives that respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam and contribute outstanding achievements to the socio-economic development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

7. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the second-class “Labor Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point b and Point e Clause 1 of this Article.  

Article 44. Third-class “Labor Order”

1. The third-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have outstanding achievements reviewed during the preliminary or summary of emulation movements launched by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities with the time of implementation of at least 5 years;

b) Have inventions effectively applied and influenced and praised in one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities or scientific works, technological works, or outstanding works in one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities

c) Have great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, social security assurance, humanitarian charity, and application of scientific and technological progress;

d) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in labor, work, production, business, learning, scientific research, or other fields influenced and praised in one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

dd) Obtain the high-international awards in the region;

e) Have been awarded the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such diploma at the time of applying for the third-class “Labor Order”; within such time, have received the recognition of excellent task completion for at least 1 year and the title of “Grassroots-Level Emulation Fighter” 3 times;

g) Have long-term contribution processes in agencies, organizations, or units.

2. The third-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to workers and farmers who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have satisfied one of the criteria prescribed in Points a, b, c, d and dd Clause 1 of this Article;

b) Regarding workers, have initiatives effectively applied, have contributions to the training and advanced training, and assist colleagues in improving professional capacity and skills recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

c) Regarding farmers, have initiatives effectively applied within the management scope of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities or effective production models that are stable for at least 3 years, assisting many farmer households in the development of production and creating jobs for laborers recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

3. 1. The third-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to businessmen, intellectuals, and scientists who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the criteria prescribed in Points a, b, c, d and dd Clause 1 of this Article. 

4. 1. The third-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded collectives that have internal unification, comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner, and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements with a scope of influence within each field under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, social security assurance, humanitarian charity, and application of scientific and technological progress;

c) Have outstanding achievements reviewed during the preliminary or summary of emulation movements launched by the President of Vietnam, Prime Minister of Vietnam, or Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities with the time of implementation of at least 5 years;

d) Have outstanding achievements in political tasks of the CPV and State;

dd) Have development and construction processes of at least 10 years; have been awarded the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the third-class “Labor Order” or have been awarded the “Excellent Labor Collective” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 1 time or the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 2 times or the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 1 time and the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Local Authority 1 time or the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Local Authority 2 times regarding collectives ineligible for emulation flags.

5. 4. The third-class "Labor Order" shall be awarded to enterprises and other economic organizations that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the criteria prescribed Clause 4 of this Article. 

6. The third-class “Labor Order” shall be awarded to Vietnamese individuals and collectives residing abroad or foreign individuals and collectives that respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam and contribute outstanding achievements to the socio-economic development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

7. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the third-class “Labor Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point dd and Point g Clause 1 of this Article.  

Article 45. First-class “Fatherland Defense Order”

1. The first-class “Fatherland Defense Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals of the people’s armed forces who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, force development, training, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security influenced and praised nationwide;

b) Have inventions, scientific works, technological works, or outstanding works at State levels in the field of national defense and security recognized by competent agencies or organizations;

c) Have been awarded the second-class Fatherland Defense Order and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the first-class Fatherland Defense Order; within such time, have received the recognition of excellent task completion for at least 3 years and the title of Emulation Fighter of Ministry granted by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam 2 times;

d) Have long-term contribution processes in the people’s armed forces;

2. The first-class “Fatherland Defense Order” shall be awarded to collectives of the people’s armed forces that have internal unification and pure and strong CPV organizations and unions, comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in training, combat readiness, force development, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security with a nationwide influence recognized by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam;

b) Have been awarded the second-class “Fatherland Defense Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the first-class “Fatherland Defense Order” or have been awarded the “Determined-to-Win Unit” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 2 times or the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 1 time and the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 2 times or the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 4 times or the Diploma of Merit of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 4 times regarding collectives ineligible for emulation flags.

3. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the first-class “Fatherland Defense Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point d Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 46. Second-class “Fatherland Defense Order”

1. The second-class “Fatherland Defense Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals of the people’s armed forces who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, force development, training, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security influenced and praised in armies or People’s Public Security Forces;

b) Have inventions, scientific works, technological works, or outstanding works at State levels in the field of national defense and security recognized by competent agencies or organizations;

c) Have been awarded the third-class Fatherland Defense Order and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the second-class Fatherland Defense Order; within such time, have received the recognition of excellent task completion for at least 2 years and the title of Emulation Fighter of Ministry granted by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam 1 time;

d) Have long-term contribution processes in the people’s armed forces.

2. 2. The second-class “Fatherland Defense Order” shall be awarded to collectives of the people’s armed forces that have internal unification and pure and strong CPV organizations and unions, comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in training, combat readiness, force development, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security influenced within armies or People’s Public Security forces and recognized by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam;

b) Have been awarded the third-class “Fatherland Defense Order” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such order at the time of applying for the second-class “Fatherland Defense Order” or have been awarded the “Determined-to-Win Unit” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 1 time and the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 1 time or the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 3 times or the Diploma of Merit of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 3 times regarding collectives ineligible for emulation flags.

3. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the second-class “Fatherland Defense Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point d Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 47. Third-class “Fatherland Defense Order”

1. The third-class “Fatherland Defense Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals of the people’s armed forces who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, force development, training, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security influenced with a scope of influence within military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the force system of the People’s Public Security;

b) Have inventions, scientific works, technological works, or outstanding works at ministerial, departmental, central, or provincial levels in the field of national defense and security recognized by competent agencies or organizations;

c) Have been awarded the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such diploma at the time of applying for the third-class “Fatherland Defense Order”; within such time, have received the recognition of excellent task completion for at least 1 year and the title of “Grassroots-Level Emulation Fighter” granted by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 3 times;

d) Have long-term contribution processes in the people’s armed forces.

2. The third-class “Fatherland Defense Order” shall be awarded to collectives of the people’s armed forces that have internal unification and pure and strong CPV organizations and unions, comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements in training, combat readiness, force development, and consolidation of the national defense and people’s security influenced with a scope of influence within military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the force system of the People’s Public Security recognized by the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam;

b) Have construction and development processes of at least 10 years, within that time, have been awarded the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such diploma at the time of applying for the third-class “Fatherland Defense Order” or have been awarded the “Determined-to-Win Unit” title; within such time, have received the "Emulation Flag of the Government of Vietnam" 1 time or the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 2 times or the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 1 time and the Diploma of Merit of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 1 time or the Diploma of Merit of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam 2 times regarding collectives ineligible for emulation flags.

3. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate the commendation subjects and criteria for the third-class “Fatherland Defense Order” regarding cases prescribed in Point d Clause 1 of this Article. 

Article 48. First-class “Feat Order”

1. 1. The first-class “Feat Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who are loyal to the Fatherland, the People, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have exceptionally outstanding feats in combat and combat services influenced and praised nationwide and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have proactivity, creativity, cleverness, bravery, and high effectiveness in combat and combat services for the protection of national sovereignty and security, or have no fear of life sacrifice and resolutely combat crimes, contributing to the maintenance of political security and social order and safety; comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; excellently complete assigned tasks; have achievements influenced and praised nationwide and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

2. 1. The first-class “Feat Order” shall be awarded collectives that are loyal to the Fatherland, the People, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have exceptionally outstanding feats in combat and combat services influenced and praised nationwide and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have proactivity, creativity, cleverness, bravery, and high effectiveness in combat and combat services for the protection of national sovereignty and security or combat crimes and maintain political security and social order and safety; have internal unification, pure and strong CPV organizations and unions; excellently complete assigned tasks; have achievements influenced and praised nationwide and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

Article 49. Second-class “Feat Order”

1. 1. The second-class “Feat Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who are loyal to the Fatherland, the People, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have exceptionally outstanding feats in combat and combat services influenced and praised within armies, People’s Public Security Forces or Ministries, departments, central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have proactivity, creativity, cleverness, bravery, and high effectiveness in combat and combat services for the protection of national sovereignty and security or combat crimes, contributing to the maintenance of political security and social order and safety; comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; excellently complete assigned tasks; have achievements influenced and praised in armies, People’s Public Security Forces, or Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

2. 1. The second-class “Feat Order” shall be awarded collectives that are loyal to the Fatherland, the People, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have exceptionally outstanding feats in combat and combat services influenced and praised within armies, People’s Public Security Forces or Ministries, departments, central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have proactivity, creativity, cleverness, bravery, and high effectiveness in combat and combat services for the protection of national sovereignty and security or combat crimes and maintain political security and social order and safety; have internal unification, pure and strong CPV organizations and unions; excellently complete assigned tasks; have achievements influenced and praised in armies, People’s Public Security Forces, or Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

Article 50. Third-class “Feat Order”

1. 1. The third-class “Feat Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who are loyal to the Fatherland, the People, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have exceptionally outstanding feats in combat and combat services that have encouraging, educating, and exemplary effects in military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the force system of the People’s Public Security, or one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have proactivity, creativity, cleverness, bravery, and high effectiveness in combat and combat services for the protection of national sovereignty and security or combat crimes, contributing to the maintenance of political security and social order and safety; comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; excellently complete assigned tasks; have achievements influenced and praised in military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the force system of the People’s Public Security, or one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

2. The third-class “Feat Order” shall be awarded collectives that are loyal to the Fatherland, the People, and satisfy one of the following criteria:

a) Have exceptionally outstanding feats in combat and combat services that have encouraging, educating, and exemplary effects in military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the force system of the People’s Public Security, or one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have proactivity, creativity, cleverness, bravery, and high effectiveness in combat and combat services for the protection of national sovereignty and security or combat crimes and maintain political security and social order and safety; have internal unification and pure and strong CPV organizations and unions; excellently complete assigned tasks; have achievements influenced and praised in military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam or the force system of the People’s Public Security, or one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities and recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

Article 51. “Great National Unity Order”

1. The “Great National Unity Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to dignitaries, intellectuals, religious dignitaries, ethnic minorities, typical businessmen, Vietnamese residing abroad, and other individuals who provide contribution processes, great meritorious services, and outstanding achievements to the construction of the Great National Unity Block recognized by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front.

2. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate this Article.

Article 52. “Bravery Order”

The “Bravery Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who have brave acts when rescuing people or assets of the State or the People in natural disasters, epidemics, accidents, fire, explosions, and criminal prevention and combat or bravely volunteer to go to dangerous places to protect people’s lives; achievements that have encouraging, educating, and exemplary effects in the management scope of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities or Vietnam.

Article 53. “Friendship Order”

1. The “Friendship Order” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to foreign individuals and collectives that provide great contributions to the construction, consolidation, and development of the friendship between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and countries in the world and satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have the spirit of unification and friendship, respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam;

b) Provide great contributions to the struggle for national independence and unification or the socio-economic construction, development, security, national defense, and foreign affairs of Vietnam; have active contributions to the construction, consolidation, and development of the good and comprehensive cooperation and friendship between Vietnam, other countries, and international organizations recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

2. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate this Article.

Section 2. COMMENDATION SUBJECTS AND CRITERIA FOR MEDALS

Article 54. Medals

1. Medals shall be awarded to national defense soldiers, workers, officials, and public employees of the People’s Army; commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and workers working in agencies and units of the People's Public Security who have working histories and complete assigned tasks in a good manner; foreigners who have many contributions to the Fatherland Construction and Defense of Vietnam.

2. Medals include:

a) “Determined-to-Win Military Flag Medal”;

b) “For National Security Medal";

c) “Glorious Fighter Medal”, first, second, and third classes;

d) “Friendship Medal”.

Article 55. “Determined-to-Win Military Flag Medal”

The “Determined-to-Win Military Flag Medal” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to national defense soldiers, workers, officials, and public employees of the People’s Army who have working histories of at least 25 consecutive years and complete assigned tasks in a good manner.

Article 56. “For National Security Medal”

The “For National Security Medal” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, fighters, and workers working in agencies and units of the People's Public Security who have working histories of at least 25 consecutive years and complete assigned tasks in a good manner.

Article 57. “Glorious Fighter Medal”

1. The “Glorious Fighter Medal” shall be awarded to national defense soldiers, workers, officials, and public employees of the People’s Army; commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and workers working in agencies and units of the People's Public Security who have working histories and complete assigned tasks in a good manner.

2. The criteria for the award of the “Glorious Fighter Medal” for individuals prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article are as follows:

a) The first-class “Glorious Fighter Medal” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who have working histories of at least 20 consecutive years;

b) The second-class “Glorious Fighter Medal” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who have working histories from 15 to under 20 consecutive years;

c) The third-class “Glorious Fighter Medal” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who have working histories from 10 to under 15 consecutive years;

3. The award or posthumous award of the “Glorious Fighter Medal” to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article who work on the sea, islands, and areas with extremely difficult socio-economic circumstances stipulated by the Government of Vietnam or perform international tasks is as follows:

a) Non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the People’s Army or People’s Public Security who have a task performance time of at least 1 year shall be awarded the third-class “Glorious Fighter Medal”;

b) National defense soldiers, workers, officials, and public employees of the People’s Army, commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, and workers working in agencies and units of the People’s Public Security who have sacrificed and recognized as martyrs that had a task performance time of less than 1 year shall be posthumously awarded the third-class “Glorious Fighter Medal”; a task performance time from 1 to under 5 years shall be awarded the second-class “Glorious Fighter Medal”; a task performance time of at least 5 years shall be awarded the first-class “Glorious Fighter Medal”. In case the total task performance time is eligible for the “Glorious Fighter Medal” but competent agencies have not received any commendation proposal or the mentioned subjects have been awarded the “Glorious Fighter Medal” but are ineligible for a higher class, such subjects shall be awarded the “Glorious Fighter Medal” one class higher than the previous one.

c) The task performance time on the sea, islands, and in areas with extremely difficult socio-economic circumstances or task performance time of international tasks of national defense soldiers, workers, officials, and public employees of the People’s Army; commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers, fighters, and workers working in agencies and units of the People’s Public Security shall be multiplied by a coefficient of 2 to calculate the working time for the award of “Glorious Fighter Medal” of the classes prescribed in Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 58. “Friendship Medal”

1. The “Friendship Medal” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to foreigners of the following subjects:

a) Foreigners in agencies or organizations of foreign State or Government equivalent to Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities of Vietnam; foreign organizations or international organizations that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member of or has partnerships with; friendship associations of other countries with Vietnam; friendship associations at provincial levels, state levels, or city levels of countries that have special, strategic, or comprehensive partnerships with Vietnam; foreign diplomatic missions in Vietnam; offices, resident representative offices of international organizations and organizations under the United Nations system in Vietnam; foreign non-governmental organizations operating in Vietnam;

b) Honorary Consuls of the Republic Socialist of Vietnam abroad who have held such position for 3 years or more;

c) Foreigners who are not prescribed in Point a and Point b of this Clause but have a period of contribution to the Fatherland Construction and Defense of Vietnam of at least 5 years.

2. The “Friendship Medal” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have the spirit of unification and friendship, respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam;

b) Provide great contributions to the Fatherland Construction and Defense of Vietnam or the socio-economic construction, development, security, national defense, and foreign affairs of Vietnam; provide contributions to the construction, consolidation, and development of the good cooperation and friendship between Vietnam, other countries, and foreign and international organizations recognized and proposed by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

Section 3. COMMENDATION SUBJECTS AND CRITERIA FOR HONORARY TITLES OF THE STATE

Article 59. Honorary titles of the state

1. Honorary titles of the state shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals and collectives that provide outstanding contributions to the Fatherland Construction and Defense.

2. Honorary titles of the state include:  

a) “Heroic Province”, “Heroic City”;

b) “Vietnamese Heroic Mother”;

c) “People’s Armed Forces Hero”;

d) “Labor Hero”;

dd) “People’s Teacher”, “Teacher of Merit”;

e) “People’s Doctor”, “Doctor of Merit”;

g) “People’s Artist”, “Artist of Merit”;

h) “People’s Artisan”, “Artisan of Merit”.

Article 60. “Heroic Province” title and “Heroic City” title

The “Heroic Province” title and “Heroic City” title shall be awarded to provinces and centrally affiliated citifies that satisfy the following criteria:

1. Have exceptionally outstanding and comprehensive achievements in fields of politics, economy, culture, society, education, science, technology, national defense, security, and foreign affairs; provide great contributions to the national liberation struggle and Fatherland Construction and Defense;

2. Have proactivity, creativity and become centers of economy, culture, science, technology, and motivations to promote the development of the corresponding region and the whole nation in the innovation and promotion of industrialization and modernization of Vietnam and international integration;

3. Organize CPV organizations, authorities, Vietnam Fatherland Front, and unions in a unified manner.

Article 61. “Vietnamese Heroic Mother” title

1. The “Vietnamese Heroic” title shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to mothers who provide many contributions and sacrifices to the national liberation struggle, Fatherland Construction and Defense, and international obligation performance.

2. The consideration for awarding or posthumously awarding the “Vietnamese Heroic Mother" title shall comply with regulations of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam.

Article 62. “People’s Armed Forces Hero” title  

1. The “People’s Armed Forces Hero” title shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have absolute loyalty to the Fatherland and the People; comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; have strong political wills, ethical qualities, and a healthy lifestyle, and uphold the spirit of unity and cooperation; act exemplary figures in all aspects;

b) Have clever, brave, and sacrificial acts and achieve exceptionally outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, training, maintenance of social security, order, and safety praised nationwide or research work with special values that have been applied to actual military, national defense, and security activities or socio-economic activities nationwide;

c) Have good and competent technical, tactical, and professional qualifications; always strive to improve professional and political qualifications and excellently complete every task; provide meritorious services in technical, tactical, and professional training for teammates.

2. The “People’s Armed Forces Hero” title shall be awarded to collectives that satisfy the following criteria:

b) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, and maintenance of social security, order, and safety;

b) Have creativity, cleverness, and bravery in combat and combat readiness training, become typical flags in emulation movements, and provide contributions to the national defense and people’s security construction and consolidation for at least 10 years;

c) Take the lead among armies and People's Public Security forces in movements of initiative promotion, technical renovation, and innovation of leading, directing methods and achieve many achievements in applying new scientific and technical progress for combat, training, and work;

d) Take the lead in professional, tactical, technical, and political training and advanced training for officials and fighters; manage weapon and technical and physical facilities in a good manner, and ensure the absolute safety of humans and assets;

dd)  Have absolute loyalty to the Fatherland and the People; have pure and strong CPV organizations and unions; take the lead in complying with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; uphold the spirit of internal unification and cooperation and unify militias and care for the physical and mental lives of officials and fighters;

e) Actively participate in local movements, receive trust from the Local People, and become exemplary figures in all aspects.

3. Aside from cases prescribed in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, the “People’s Armed Forces Hero” title shall be awarded to individuals who satisfy the criteria prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article or collectives that satisfy the criteria prescribed in Point dd and Point e Clause 2 of this Article and have irregularly outstanding achievements in combat, combat services, training, and maintenance of social security, order, and safety.

Article 63. “Labor Hero” title

1. The “Labor Hero” title shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have absolute loyalty to the Fatherland; comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; have strong political wills, high senses of responsibility, effort, difficulty overcoming, and dedication to work; have diligence, thrift, integrity, and impartiality; have ethical qualities, a healthy lifestyle and uphold the spirit of unity and cooperation; act exemplary figures in all aspects;

b) Have a creative labor spirit and achieve high labor productivity, quality, efficiency, and outstanding achievements for the goal of wealthy people, strong nation, democracy, equality, and civilization;

c) Provide important contributions to the development of units, administrative divisions, central authorities, and the nation for at least 10 years and receive respect from collectives;

d) Have achievements in research and application of new scientific, technological, and technical progress and have initiatives, scientific research works, or works with special values that bring high efficiency nationwide;

dd) Provide meritorious services in training and advanced training for colleagues and younger generations, technical guidelines, technology transfer, and experience in production and business.

2. The “Labor Hero” title shall be awarded to collectives that satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have exceptionally outstanding achievements in creative labor for the goal of wealthy people, strong nation, democracy, equality, and civilization;

b) Become leading collectives nationwide regarding productivity, quality, and efficiency and contribute to the socio-economic development of local and central authorities and the nation for at least 10 years;

c) Take the nationwide lead regarding the application and innovation of science and technology, have achievements in the application of scientific and technological progress and movements of initiative promotion, technical renovation, environmental protection, and digital transformation;

d) Take the lead in providing training and advanced training in capacity regarding all aspects for officials, public employees, and laborers; become exemplary figures in training and improvement of professional qualifications for other collectives to follow;

dd)  Have absolute loyalty to the Fatherland; have internal unification and pure and strong CPV organizations and unions; take the lead in complying with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State; ensure the rights and benefits of laborers and manage the capital source and asset in a good manner; ensure the absolute safety of humans and assets;

e) Actively participate in local movements; become exemplary figures in all aspects and receive praises from the Local People.

3. Aside from cases prescribed in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, the “Labor Hero” title shall be awarded to individuals who satisfy the criteria prescribed in Point a Clause 1 of this Article or collectives that satisfy the criteria prescribed in Point dd and Point e Clause 2 of this Article and have irregularly outstanding achievements in the Fatherland Construction and Defense.

Article 64 “People’s Teacher” title and “Teacher of Merit” title

1. The “People’s Teacher” title and “Teacher of Merit” title shall be awarded to individuals, including teachers, educational managers, and educational researchers.

2. The “People’s Teacher” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article who have been awarded the “Teacher of Merit” title and satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, dedication to work, love for students, excellent pedagogical talents, great meritorious services in education, and a wide influence within the field of education and society and receive respect from students, colleagues, and the People;

c) Have the time of direct nurturing and teaching of at least 20 years or have working histories in the field of education for at least 25 years with 15 years of direct nurturing and teaching regarding educational managers and educational researchers.

3. 2. The “Teacher of Merit” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 who satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, dedication to work, love for students, excellent pedagogical talents, and great meritorious services in education and receive respect from students, colleagues, and the People;

c) Have the time of direct nurturing and teaching of at least 15 years or have working histories in the field of education for at least 20 years with 10 years of direct nurturing and teaching regarding educational managers and educational researchers.

4. The working time at borders, on the sea, islands, and in areas with extremely difficult socio-economic circumstances according to regulations of the Government of Vietnam shall be multiplied by a coefficient of 2 to calculate the working time for consideration for awarding the “People’s Teacher” title and “Teacher of Merit” title.

5. The “People’s Teacher” title and “Teacher of Merit” title shall be awarded and announced once every 3 year on the occasion of the Vietnamese Teachers' Day celebration.

6. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate this Article.

Article 65. “People’s Doctor” title and “Doctor of Merit” title

1. The “People’s Doctor” title and “Doctor of Merit” title shall be awarded to individuals including doctors, pharmacists, medicos, nurses, medical technicians, midwives, herbalists, and health managers.

2. The “People’s Doctor” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article who have been awarded the “Doctor of Merit” title and satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, dedication to work, absolute love for patients, excellent talents, outstanding achievements in disease prevention and treatment and scientific and technical development in health care, and provide great contributions to the protection, care, and improvement of the health of the People, have a wide influence in the People, and receive trust and respect from patients and colleagues;

c) Have the time of direct conduct of technical specialty in the field of health care of at least 20 years or have working histories in the field of health care for at least 25 years with 15 years of direct conduct of technical specialty in the field of health care regarding health managers.

3. The “Doctor of Merit” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 who satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, dedication to work, absolute love for patients, excellent talents, outstanding achievements in the profession, and receive trust and respect from patients and colleagues;

c) Have the time of direct conduct of technical specialty in the field of health care of at least 15 years or have working histories in the field of health care for at least 20 years with 10 years of direct conduct of technical specialty in the field of health care regarding health managers.

4. The working time at borders, on the sea, islands, and in areas with extremely difficult socio-economic circumstances according to regulations of the Government of Vietnam shall be multiplied by a coefficient of 2 to calculate the working time for consideration for awarding the “People’s Doctor” title and “Doctor of Merit” title.

5. The “People’s Doctor” title and “Doctor of Merit” title shall be awarded and announced once every 3 year on the occasion of the Vietnamese Doctors' Day celebration.

6. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate this Article.

Article 66. “People’s Artist” title and “Artist of Merit” title

1. The “People’s Artist” title and “Artist of Merit" title shall be awarded to individuals working in fields of culture and art, including:

a) Actors, directors, art directors, conductors, choreographers, cameramen, musicians, painters, and broadcasters;

b) Persons who create cultural and artistic works not prescribed in Point a of this Clause stipulated by the Government of Vietnam.

2. 2. The “People’s Artist” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article who have been awarded the “Artist of Merit” title and satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, excellent artistic talents, and many contributions to the cause of the Vietnamese revolution and receive respect from colleagues and the People;

c) Have working histories in the field of culture or art for at least 20 years or at least 15 years regarding circus and dance; 

d) After receiving the “Artist of Merit", continue to receive awards from art competitions, festivals, and shows in Vietnam or abroad or have outstanding works with high ideological and artistic values that are loved and well-received by the public.

3. 2. The “Artist of Merit” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 who satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, artistic talents, and the spirit of serving the People and receive respect and love from colleagues and the People;

c) Have working histories in the field of culture and art for at least 15 years or at least 10 years regarding circus and dance; receive awards from art competitions, festivals, and shows in Vietnam or abroad or have outstanding works of high ideological and artistic values that are loved and well-received by the public.

4. The “People’s Artist” title and “Artist of Merit” title shall be awarded and announced once every 3 year on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic Socialist of Vietnam celebration.

5. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate this Article.

Article 67. “People’s Artisan” title and “Artisan of Merit” title

1. The “People’s Artisan” title and “Artisan of Merit" title shall be awarded to individuals who have meritorious services in protecting and promoting the value of the cultural heritage of Vietnam.

2. The “People’s Artisan” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article who have been awarded the “Artisan of Merit” title and satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, exceptionally outstanding skills, and working histories related to the protection and promotion of the value of cultural heritage for at least 20 years;

c) Have great meritorious services in protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage;

d) Receive respect from colleagues and the People; become exemplary figures regarding the protection and promotion of the value of cultural heritage of Vietnam.

3. The “Artisan of Merit” title shall be awarded to individuals prescribed in Clause 1 who satisfy the following criteria:

a) Have loyalty to the Fatherland and comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner; 

b) Have good ethical qualities, exceptionally outstanding skills, and working histories related to the protection and promotion of the value of cultural heritage for at least 15 years;

c) Have great meritorious services in protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritages;

d) Receive respect from colleagues and the People; become exemplary figures regarding the protection and promotion of the value of local cultural heritage.

4. The “People’s Artisan” title and “Artisan of Merit” title shall be awarded and announced once every 3 year on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic Socialist of Vietnam celebration.

5. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate this Article.

Section 4. COMMENDATION SUBJECTS AND CRITERIA FOR THE “HO CHI MINH PRIZE” AND “STATE PRIZE".

Article 68. “Ho Chi Minh Prize” and “State Prize”

1. 2. The “Ho Chi Minh Prize” and “State Prize” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who have loyalty to the Fatherland, comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner, are authors or co-authors of works satisfying the standards prescribed in Article 69 and Article 70 of this Law that have been disclosed and used since September 2, 1945, including:

a) Scientific, technological, and educational works;

b) Works of literature and art, critical and theoretical research works in the form of publishing, architecture, exhibition, theatre, cinematography, radio, television, teaching, discography, or other forms.

2. The “Ho Chi Minh Prize” and “State Prize” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to foreigners who respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam, are authors or co-authors of research works on Vietnam.

3. The Government of Vietnam shall elaborate on the award of the “Ho Chi Minh Prize” and “State Prize”.

Article 69. “Ho Chi Minh Prize”

1. The “Ho Chi Minh Prize” and “State Prize” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who are authors or co-authors of works that satisfy the standards prescribed in Clause 1 Article 68 of this Law and the following criteria:

a) Are exceptionally outstanding;

b) Have high values regarding science, literature, art, and ideology;

c) Have great effects on the revolutionary cause of the CPV and the nation, have wide and long-lasting influences on the People's life, providing essential contributions to the development of the socio-economy, science, technology, education, culture, and art of Vietnam.

2. The “Ho Chi Minh Prize” title shall be awarded and announced once every 5 year on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic Socialist of Vietnam celebration.

Article 70. “State Prize”

1. The “State Prize” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who are authors or co-authors of works that satisfy the standards prescribed in Clause 1 Article 68 of this Law and one of the following criteria:

a) Have outstanding research works and application of science and technology that increase labor productivity, bring economic efficiency, and contribute to the socio-economic development of Vietnam;

b) Have outstanding textbooks and curriculums widely used in educational institutions of the national education system;

c) Have works of literature and art and critical and theoretical research works with high values regarding ideology and art form that have good effects on the education and development of new humans, improving the aesthetic level of the People and contributing to the development of Vietnamese literature and art.

2. The “State Prize” title shall be awarded and announced once every 5 year on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic Socialist of Vietnam celebration.

Section 5. COMMENDATION SUBJECTS AND CRITERIA FOR MEDALS COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, DIPLOMAS OF MERIT, AND CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

Article 71. Commemorative medals

1. Commemorative medals of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam shall be awarded to individuals who provide contributions to the development of the National Assembly of Vietnam. The Standing Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam shall stipulate the names of commemorative medals, commendation subjects, and criteria for commemorative medals.

2. Commemorative medals shall be awarded to individuals who provide contributions to the development of Ministries, departments, central or provincial authorities, political organizations, socio-political organizations, social-political-vocational organizations, social organizations, and socio-vocational organizations that have CPV unions or CPV organizations of the block of CPV Committees of central agencies.

Ministries, departments, central authorities, People’s Committees of provinces, central agencies of political organizations, socio-political organizations, social-political-vocational organizations, social organizations, and socio-vocational organizations that have CPV unions or CPV organizations of the block of CPV Committees of central agencies shall stipulate the names of commemorative medals, commendation subjects, and criteria for commemorative medals.

3. The names of commemorative medals shall be registered with state management agencies of emulation and commendation at the central level.

Article 72. Diplomas of merit

1. “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam".

2. Diploma of Merit of the Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority.

Article 73. “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam”

1. The “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have outstanding achievements reviewed in emulation movements;

b) Have been awarded the Diploma of Merit of the Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such diploma at the time of applying for the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam”, within such time, have the title of “Grassroots-Level Emulation Fighter” 3 times;

c) Achieve irregularly outstanding achievements with a scope of influence within Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities or regional awards;

d) Provide great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, application of scientific and technological progress, social work, and humanitarian charity.

2. The “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to workers, farmers, and laborers who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have satisfied one of the criteria prescribed in Points a, b, and d Clause 1 of this Article;

b) Achieve irregularly outstanding achievements in labor and production with a scope of influence within such field and profession;

c) Regarding workers, have initiatives that bring high values and realistic benefits with a scope of influence at the district level, have contributions to the training and advanced training, and assist colleagues in improving professional capacity and skills;

d) Regarding farmers, have effective production models that are stable for at least 2 years with a scope of influence at the district level, assisting many farmer households in the economic development and creating jobs for laborers.

3. The “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to businessmen, intellectuals, and scientists who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner, are not prescribed in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, and provide contributions to the development of socio-economy and national defense and security of Vietnam recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

4. The “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” shall be awarded to exemplary collectives that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner, have internal unification, and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have irregularly outstanding achievements with a scope of influence in Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Provide great contributions to the development of socio-economy and national defense and security of Vietnam, application of scientific and technological progress, social work, and humanitarian charity;

c) Have outstanding achievements reviewed in emulation clusters and blocks organized by the Central Emulation-Commendation Council;

d) Have outstanding achievements reviewed during the preliminary or summary of emulation movements launched by the President of Vietnam, Prime Minister of Vietnam, or Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities with the time of implementation of at least 3 years;

dd) Have outstanding achievements in political tasks of the CPV and State;

e) Have been awarded the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority and recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 5 consecutive years after the award of such diploma at the time of applying for the “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” or have been awarded the “Excellent Labor Collective” or “Determined-to-Win Unit” title; within such time, have received the Emulation Flag of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority 1 time or the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Local Authority 2 times regarding collectives ineligible for emulation flags.

5. The “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” shall be awarded to enterprises and other economic organizations that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy one of the following criteria prescribed in Clause 4 of this Article or provide outstanding contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

6. The “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” shall be awarded to exemplary households that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and contribute effort, lands, and properties to administrative divisions or the society.

7. The “Diploma of Merit of the Prime Minister of Vietnam” shall be awarded to Vietnamese individuals and collectives residing abroad or foreign individuals and collectives that respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, laws, and fine customs and practices of Vietnam and contribute outstanding achievements to the socio-economic development of Vietnam recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

Article 74. Diploma of Merit of the Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority

1. The Diploma of Merit of the Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority shall be awarded or posthumously awarded to exemplary individuals who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have outstanding achievements reviewed in emulation movements launched by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

b) Have achievements or irregular achievements with a scope of influence within one of the fields under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities;

c) Provide great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, application of scientific and technological progress, social work, and humanitarian charity.

d) Have received the “Grassroots-Level Emulation Fighter” 2 consecutive times or recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 2 consecutive years; within such time, have 2 initiatives recognized and effectively applied at grassroots levels or 2 scientific topics, scientific projects, scientific works, and technological works accepted and effectively applied at grassroots levels

dd) Regarding workers, farmers, and laborers, achieve achievements in labor and production with a scope of influence in communes, agencies, units, organizations, and enterprises.

2. The Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority shall be awarded to businessmen, intellectuals, and scientists who comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy one of the following criteria prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article or provide outstanding contributions to the socio-economic development of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

3. The Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority shall be awarded to exemplary collectives that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner, have internal unification, and satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

a) Have outstanding achievements reviewed in emulation movements;

b) Have irregularly outstanding achievements with a scope of influence within each field under the management of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities

c) Provide great contributions to the socio-economic development of Vietnam, application of scientific and technological progress, social work, and humanitarian charity;

d) Have been recognized for excellent completion of tasks for at least 2 consecutive years or achieved the “Excellent Labor Collective” or “Determined-to-Win Unit” title, implement democracy at grassroots levels and organize emulation movements in a good manner; take care of the physical and spiritual life in the collective; practice thrift, prevent wastes; prevent and combat corruption and negativity.

4. The Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority shall be awarded to enterprises and other economic organizations that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and satisfy one of the following criteria prescribed in Clause 3 of this Article or provide outstanding contributions to the socio-economic development of Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities recognized by Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities.

5. The Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority shall be awarded to exemplary households that comply with guidelines of the CPV and policies and laws of the State in a good manner and contribute effort, lands, and properties to administrative divisions or the society.

6. Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities shall, within their scope of tasks and entitlements, elaborate and provide specific guidelines on the subjects and criteria for the Diploma of Merit of Ministry, Department, and Central or Provincial Authority regarding individuals, collectives, and households under their management.

Article 75. Certificates of Merit

1. Certificates of Merit include:

a) Certificates of Merits of Heads of agencies or units legal status of or affiliated to Ministries, departments, and central authorities;

b) Certificates of Merit of Chairmen of Administration Boards, Chairmen of Member Boards, General Directors, and Directors of enterprises and collectives;

c) Certificates of Merits of Heads of specialized agencies of People’s Committees of provinces and equivalences;

d) Certificates of Merit of Chairmen of People’s Committees of districts;

dd) Certificates of Merit of Chairmen of People’s Committees of communes;

2. Ministries, departments, and central or provincial authorities shall, within their scope of tasks and entitlements, elaborate and provide specific guidelines on the subjects and criteria for the certificate of merit regarding individuals, collectives, and households under their management.

Article 76. Other forms of certificates and diplomas of merit

1. Commendations in the form of diplomas of merit of political organizations and socio-political organizations at provincial levels and certificates of merit of political organizations and socio-political organizations shall be stipulated by central agencies of such organizations.

2. Commendations in the form of diplomas of merit of military regions, corps, services, armies, general departments, and equivalences of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam and the Government Cipher Committee shall be stipulated by the Minister of National Defense of Vietnam.

3. Commendations in the form of diplomas of merit of national universities shall be stipulated by the Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam.

4. Commendations under the form of diplomas of merit for individuals and collectives of learners in educational institutions of the national education system shall be stipulated by the Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam or heads of Ministries, departments, and organizations that manage such educational institutions.