As many as 65 outstanding entrepreneurs and 125 enterprises nationwide were honoured at a ceremony in Hanoi on Nov. 13.

Those individuals and units received the “Vietnam Golden Entrepreneur 2010” and the “Vietnam Golden Enterprise 2010” awards for their best performances in production and business and contributions to developing the economy and ensuring social welfare.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his belief that the awardees would continue exert their efforts to boost national development.

The award is organised annually by the Association of Vietnam Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) to honour entrepreneurs and enterprises with good business operations and efficiency; high growth in manufacturing, business, services; strong brand; and efforts to actively participate in social activities and social welfare./.