(VOVworld) – 200 people who rendered great services to the nation were honored at a ceremony held in Hoi An city on Friday. National Assembly Vice chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hailed the event as a great opportunity to pay tribute to martyrs and heroes who sacrificed their lives for national independence and freedom, and honor those who rendered great services to the nation: "I hope that the Party, State, and people across the nation will continue to create the best possible living conditions for people who rendered great services to the nation. I also hope that war veterans, who are bright examples for the younger generations to follow, will continue to contribute to national construction and defense."