Nguyễn Văn Ban, known as Nguyên Liệu, passed away on September 29, 2026, at 3 PM in Việt Nam at the age of 91. He was the father of Nguyễn Thị Hằng Nga (Nguyên Nga), a reporter for the Kinh tế (Economy) Department of Thanh Niên (Youth) Newspaper. The date of his passing corresponds to the 19th day of the eighth month of the year Bính Ngọ. Born in 1936, Mr. Ban lived a long life, reaching the age of 91. His death is being mourned by his family and colleagues at Thanh Niên Newspaper. Further details regarding funeral arrangements have not been released at this time. This loss impacts the Thanh Niên newspaper community deeply.