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Bui Thi Minh Hoai appointed to lead Vietnam Fatherland Front

The Politburo has assigned Hanoi Party Secretary Bui Thi Minh Hoai to lead the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Central Mass Organizations for the 2025–2030 term.

Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs strengthens Party Office leadership

Dao Xuan Quy and Trinh Van Tan officially assumed leadership roles in the Party Office following appointments by Minister Dao Ngoc Dung on October 27.

NA approves appointment of two Deputy PMs, three ministers

The 15th National Assembly, during its 10th session on October 25, approved the appointment of two Deputy Prime Ministers and three ministers for the 2021-2026 term, alongside several other key personnel decisions.

Vietnam’s coast guard commander promoted to General Staff leadership

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision appointing Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, former Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard, as Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

PM approves Pham Duc An as Chairman of Da Nang People’s Committee

Born in 1970 in the central province of Nghe An, An has extensive experience in the banking sector.

Prime Minister appoints new leaders across nine ministries and agencies

On the afternoon of September 4, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference to announce and present decisions regarding the appointment, reassignment, and transfer of several key leadership positions across ministries and central agencies.

Prime Minister appoints new leaders across key ministries

Eight new appointments include top roles in health, education, justice, and national universities, effective September 3.

Le Hoai Trung named acting foreign minister in leadership reshuffle

Le Hoai Trung, a member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat and Chief of the Party Central Office, has officially been appointed Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Tran Luu Quang named new Party Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City

The Politburo officially appoints Tran Luu Quang to lead the city’s Party Committee for the remainder of the 2020-2025 term.

President hands over rank promotion decisions to senior officers

The President expressed pride in conferring the promotions at a time when Vietnam is gearing for the 80th anniversaries of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, as well as the founding of the People’s Public Security.

PM assigns acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision assigning Tran Duc Thang, a member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate, as acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam promotes five senior military officials in high-profile ceremony

Trinh Van Quyet, a member of the Party Central Committee and Director of the General Department of Politics under the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), has been promoted from colonel general to general.

Two deputy ministers promoted to colonel general in Ministry of Public Security

Deputy Ministers of Public Security Pham The Tung and Nguyen Ngoc Lam have been promoted from lieutenant general to colonel general.

Four new officials join Hanoi People's Committee, one a military general

At its 25th session, Hanoi’s legislative body approved leadership changes, including the addition of a major general to the city’s executive board.

Ho Van Nien appointed as deputy minister of ethnic and religious affairs

PM Pham Minh Chinh has officially assigned and appointed Ho Van Nien, member of the Party Central Committee and Party Secretary of Gia Lai province, as the Permanent Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, effective July 1.

Vietnam names 23 new provincial chairs, most from 7X generation

With an average age in the late 40s, the new appointments signal a wave of technocratic and experienced governance.

Vietnam appoints new deputy defense minister from Air Force

Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, has been appointed Deputy Minister of National Defense.

New vice chairpersons appointed in merged Vietnamese provinces

Decisions issued June 30 name hundreds to leadership roles across reorganized provinces and cities.

Vietnam names new provincial chairs in latest merger reform

Ceremonies were held across Vietnam as the Prime Minister confirmed appointments for 24 newly merged provinces and cities.

34 new police chiefs named in major restructuring ceremony

Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security hands out appointments to directors across merged provinces and cities.