The legislature later passed a resolution ratifying the appointments, with 485 deputies participating, representing 97% of the total. Of these, 484 voted in favor, accounting for 96.30% of all deputies, while one deputy abstained.

Among the six deputy prime ministers are two Politburo members, Pham Gia Tuc and Phan Van Giang, and one Secretariat member, Pham Thi Thanh Tra.

Pham Thi Thanh Tra and Ho Quoc Dung continue in their roles from the previous term.

Pham Gia Tuc, born in 1965 in Ninh Binh, holds a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in economics. He is a Politburo member of the 14th tenure, a member of the Party Central Committee for the 13th and 14th terms, and a deputy to the 16th National Assembly.

He previously served as vice chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry before holding leadership roles in Can Tho and later as deputy head of the Party Central Internal Affairs Commission. In April 2021, he became Secretary of the Nam Dinh Party Committee, and in 2025 was appointed Chief of the Party Central Office. At the 14th Party Congress in early 2026, he was elected to the Politburo and assigned to the Secretariat.

Phan Van Giang, born in 1960, is a general of the Vietnam People’s Army and currently serves as Minister of National Defense. A Politburo member across multiple terms, his career has been closely tied to the military, rising from a soldier to the country’s top defense post.

He previously held positions including commander of Army Corps 1, deputy chief of the General Staff, commander of Military Region 1, and Chief of the General Staff. In April 2021, he was approved as Minister of National Defense and later promoted to the rank of General. He is currently the only deputy prime minister concurrently holding a ministerial position.

Pham Thi Thanh Tra, born in 1964 in Nghe An, holds a master’s degree in education management and is a member of the Party Central Committee for multiple terms, as well as a Secretariat member of the 14th tenure.

She spent many years in Yen Bai province, holding various leadership roles including head of the provincial propaganda department, vice chairwoman and later chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee, and secretary of the provincial Party Committee. She was later appointed Minister of Home Affairs and became deputy prime minister in October 2025.

Nguyen Van Thang, born in 1973, holds a doctorate in finance and monetary theory. He built his career in banking, notably at VietinBank, where he served as CEO and chairman before moving into public office. He later held leadership roles in Quang Ninh and Dien Bien provinces, served as Minister of Transport, and then Minister of Finance.

Ho Quoc Dung, born in 1966, holds a master’s degree in law and has had a long career in Binh Dinh province, rising from local leadership roles to chairman of the provincial People’s Committee. Following administrative restructuring, he became Secretary of the Gia Lai Party Committee and was appointed deputy prime minister in October 2025.

Le Tien Chau, born in 1969, holds a doctorate in law and has held various positions in the Ministry of Justice before moving to local leadership roles in Hau Giang and later serving as Secretary of the Hai Phong Party Committee. He also served as vice chairman and secretary general of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee.

The approval of the six deputy prime ministers marks a key step in finalizing the leadership structure of Vietnam’s government for the new term, reflecting both continuity and strategic arrangements at the highest levels of governance.

 
Tran Thuong