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Two deputy ministers appointed to Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has appointed Pham Duc Long and Bui Hoang Phuong as deputy ministers, strengthening leadership in the newly merged ministry.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens anti-corruption efforts with new leadership

Nguyen Thanh Nghi has been appointed as Deputy Head of Ho Chi Minh City’s Anti-Corruption, Waste Prevention, and Negligence Committee, reinforcing efforts to combat misconduct in the city.

Nguyen Van Duoc elected Chairman of HCM City People's Committee

Nguyen Van Duoc has officially taken on the role of Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee after securing 98.8% of the votes from council members.

Ministry of Agriculture & Environment to increase deputy ministers to ten

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly has approved the addition of five new deputy ministers to support the newly formed Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, bringing the total to ten.

Mai Van Chinh and Nguyen Chi Dung take on Deputy PM roles

The National Assembly has approved Mai Van Chinh and former Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung as Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2021–2026 term.

Vietnam appoints four new ministers following government restructuring

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four ministers for newly established ministries, marking a significant shift in the government’s organizational structure.

Nguyen Manh Hung appointed Minister of Science and Technology

Nguyen Manh Hung, former Minister of Information and Communications, has been officially appointed as Minister of the newly established Ministry of Science and Technology following approval from the National Assembly.

Science Minister takes on new role in propaganda and public engagement

The Politburo has assigned Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat to a new role as Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, recognizing his contributions to education, science, and governance.

Politburo approves four deputy chairmen for the Central Inspection Commission

The Politburo has officially appointed Dinh Huu Thanh, Ha Quoc Tri, Nguyen Hong Linh, and Doan Anh Dung as deputy chairmen of the Central Inspection Commission for the 2021–2026 term.

Party Central Committee’s Office welcomes new chief

Party General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered remarks at a ceremony marking the handover of duties at the Party Central Committee’s Office on February 7.

Nguyen Duy Ngoc joins Politburo, appointed head of Central Inspection Committee

In a key leadership change, Nguyen Duy Ngoc has been appointed as Chairman of the Central Inspection Committee and elevated to the Politburo, succeeding Tran Cam Tu.

Tran Luu Quang elected to the Secretariat of the 13th Party Central Committee

Tran Luu Quang, head of the Central Economic Commission, has been elected to the Secretariat of the 13th Party Central Committee during a meeting on January 23.

President Luong Cuong appoints Can Dinh Tai and Nguyen Hoang Anh as assistants

On January 6, President Luong Cuong formalized the appointments of Can Dinh Tai and Nguyen Hoang Anh as assistants.

Prime Minister appoints three new assistants to key government leaders

The Government Office announced the appointment of three assistants to key leaders, highlighting their qualifications and adherence to Regulation No. 30 on high-level staff allocations.

Vietnam People’s Army welcomes two new Deputy Chiefs of General Staff

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has appointed Lieutenant Generals Thai Dai Ngoc and Nguyen Quang Ngoc as Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, marking significant promotions for the commanders of Military Regions 5 and 3.

New Director General for Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority appointed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has officially appointed Uong Viet Dung as its new Director General, marking a leadership transition following the retirement of his predecessor, Dinh Viet Thang.

National Assembly appoints two judges to Supreme People’s Court

The National Assembly has confirmed Nguyen Quoc Doan and Le Tien as new judges of the Supreme People’s Court, completing its full 17-member Judicial Council.

Nguyen Van Thang and Tran Hong Minh take office as new ministers

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh formally appoints Nguyen Van Thang as Minister of Finance and Tran Hong Minh as Minister of Transport, assigning them pivotal tasks for Vietnam’s future development.

NA appoints new finance, transport ministers and NA General Secretary

The appointments received high approval rate from the National Assembly.

New chairperson of National Commission for UNESCO appointed

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has been appointed as the new chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), replacing Ha Kim Ngoc.