The decision was made during the ninth extraordinary session on February 18, following a secret ballot vote conducted by members of the National Assembly.

The approval process involved a thorough selection procedure in which legislators reviewed the candidates’ qualifications and experience before casting their votes.

After completing the formal steps, the National Assembly discussed and subsequently voted to confirm the Prime Minister’s nominations for the two positions.

With these appointments, Vietnam’s government leadership now includes Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and seven Deputy Prime Ministers: Nguyen Hoa Binh, Tran Hong Ha, Le Thanh Long, Ho Duc Phoc, Bui Thanh Son, Mai Van Chinh, and Nguyen Chi Dung.

This reshuffling is part of the broader restructuring plan aimed at optimizing Vietnam’s administrative framework and improving governance efficiency.

Mai Van Chinh, born in 1961 in Long An Province, holds a master’s degree in business administration and a degree in agricultural economics. He has been a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam since the 10th term, serving in both alternate and full capacities, and has continued his tenure through the 11th, 12th, and 13th terms.

He began his career as a specialist at the Long An Provincial People’s Committee and later held several key positions in the province, including Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Secretary of the Thu Thua District Party Committee, and Deputy Secretary of the Long An Provincial Party Committee. In October 2010, he was elected Secretary of the Long An Provincial Party Committee, a role he held for over four years.

In January 2015, he was appointed Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission and later promoted to Standing Deputy Head of the commission.

In August 2024, the Politburo reassigned him as Head of the Central Commission for Mass Mobilization, a role he held before his latest appointment as Deputy Prime Minister. With his extensive experience in public administration and governance, Mai Van Chinh is expected to contribute to policy reforms and administrative streamlining in his new role.

Nguyen Chi Dung, born in 1960 in Ha Tinh Province, holds a doctorate in economic management. He has been a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam for three consecutive terms and has served as a National Assembly delegate in both the 14th and 15th terms. His career has been closely tied to economic planning and investment, with a long tenure at the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

At MPI, he held various senior positions, including Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Management Department, Deputy Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency, and Director of the Trade and Services Department. In August 2008, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, a position he held for eight months before being transferred to local government.

In April 2009, he was assigned as Deputy Secretary of the Ninh Thuan Provincial Party Committee and later became Chairman of the Ninh Thuan Provincial People’s Committee. In September 2010, he was appointed Secretary of the Ninh Thuan Provincial Party Committee, a position he held for over four years before returning to the Ministry of Planning and Investment as Deputy Minister in January 2014.

Nguyen Chi Dung was appointed Minister of Planning and Investment in April 2016 and has served in that capacity until his recent appointment as Deputy Prime Minister. His deep expertise in economic strategy and investment policy is expected to play a vital role in driving Vietnam’s economic development and attracting foreign direct investment.

The restructuring of the Vietnamese government, including these two new appointments, is aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and reinforcing economic governance.

The addition of Mai Van Chinh and Nguyen Chi Dung to the leadership team is expected to bring valuable experience and strategic direction to the government’s policy initiatives in the coming years.

Thu Hang