Resolutions on appointment of Cabinet members issued
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has issued a resolution on adopting Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s proposal on the appointment of Pham Binh Minh, Le Minh Khai, Vu Duc Dam and Le Van Thanh as Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2021-2026 tenure.
NA adopted a resolution passing State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s proposal on the appointment of Vice President and members of the National Defence and Security Council. Accordingly, ꦑPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assumes the post as Vice President of the council. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue has issued a resolution on adopting Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh’s proposal on the appointment of PhamBinh Minh, Le Minh Khai, Vu Duc Dam and Le Van Thanh as Deputy PrimeMinisters for the 2021-2026 tenure.
The NAchairman also signed a resolution on passing StatePresident Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s proposal on the appointment of Vice President andmembers of the National Defence and Security Council. Under the resolution, PrimeMinister Pham Minh Chinh assumes the post as Vice President of the council. NA Chairman Hue, Minister of Public Security To Lam, Minister ofNational Defence Phan Van Giang and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Sonare its members.
The NA chairman also passed aresolution on the appointment of 22 ministers and other Cabinet members for the 2021-2026 tenure at the proposal of Prime Minister Chinh.
They are Minister of Public Security To Lam, Ministerof National Defence Phan Van Giang, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son, MinisterHome Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long, Minister ofPlanning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc, Ministerof Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment Le Minh Hoan, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The, Minister ofConstruction Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Minister of Natural Resources and EnvironmentTran Hong Ha, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, Ministerof Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, Minister of Culture,Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung, Minister of Science and Technology HuynhThanh Dat, Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son and Minister ofHealth Nguyen Thanh Long.
The Cabinet has four heads ofministerial-level bodies, namely Minister-Chairman of the Committee for EthnicMinority Affairs Hau A Lenh, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen ThiHong, and Inspector General of the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam Doan HongPhong and Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son.
National Assembly (NA) deputies voted to approve a resolution ratifying State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s proposal on the appointment of Vice President and members of the National Defence and Security Council on July 28 during the 15th legislature’s first session.
The 15th National Assembly has adopted a Resolution approving the Prime Minister’s proposal on the reappointment of Pham Binh Minh, Le Minh Khai, Vu Duc Dam and Le Van Thanh as Deputy Prime Ministers for the 2021-2026 tenure.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) passed a resolution ratifying Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s proposal on the appointment of 18 ministers and four other members of the Government for the 2021-2026 tenure during its ongoing first session on July 28, with a majority of “yes” votes.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 28 evening presided over a ceremony to announce and hand over the State leader’s appointment decisions to members of the Government for the 2021-2026 term.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
NA adopted a resolution passing State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s proposal on the appointment of Vice President and members of the National Defence and Security Council. Accordingly, ꦑPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assumes the post as Vice President of the council. (Photo: VNA) 
