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Executive branch Vietnam, in 35 editions.
The entry for Vietnam published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- chairman of the Council of State,
- Council of State,
- chairman of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
chairman of the Council of State, Council of State, chairman of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Vo Chi CONG (since 18 June 1987)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991); Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 10 August 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 19 April 1987 (next to be held 19 July 1992);
- results - VCP is the only party;
- seats - (496 total) VCP or VCP-approved 496;
- note - number of seats under new government 395
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President Vo Chi CONG (since 18 June 1987)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991); Deputy Prime Minister Phan
Van KHAI (since 10 August 1991)
National Assembly:
last held 19 April 1987 (next to be held 19 July 1992); results - VCP is the
only party; seats - (496 total) VCP or VCP-approved 496; note - number of
seats under new government 395
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 19 July 1992 (next to be held NA July 1997);
- results - VCP is the only party;
- seats - (395 total) VCP or VCP-approved 395
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- three deputy prime ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Le Duc ANH (since 23 September 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 10 August 1991);
- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen KHANH (since NA February 1987);
- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Duc LUONG (since NA February 1987)
National Assembly:
last held 19 July 1992 (next to be held NA July 1997); results - VCP is the
only party; seats - (395 total) VCP or VCP-approved 395
president, prime minister, three deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers ministers
Chief of State:
President Vo Chi CONG Le Duc ANH (since 18 June 1987) 23 September 1992)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991); First Deputy Prime
Minister Phan1991) 1991); Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen
National Assembly:
last held 19 April 1987 (next to be held 19 July 1992); results - VCP is theonly party; seats - (496 total) VCP or VCP-approved 496; note - number of KHANH (since NA February 1987); Deputy Prime Minister Tran Duc LUONG (sinceseats under new government 395 NA February 1987)
The entry for Vietnam did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Le Duc ANH (since 23 September 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 10 August 1991);
- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen KHANH (since NA February 1987);
- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Duc LUONG (since NA February 1987)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president on proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the Assembly
National Assembly: chief of
last held 19 July 1992 (next to be held NA July 1997); results - VCP is the
only party; seats - (395 total) VCP or VCP-approved 395
president, prime minister, three deputy prime ministers
ChiefState:state: President Le Duc ANH (since 23 September 1992)Head head of Government:government: Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991);
First Deputy Prime
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen
Prime Minister Tran Duc LUONG (since
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president on proposal of the prime
minister and ratification of the Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Le Duc ANH (since 23 September 1992) was elected for a five-year term by the National Assembly from among its members
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991) was appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- First Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 10 August 1991) and Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen KHANH (since NA February 1987) and Tran Duc LUONG (since NA February 1987) were appointed by the prime minister
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president on proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
chief of state: President Le Duc ANH (since 23 September 1992) was
elected for a five-year term by the National Assembly from among its
members
head of government: Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991); 1991)
was appointed by the president from among the members of the
National Assembly; First Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since
10 August 1991);1991) and Deputy Prime Minister Ministers Nguyen KHANH (since NA February 1987); DeputyPrime Minister February 1987) and Tran Duc LUONG (since NA February 1987) were
appointed by the prime minister
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president on proposal of the prime
prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- chief of state :
- President Le Duc ANH (since 23 September 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August 1991);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 10 August 1991);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen KHANH (since NA February 1987) and Tran Duc LUONG (since NA February 1987)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 23 September 1992 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in July 1997);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election results:
- Le Duc ANH elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: state : President Le Duc ANH (since 23 September 1992) waselected for a five-year term by the National Assembly from among itshead of government: Prime Minister Vo Van KIET (since 9 August
members1991) 1991);
was appointed by the president from among the members of theNational Assembly; First Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since1991) and 1991);
Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen KHANH (since NA
Duc LUONG (since NA February 1987) wereappointed by the prime ministercabinet: Cabinet was appointed by the president on the proposal of the
prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its
members for a five-year term; election last held 23 September 1992
(next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative
elections in July 1997); prime minister appointed by the president
from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime
ministers appointed by the prime minister
election results: Le Duc ANH elected president; percent of National
Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997) and Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Cong TAN (since 29 September 1997), Ngo Xuan LOC (since 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh CAM (since 29 September 1997), and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 25 September 1997 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election results:
- Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state : state: President Le Tran Duc ANH LUONG (since 23 24 September 1997) and
Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Vo Phan Van KIET KHAI (since 9 August 1991); 25 September
1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 10 August 1991); 29 September
1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen KHANH Cong TAN (since NA February 1987) and Tran 29 SeptemberDuc LUONG 1997), Ngo Xuan LOC (since NA February 1987) 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh CAM (since
29 September 1997), and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the
prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its
members for a five-year term; election last held 23 25 September 1992 1997
(next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative
elections in July 1997); NA 2002); prime minister appointed by the president
among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime
appointed by the prime minister
election results: Le Tran Duc ANH LUONG elected president; percent of National
National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997) and Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Cong TAN (since 29 September 1997), Ngo Xuan LOC (since 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh CAM (since 29 September 1997), and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 25 September 1997 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election results:
- Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote--NA
chief of state: President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997) and
and Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992)
head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September
1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September
September 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Cong TAN (since 29 September
September 1997), Ngo Xuan LOC (since 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh
CAM (since
September 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the
prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its
members for a five-year term; election last held 25 September 1997
(next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative
elections in NA 2002); prime minister appointed by the president from
from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers
ministers appointed by the prime minister
election results: Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997) and Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Cong TAN (since 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh CAM (since 29 September 1997), and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 25 September 1997 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election results:
- Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 SeptemberNgo Xuan LOC (since 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its
election results: Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent ofvote--NA vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997) and Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992) head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Cong TAN (since 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh CAM (since 29 September 1997), and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 25 September 1997 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in NA 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister election results: Tran Duc LUONG elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997) and Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992)NA NA%
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997)
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 24 September 1997 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Vu KHOAN (since NA) and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- election results:
- Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997) and Vice President Nguyen Thi BINH (since NA October 1992) head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Nguyen Cong TAN (since 29 September 1997), Nguyen Manh CAM (since 29 September 1997), and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997) cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term; election last held 25 24 September 1997 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in NA May 2002); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Vu KHOAN (since NA) and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
election results: Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997)
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 25 July 2002 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Vu KHOAN (since NA) and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- election results:
- Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997)
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term; election last held 24 September 1997 25 July 2002 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in May 2002); 2007); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Vu KHOAN (since NA) and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
election results: Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc Luong (since 24 September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Phan Van Khai (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Vu Khoan (8 August 2002) and Pham Gia Khiem (since 29 September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 25 July 2002 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election results:
- Tran Duc Luong elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President Tran Duc LUONG Luong (since 24 September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van Khai (since 25 September 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung (since 29 September 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Vu Khoan (8 August 2002) and Pham Gia Khiem (since 29 September 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term; election last held 25 July 2002 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in 2007); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime ministerhead of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Vu KHOAN (since NA) and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)election results: Tran Duc
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National AssemblyLUONG Luong elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA% NA
- chief of state:
- President Tran Duc LUONG (since 24 September 1997)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI (since 25 September 1997);
- First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 29 September 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Vu KHOAN (8 August 2002) and Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and ratification of National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term;
- election last held 25 July 2002 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in 2007);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
- election results:
- Tran Duc LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state: President Tran Duc Luong LUONG (since 24 September 1997)
head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van Khai KHAI (since 25 September 1997); First Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung DUNG (since 29 September 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Vu Khoan KHOAN (8 August 2002) and Pham Gia Khiem KHIEM (since 29 September 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president based on the proposal of the prime minister and ratification of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term; election last held 25 July 2002 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in 2007); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister
election results: Tran Duc Luong LUONG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA NA%
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 27 June 2006); Vice President Truong My HOA (since 25 July 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term;
- election last held 27 June 2006;
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister;
- appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
chief of state: President Tran Duc LUONG Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 24 September 1997) 27 June 2006); Vice President Truong My HOA (since 25 July 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Phan Van KHAI Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 25 September 1997); First 27 June 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG Sinh HUNG (since 29 September 1997); 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Ministers Vu KHOAN (8 August 2002) and Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 29 September 1997) 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and ratification of confirmed by National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a five-year term; election last held 25 July 2002 (next to be held when National Assembly meets following legislative elections in 2007); 27 June 2006; prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
election results: Tran Duc LUONG Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA% 94%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 27 June 2006); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term;
- last held 27 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister;
- appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
chief of state: President Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 27 June 2006); Vice President Truong My HOA Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2002) 2007)
head of government: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
elections: president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term; election last held 27 June 2006; 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
election results: Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 94%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 27 June 2006); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term;
- last held 27 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister;
- appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
chief of state:
President Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 27 June 2006); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
elections:
president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term; last held 27 June 2006 (next to be held in 2011); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
election results:
Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 94%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 27 June 2006); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term;
- last election held 27 June 2006 (next to be held in January 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister;
- appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
chief of state:
President Nguyen Minh TRIET (since 27 June 2006); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM (since 28 June 2006), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG (since 28 June 2006)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
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elections:
president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term; last election held 27 June 2006 (next to be held in January 2011); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
election results:
Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 94%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
- chief of state:
- President Trong Tan SANG (since 25 June 2011); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (25 July 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van NINH (since 3 August 2011), and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 3 August 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term;
- last election held 27 June 2006 (next to be held in July 2011);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister;
- appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
chief of state:
President Nguyen Minh TRIET Trong Tan SANG (since 27 25 June 2006); 2011); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 (25 July 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006); Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh HUNG (since 28 June 2006), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia KHIEM Vu Van NINH (since 28 June 2006), 3 August 2011), and Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh TRONG Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 28 June 2006) 3 August 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
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elections:
president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term; last election held 27 June 2006 (next to be held in January July 2011); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
election results:
Nguyen Minh TRIET elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 94%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 92%
- chief of state:
- President Truong Tan SANG (since 25 July 2011); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (25 July 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van NINH (since 3 August 2011), and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 3 August 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term;
- last election held 25 July 2011 (next to be held in July 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister;
- appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Truong Tan SANG elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%
chief of state:
President Trong Truong Tan SANG (since 25 June July 2011); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (25 July 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van NINH (since 3 August 2011), and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 3 August 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
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elections:
president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term; last election held 27 June 2006 25 July 2011 (next to be held in July 2011); 2016); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
election results:Nguyen Minh TRIET Truong Tan SANG elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 94%; 97%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 92% 94%
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Truong Tan SANG (since 25 July 2011); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013), Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van NINH (since 3 August 2011), and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 3 August 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
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- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term;
- last election held 25 July 2011 (next to be held in July 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister;
- appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Truong Tan SANG elected president,
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister,
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%
chief of state:
President Truong Tan SANG (since 25 July 2011); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (25 (since 25 July 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006); Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien NHAN Pham Binh MINH (since 2 August 2007), 13 November 2013), Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van NINH (since 3 August 2011), and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 3 August 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by president based on proposal of prime minister and confirmed by National Assembly
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elections:
president elected by the National Assembly from among its members for five-year term; last election held 25 July 2011 (next to be held in July 2016); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers confirmed by National Assembly
election results:
Truong Tan SANG elected president; president, percent of National Assembly vote - 97%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister; minister, percent of National Assembly vote - 94%
- chief of state:
- President Truong Tan SANG (since 25 July 2011); Vice President Nguyen Thi DOAN (since 25 July 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG (since 27 June 2006);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Vu Van NINH (since 3 August 2011), Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 3 August 2011), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by prime minister, appointed by the president, and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 25 July 2011 (next to be held in July 2016);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly, confirmed by National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister, confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Truong Tan SANG (CPV) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 97%;
- Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 94%
chief of state:
head of government:Minister Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Deputy Prime Minister Ministers Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013), Deputy Prime Minister Vu Van NINH (since 3 August 2011), and Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 3 August 2011) 2011), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
cabinet:appointed proposed by president based on proposal of prime minister minister, appointed by the president, and confirmed by the National Assembly(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by
elections:the National Assembly from among its members for five-year a single 5-year term; last election last held on 25 July 2011 (next to be held in July 2016); prime minister appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly, confirmed by National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister; appointment of prime minister and deputy prime ministers minister, confirmed by National Assembly
election results:president, president; percent of National Assembly vote - 97%; Nguyen Tan DUNG elected prime minister, minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 94%
The same text in 2016 and 2017.
- chief of state:
- President Tran Dai QUANG (since 2 April 2016); Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc THINH (since 7 April 2016)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 7 April 2016);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Truong Hoa BINH (since 9 April 2016), Vuong Dinh HUE (since 9 April 2016), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Trinh Dinh DUNG (since 9 April 2016), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by prime minister, appointed by the president, and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2016 (next to be held in spring 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly, confirmed by National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister, confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Tran Dai QUANG (CPV) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 98.9%;
- Nguyen Xuan PHUC elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 91.0%
chief of state: President Truong Tan SANG Tran Dai QUANG (since 25 July 2011); 2 April 2016); Vice President Nguyen Dang Thi DOAN Ngoc THINH (since 25 July 2007) 7 April 2016)
head of government: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan DUNG Xuan PHUC (since 27 June 2006); 7 April 2016); Deputy Prime Ministers Hoang Trung HAI (since 2 August 2007), Vu Van NINH Truong Hoa BINH (since 3 August 2011), Nguyen Xuan PHUC 9 April 2016), Vuong Dinh HUE (since 3 August 2011), 9 April 2016), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Trinh Dinh DUNG (since 9 April 2016), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by prime minister, appointed by the president, and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; election last held on 25 July 2011 2 April 2016 (next to be held in July 2016); spring 2021); prime minister appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly, confirmed by National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister, confirmed by National Assembly
election results: Truong Tan SANG Tran Dai QUANG (CPV) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 97%; 98.9%; Nguyen Tan DUNG Xuan PHUC elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 94% 91.0%
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Phu TRONG (since 23 October 2018); note - President Tran Dai QUANG (since 2 April 2016) died on 21 September 2018
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 7 April 2016);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Truong Hoa BINH (since 9 April 2016), Vuong Dinh HUE (since 9 April 2016), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Trinh Dinh DUNG (since 9 April 2016), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by prime minister, appointed by the president, and confirmed by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2016 (next to be held in spring 2021);
- prime minister appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly, confirmed by National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister, confirmed by National Assembly
- election results:
- Nguyen Phu TRONG (CPV) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 99.8%;
- Nguyen Xuan PHUC elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 91%
chief of state: President Nguyen Phu TRONG (since 23 October 2018); note - President Tran Dai QUANG (since 2 April 2016); Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc THINH (since 7 April 2016) died on 21 September 2018
head of government: Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 7 April 2016); Deputy Prime Ministers Truong Hoa BINH (since 9 April 2016), Vuong Dinh HUE (since 9 April 2016), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Trinh Dinh DUNG (since 9 April 2016), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by prime minister, appointed by the president, and confirmed by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2016 (next to be held in spring 2021); prime minister appointed by the president from among members of the National Assembly, confirmed by National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister, confirmed by National Assembly
election results: Tran Dai QUANG Nguyen Phu TRONG (CPV) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 98.9%; 99.8%; Nguyen Xuan PHUC elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 91.0% 91%
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Phu TRONG (since 23 October 2018); note - President Tran Dai QUANG (since 2 April 2016) died on 21 September 2018
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 7 April 2016);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Truong Hoa BINH (since 9 April 2016), Vuong Dinh HUE (since 9 April 2016), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Trinh Dinh DUNG (since 9 April 2016), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by prime minister confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2016 (next to be held in spring 2021);
- prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Nguyen Phu TRONG (CPV) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 99.8%;
- Nguyen Xuan PHUC elected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 91%
chief of state: President Nguyen Phu TRONG (since 23 October 2018); note - President Tran Dai QUANG (since 2 April 2016) died on 21 September 2018
head of government: Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 7 April 2016); Deputy Prime Ministers Truong Hoa BINH (since 9 April 2016), Vuong Dinh HUE (since 9 April 2016), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Trinh Dinh DUNG (since 9 April 2016), Pham Binh MINH (since 13 November 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by prime minister, appointed by the president, and minister confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2016 (next to be held in spring 2021); prime minister appointed recommended by the president from among members of the National Assembly, and confirmed by National Assembly; deputy prime ministers appointed by the prime minister, confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Nguyen Phu TRONG (CPV) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 99.8%; Nguyen Xuan PHUC elected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 91%
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 26 July 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by prime minister confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Pham Minh CHINH (CPV) reelected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 95.9%;
- Nguyen Xuan PHUC (CPV) reelected prime minister;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 96.8%
chief of state: President Nguyen Phu TRONG (since 23 October 2018); note - President Tran Dai QUANG Xuan PHUC (since 2 April 2016) died on 21 September 2018 26 July 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 7 April 2016); Deputy Prime Ministers Truong Hoa BINH (since 9 April 2016), Vuong Dinh HUE (since 9 April 2016), Vu Duc DAM (since 13 November 2013), Trinh Dinh DUNG (since 9 April 2016), Pham Binh MINH Minh CHINH (since 13 November 2013) 26 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by prime minister confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2016 (next to be held in spring 2021); prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by National Assembly; deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: Nguyen Phu TRONG Pham Minh CHINH (CPV) elected reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 99.8%; 95.9%; Nguyen Xuan PHUC elected (CPV) reelected prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 91% 96.8%
- chief of state:
- President Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 26 July 2021)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by prime minister confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
2021 : Nguyen Xuan PHUC (CPV) elected president; Pham Minh CHINH (CPV) confirmed as prime minister
2018 : NGUYEN Phu TRONG (CPV) elected as president
2016 : NGUYEN Xuan PHUC (CPV) confirmed as prime minister
chief of state: President Nguyen Xuan PHUC (since 26 July 2021)
head of government: Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by prime minister confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by National Assembly; deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: 2021 : Nguyen Xuan PHUC (CPV) elected president; Pham Minh CHINH (CPV) reelected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 95.9%; Nguyen confirmed as prime minister
2018 : NGUYEN Phu TRONG (CPV) elected as president
2016 : NGUYEN Xuan PHUC (CPV) reelected confirmed as prime minister; percent of National Assembly vote - 96.8% minister
- chief of state:
- President Vo Van THUONG (since 2 March 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister, confirmed by the National Assembly, and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
- election results:
2021: Nguyen Xuan PHUC (CPV) elected president; Pham Minh CHINH (CPV) confirmed as prime minister
2018 : NGUYEN Phu TRONG (CPV) elected president
2016 : NGUYEN Xuan PHUC (CPV) confirmed as prime minister
note: Nguyen Phu TRONG is the General Secretary of the Vietnam Communist Party
chief of state: President Nguyen Xuan PHUC Vo Van THUONG (since 26 July 2021) 2 March 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister minister, confirmed by the National Assembly Assembly, and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
election results: 2021 :
2021: Nguyen Xuan PHUC (CPV) elected president; Pham Minh CHINH (CPV) confirmed as prime minister
2018 : NGUYEN Phu TRONG (CPV) elected as president
2016 : NGUYEN Xuan PHUC (CPV) confirmed as prime minister
note: Nguyen Phu TRONG is the General Secretary of the Vietnam Communist Party
- chief of state:
- President Luong CUONG (since 21 Oct 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister, confirmed by the National Assembly, and appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the president
note: in August 2024, To LAM was elected general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country’s most powerful position
chief of state: President Vo Van THUONG Luong CUONG (since 2 March 2023) 21 Oct 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister, confirmed by the National Assembly, and appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers confirmed by the National Assembly and appointed by the presidentelection results:note:
2021: Nguyen Xuan PHUC (CPV) elected president; Pham Minh CHINH (CPV) confirmed as prime minister
2018 : NGUYEN Phu TRONG (CPV) elected president
2016 : NGUYEN Xuan PHUC (CPV) confirmed as prime ministerNguyen Phu TRONG is in August 2024, To LAM was elected general secretary of the General Secretary Central Committee of the Vietnam Communist Party of Vietnam, the country’s most powerful position
- chief of state:
- President Luong CUONG (since 21 Oct 2024)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet proposed by the prime minister, confirmed by the National Assembly, and appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term;
- prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly
note: in August 2024, To LAM was elected general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country’s most powerful position
chief of state: President Luong CUONG (since 21 Oct 2024)
head of government: Prime Minister Pham Minh CHINH (since 26 July 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet proposed by the prime minister, confirmed by the National Assembly, and appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly from among its members for a single 5-year term; prime minister recommended by the president and confirmed by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers confirmed appointed by the National Assembly president and appointed confirmed by the president National Assembly
note: in August 2024, To LAM was elected general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country’s most powerful position
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