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04/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/15/2026 11:12

Vietnam: Vietnamese Leadership Transition - Appointment of the Minister of Agriculture and Environment

Vietnam has confirmed its government for the 2026 - 2031 term following the April 2026 National Assembly session, marking the implementation phase of the 14th National Party Congress agenda. The leadership transition reflects continuity under the Communist Party of Vietnam alongside a greater concentration of authority at the top level. A streamlined Government structure has been adopted, with 14 ministries and 3 ministerial-level agencies, reduced from 18 ministries and 4 agencies in the previous term due to the merger and reorganization of certain ministries. Within this transition, the appointment of Mr. Tr?nh Vi?t Hùng as Minister of Agriculture and Environment signals continuity in policy direction with a focus on sustainability and integrated coordination across agriculture and environmental priorities.
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