14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

[Infographic] Finance minister takes over as Hanoi Party leader

Linh Pham - My Hoa

Apr 03, 2021 / 05:29 PM

Dinh Tien Dung, 60, began his career in finance and construction sectors.

Dinh Tien Dung, Minister of Finance, officially becomes new secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee in the 2020-2025 term.

Dung, 60, replaces his predecessor Vuong Dinh Hue who was elected Chairman of the National Assembly in late March.

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue congratulates newly-appointed Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung. Photo: Thanh Hai

The newly-appointed municipal party chief has experienced different positions in the finance and construction sectors.

Hanoi has new party chief

02 Apr, 19:58

Dung was elected to Politburo, the country’s most powerful body, in January 2021.

[Infographic] Hanoi Party Chief voted Parliament Chairman

31 Mar, 12:11

Vuong Dinh Hue, 64, is the 12th Chairman of the NA, which was established in 1946.

Hanoi Times Weekly podcast - January 24

This week, we spotlight leadership continuity at the 14th National Party Congress, marked by celebrations across the capital, alongside Hanoi’s governance pilots, digital metro upgrades, green tourism initiatives, food safety drives, cultural events and student innovation shaping the city’s future.

24 Jan, 08:26 PM

Hanoi strengthens communication to promote Vietnamese goods in domestic market

Hanoi authorities are intensifying communication and outreach for the “Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese goods” campaign, aiming to strengthen domestic production, boost consumer confidence and ensure Vietnamese products maintain a leading presence in the capital’s retail market.

21 Jan, 11:00 AM

Hanoi trade unions launch Tet markets with high-quality, affordable Vietnamese merchandises

Ahead of the Lunar New Year 2026, Hanoi’s trade unions are launching a series of welfare initiatives, including zero-dong booths and discounted Tet markets, to help workers purchase quality Vietnamese goods while reducing financial strain during the festive season.

21 Jan, 04:54 AM

Regional delicacies draw Tet buyers but face hurdles in Hanoi retail networks

Hanoi supermarkets expand Tet offerings of regional specialties, but stable supply, safety compliance and traceability remain critical challenges.

20 Jan, 06:39 PM

Hanoi’s craft villages find new life in the creative economy

From village workshops to global showcases, Hanoi’s craft villages are reinterpreting tradition through creativity, turning cultural identity into economic value and strengthening domestic consumption at home and abroad.

20 Jan, 03:48 PM

Young voices carry confidence and responsibility as 14th National Party Congress begins

At the opening of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, young delegates across Vietnam express confidence, responsibility and expectations for breakthrough policies shaping the nation’s next development phase.

19 Jan, 07:58 PM

Hanoi ready to lead 14th Party Congress vision

Hanoi enters the 14th National Party Congress with renewed confidence after a year of major administrative reforms and strong economic gains, positioning the capital to play a pioneering role in implementing the congress’s new strategic directions nationwide

19 Jan, 01:49 PM

Work starts on US$612 million elderly healthcare complex in Hanoi

The complex project is designed as a multi-functional center with high-quality medical services, education and clinical training, scientific research and comprehensive elderly care.

18 Jan, 09:51 PM