NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Prime Minister of Vietnam

The Prime Minister of Vietnam is the head of the executive branch of the Vietnamese government. The Prime Minister presides over the Vietnamese cabinet, and is responsible for appointing and supervising ministers. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President from among the members of the National Assembly.

Until 24 September 1992, the holder of this office was known simply as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. Since that point, however, the title "Prime Minister" has been used.

The table below shows all Prime Ministers of Vietnam (including those who served before the current title was adopted) since the establishment of a unified government after the Vietnam War.

	Name	Took Office	Left Office	Party
1	Pham Van Dong	2 July 1976	18 June 1987	Communist Party
2	Pham Hung	18 June 1987	10 March 1988	Communist Party
	Vo Van Kiet (acting)	10 March 1988	22 June 1988	Communist Party
3	Do Muoi	22 June 1988	8 August 1991	Communist Party
4	Vo Van Kiet	8 August 1991	25 September 1997	Communist Party
5	Phan Van Khai	25 September 1997	(present)	Communist Party

Categories: Lists of office-holders

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Prime Minister of Vietnam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (144 words)
	The Prime Minister of Vietnam is the head of the executive branch of the Vietnamese government.
	The Prime Minister presides over the Vietnamese cabinet, and is responsible for appointing and supervising ministers.
	The Prime Minister is appointed by the President from among the members of the National Assembly.

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	Under the new directions, the Prime Minister said they should be "guided to practice their religion at home," and also permitted to acquire a place in their village to meet when needed.
	Vietnam observers attribute the Prime Minister's order, as well as the recent prison release of several high profile religious freedom and human rights activists, to international advocacy.
	Vietnam is hoping to enter the World Trade Organization by the end of 2005, and needs the full support of these nations for entry.

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