Nguyễn Hồng Diên (born March 16, 1965) is a Vietnamese politician who has been serving as the Minister of Industry and Trade since April 8, 2021. He is a member of the 13th Politburo, in which he holds the position of head of the Central Committee's Economic Commission.[1] He is also a member of the National Assembly, representing Thái Bình Province and Hải Phòng.
Nguyễn Hồng Diên | |
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 Nguyễn Hồng Diên in 2023 | |
 Minister of Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
| Assumed office April 8, 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Phạm Minh Chính |
| Deputy | Trần Quốc Khánh (until 5/2023) Đỗ Thắng Hải (until 12/2023) Đặng Hoàng An (until 19/7/2023) Cao Quốc Hưng (until 8/2021) Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân (since 10/9/2021 - present) Phan Thị Thắng (since 20/12/2022 - present) |
| Preceded by | Trần Tuấn Anh |
 Deputy Head of the Central Committee's Propaganda Department | |
| In office May 7, 2020 – April 12, 2021 5 years, 194 days | |
| Succeeded by | Phùng Xuân Nhạ |
| Constituency |  Vietnam |
 Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Thái Bình Province (2nd term) | |
| In office July 30, 2018 – August 10, 2020 5 years, 192 days | |
| Preceded by | Đặng Trọng Thăng |
| Succeeded by | Nguyễn Tiến Thành |
Secretary of the Party Committee of Thái Bình Province | |
| In office April 27, 2018 – May 7, 2020 5 years, 192 days | |
| Preceded by | Phạm Văn Sinh (politician) |
| Succeeded by | Ngô Đông Hải |
| Member of the National Assembly XIV, XV | |
| In office May 23, 2016 – 5 years, 190 days | |
| Constituency | Vietnam |
Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of Thái Bình Province | |
| In office April 23, 2015 – April 27, 2018 5 years, 189 days | |
| Preceded by | Lê Hồng Thịnh |
| Succeeded by | Ngô Đông Hải |
Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Thái Bình Province (1st term) | |
| In office June 23, 2011 – April 27, 2015 5 years, 185 days | |
| Preceded by | Nguyễn Xuân Trung |
| Succeeded by | Trần Hồng Quân |
 Captain in the Vietnam People's Navy | |
| In office September 4, 1985 – September 4, 2005 5 years, 159 days | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1965 Hồng Minh, Hưng Hà, Thái Bình Province, North Vietnam |
| Political party | Communist Party of Vietnam |
Prior to his current role, Diên served as the Deputy Head of the Central Committee's Propaganda Department from May 2020 to April 2021. He has held various positions within the government and the Communist Party of Vietnam, including Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Thái Bình Province and Secretary of the Party Committee of Thái Bình Province.
Early life and education
editNguyễn Hồng Diên was born on March 16, 1965, in Hồng Minh, Hưng Hà District, Thái Bình Province, Vietnam. He joined the Vietnam People's Navy in 1985 and served as a captain until 2005. He holds a bachelor's degree in political theory and a master's degree in public administration.
Political career
editNguyễn Hồng Diên began his political career in the Communist Party of Vietnam in the early 2000s. He held various positions within the party structure in Thái Bình Province before rising to higher offices at the provincial level.[2] From 2011 to 2015, he served as the Chairman of the Provincial People's Council of Thái Bình Province.[3]
In April 2015, Diên was appointed the Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of Thái Bình Province, serving in this position until April 2018.[4] During this time, he also became a member of the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.[5]
From April 2018 to May 2020, Nguyễn Hồng Diên served as the Secretary of the Party Committee of Thái Bình Province. In this capacity, he was responsible for leading the party organization in the province and implementing the party's policies and directives.[6][7]
In May 2020, Diên was appointed the Deputy Head of the Central Committee's Propaganda Department. He held this position until April 2021 when he was appointed the Minister of Industry and Trade.
Minister of Industry and Trade
editAs the Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyễn Hồng Diên has been involved in shaping Vietnam's trade policies and promoting economic development. He has emphasized the importance of increasing exports, diversifying markets, and reducing reliance on imports. Under his leadership, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has worked to enhance Vietnam's competitiveness in the global market and attract foreign investment.
Diên has also focused on addressing challenges related to trade barriers, market access, and the development of key industries such as manufacturing, energy, and agriculture. He has advocated for reforms to improve the business environment and facilitate trade, including efforts to streamline regulations, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance transparency.
Personal life
editNguyễn Hồng Diên is married and has children. He is known for his disciplined work ethic and commitment to the principles of the Communist Party of Vietnam. In addition to his political activities, he is involved in various social and community organizations.
References
edit- ^ "Ủy viên Trung ương Đảng, Bộ trưởng Bộ Công Thương Nguyễn Hồng Diên" [Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên] (in Vietnamese). National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Archived from the original on 17 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên" [Ủy viên Trung ương Đảng, Bộ trưởng Bộ Công Thương Nguyễn Hồng Diên] (in Vietnamese). National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Archived from the original on 17 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ Thanh An (2011-11-14). "The 15th Provincial People's Council holds an extraordinary session". Thai Binh Province Electronic Information Portal. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ^ Duy Huy (2015-06-03). "Extraordinary session of the 15th provincial People's Council of Thai Binh province". Thai Binh TV. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ^ "Ủy viên Trung ương Đảng, Bộ trưởng Bộ Công Thương Nguyễn Hồng Diên" [Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên] (in Vietnamese). National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Archived from the original on 17 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Thai Binh has a new Provincial Party Secretary".
- ^ Mr. Đặng Trọng Thăng appointed as Chairman of Thai Binh province