The Government of Vietnam serves as the executive body of the National Assembly. The Government carries out many functions and duties to ensure effective governance and national development. This article will give you essential information about the Vietnamese Government including its type, structure, role, etc.
1. What type of Government does Vietnam have?
Vietnam is a socialist republic governed by a single-party system under the leadership of the Communist Party. It is organized on the principles of democratic centralism and is subject to Vietnamese law and constitution. The people supervise the actions of the party and the party depends on their contribution to strengthen it. So, the type of the Government of Vietnam is a socialist state.
2. Role and structure of the Government of Vietnam
The Vietnamese Government functions as the executive body of the National Assembly, exercises its executive powers, and serves as the supreme administrative authority of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
The Government structure of Vietnam is determined by the National Assembly. The Vietnamese Government consists of four main members, which are the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Ministers, the Ministers, and heads of ministerial-level organizations.
As the head of the Government of Vietnam, the Prime Minister will take responsibility before the National Assembly and report on the activities and assigned duties of the Government to the National Assembly, the National Assembly Standing Committee, and the country's President.
The Deputy Prime Ministers will assist the Prime Minister in doing his required duties and are accountable before the Prime Minister. In case the Prime Minister is absent, one of the Deputies who is designated by him assumes to direct the Government's operations.
The Ministers and heads of ministerial-level organizations are personally responsible to the Prime Minister, the Government, and the National Assembly for their specific sectors. They also share collective accountability for the Government's activities with other Government members.
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3. Duties and authorities of the Government of Vietnam
- Organize the implementation of the National Assembly's constitutions, resolutions, and laws, the National Assembly Standing Committee's resolutions and ordinances, and the President's decrees and decisions
- Formulate and propose policies, draft laws, state budgets, draft ordinances, and other projects.
- Exercise comprehensive management over the economy, culture, society, healthcare, education, etc.
- Implement necessary measures for national protection and the citizens’ safety
- Propose creating, removing, or reorganizing ministries
- Propose establishing or adjusting boundaries of provinces and centrally-run cities
- Manage the national bureaucracy, including cadres, civil servants, and public services
- Conduct inspections, handle complaints, fight corruption, direct ministries, and provide guidelines to the People's Committees
- Protect the rights and interests of the State, society, and citizens; maintain social order and security
- Negotiate and finalize international treaties on behalf of the State, as authorized by the President
- Protect the interests of the State and Vietnamese entities and citizens abroad
- Collaborate with the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and socio-political organizations in carrying out its duties and authorities
4. Things to know about the 15th Government of Vietnam (2021 - 2026)
4.1. Who is the current head of the Government of Vietnam?
The 15th Government of Vietnam consists of a Prime Minister, 4 Deputy Prime Ministers, 18 ministers, 4 heads of ministerial-level organizations, the Government Inspector General, and the Minister-Chairman of the Government Office.
The Prime Minister of the current Government of Vietnam is Mr. Pham Minh Chinh. The Deputy Prime Ministers include Mr. Le Minh Khai, Mr. Le Van Thanh, Mr. Tran Hong Ha, and Mr. Tran Luu Quang.
4.2. Other cabinet members of the current Government of Vietnam
Minister of National Defense | Mr. Phan Van Giang |
Minister of Public Security | Mr. To Lam |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | Mr. Bui Thanh Son |
Minister of Justice | Mr. Le Thanh Long |
Minister of Finance | Mr. Ho Duc Phoc |
Minister of Industry and Trade | Mr. Nguyen Hong Dien |
Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs | Mr. Dao Ngoc Dung |
Minister of Transportation | Mr. Nguyen Van Thang |
Minister of Construction | Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nghi |
Minister of Information and Communications | Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung |
Minister of Education and Training | Mr. Nguyen Kim Son |
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development | Mr. Le Minh Hoan |
Minister of Planning and Investment | Mr. Nguyen Chi Dung |
Minister of Home Affairs | Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Tra |
Minister of Health | Ms. Dao Hong Lan |
Minister of Science and Technology | Mr. Huynh Thanh Dat |
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism | Mr. Nguyen Van Hung |
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment | Mr. Tran Hong Ha |
Minister-Chairman of the Government Office | Mr. Tran Van Son |
Government Inspector General | Mr. Doan Hong Phong |
Acting Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam | Mr. Do Que Luong |
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam | Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong |
Minister-Chairman of the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs | Mr. Hau A Lenh |
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5. Where is the Government Office in Vietnam? How does it function?
The Government Office in Vietnam is located at No. 1, Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. It plays a crucial role in supporting the Government and the Prime Minister. Its key responsibilities include:
- Organize collaborative endeavors within the Government
- Assist the Prime Minister in leadership and operational functions across various administrative levels
- Ensure information transparency for governmental administration, disseminating public information following legal provisions
- Ensure the necessary infrastructure and technical prerequisites for the Government and Prime Minister's activities
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In conclusion, the Government of Vietnam holds a vital role in the development of the country. With its structure, functions, and authorities, the government ensures the implementation of laws, formulates policies, manages the economy, protects rights, and maintains social order.
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