Nông Đức Mạnh

Vietnamese politician and former Prime Minister

Nông Đức Mạnh - Vietnamese politician and former Prime Minister
Born

September 11th, 1940
85 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Vietnam

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Served as the Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2006 to 2016. Conducted various economic reforms and policies aimed at promoting Vietnam's development and integration into the global economy. Held significant leadership roles within the Communist Party of Vietnam, contributing to national policy-making and party direction. Was involved in the implementation of the Doi Moi reforms that transitioned Vietnam towards a socialist-oriented market economy.

Served as Prime Minister from 2006 to 2016

Led various economic reforms in Vietnam

Influenced national policy within the Communist Party

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