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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